Program for Designing

[Sdannenberg3]

Sorry, dont know where this topic belongs but...

I think I am going to start working on my dirt bike engine'd go kart. The thing is, I think i want to make it all from scratch. (Ill enjoy it more and have more pride in it)

So what are my alternatives to using graph paper to design the frame? I wish I were still in high school cause I could go back to my drafting class and draw it up. But im talking about on the computer, a simple program that I would make plans for.

P.S. Nobody say Microsoft Paint.

 

[kibble]

There's a free one from google called SketchUp that someone posted on here before.

http://sketchup.google.com/

Paint sucks...:arf:

 

[Sdannenberg3]

Holy nutsack this is an awesome program! Thanks Kibble!

 

[Jerryburger]

THX to BOTH of you on this post! I can't wait to try it!
...that's right. This deserves the Dancing Banana. (Based on the Holy Nutsack comment)

 

[kibble]

Thanks, but I can't take all the credit for this. This was originally posted by "d311 5uxor" in this thread: http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1205&highlight=sketchup

 

[madcow77]

Thanks so much. I havent tried it yet but am about to. About 5 minutes ago I finished an unsuccesful 30 minute search for a program like this. So once more thanks,

 

[jr dragster T]

We use autocad. It's very expensive to buy though.

 

[newrider3]

You should spot me four grand so I can buy some Solidworks software.

 

[Ibnzmonkey]

3DS Max


/thread.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

You should spot me four grand so I can buy some Solidworks software.

I would download a car.

 

[jr dragster T]

Well the autocad is at my father's work. I was just pointing out that as a homeowner getting your hands on it will be $$$.

 

[go kart mozart]

yeah id go with either sketch up or Zw CAD
http://sketchup.google.com/

http://zwcad.org/

The two should be compatible for transfer.

I found its great for drawing a flat plan in cad and transfering it to sketchup so u can push pull the 2d plan

Drew a house this way in school.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Well the autocad is at my father's work. I was just pointing out that as a homeowner LEGALLY getting your hands on it will be $$$.

How many people do you honestly think PAY for photoshop?