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Slippyblade:
I'd love to get a thread going discussing the various software that is used in arcade construction.  I've seen many programs over the years come and go, many links are dead.  I wanted to do only free software, but there are some very good paid progs out there so I am including those.  If there is something like this already, I'm stupid and didn't find it.

Wow, I AM stupid.  Just found the Wiki.

However, enough folks responded that I'm gonna update the thread anyway.

DESIGN
Sketchup - simple yet powerful CAD style program.

CABINET AUTOMATION
JoyChoose - JoyChoose is a plugin designed to work with Mala to automatically switch your joystick between 8, 4, and 2 way.
mRotate - Monitor rotation controller (can't find dl link)
ControlChoose - JoyChoose on steroids.  Allows automation of all controls. (Can't find dl link)


ARTWORK
GIMP - Photoshop style art program.  Tons of plugins.
Inkscape - Vector graphic program.  Great for side art and control panels.
RealWorld Paint - Paint program, I know nothing about this one, sorry.
Paint.net - My personal favorite.  Pixel level paint program.
Microsoft Expression Design 4 - Vector graphic package, supposedly easier to use than Inkscape.


Misc Utils
JoyToKey - Converts gamepad inputs to key strokes.  Shareware license.
Xpadder - Converts gamepad inputs to key strokes. Requires purchase
zanna5910:
I'll add the link in case anyone shows up here

http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Software
Slippyblade:
Problem is several of the links to various software packages are dead.  And some of the packages are just borked.  CPMaker is a good example.  The link on the wiki goes to Mameprojects.com which is no longer a real site.  It's been cash parked.  Googling for CPMaker does find a SourceForge entry, but there are zero files in the DL section.
DaOld Man:
MRotate, JoyChoose, ControlChoose.
(But these are specific to automated cabs.)
shponglefan:
Sketchup... ?
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