[TheForge] Auto-Cad

Tue Apr 30 09:38:01 2002

I don't disagree.  This is why I think a CAD package is valuble for =
machining, but not so much for other metalworking. =20

However, these packages have some remarkable features.  You CAN create =
simple or exponential scrolls semi-automatically in them.  Whether this is =
worthwhile to you may depend upon your innate artistic talent.  However, I =
don't want folks to think that these programs can't DO these things.

Bruce
NJ

>>> Phil Rosche <[email protected]> 04/30/02 09:22AM >>>
IMHO, for ornamental ironwork, the typical 3D CAD system doesn't really =
fit the bill.  Any scroll work has to be drawn in the system, and it's =
quicker to do it by hand.  If you look in "The Fabricator" there are CAD =
systems that are more oriented to ornamental ironwork with parametrically =
created libraries of scrolls and other details.

The downside is that these are on the pricey side.

Phil
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