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hunky_artist:
Hi guys... starting my first (and probably only) cab within the next few months hopefuly.. i'm in the process of making a list of everything i'll need, and sorting out as many details as I can before I start.

I was initially thinking about making to-scale paper cut outs, of things like the monitor, and the sides of the cab... so i could figure out what needed to go where, and what angles, distances etc...

but i thought. hang on, i'm fairly computer literate... there must be a software way of doing that, one that will let me move an outline of the monitor around in the cab to let me see what fits where... and maybe even print it out when i'm done.

What software do any of you guys use? ...do you USE software even?

thanks :)

Darren
NoOne=NBA=:
I used Freehand and Photoshop for the initial design, but would still recommend cardboard mockups, if you are doing a custom cab design.

That will let you tweak what you see on the screen, in real-life, before you commit to wood.

I had some minor changes I made during this phase, that made everything fit me perfect.
bdsjake:
 I used pencil, paper, brain.    ;D


seriously though, when I was marking out the cab on my 4x8 plywood sheet, I put the monitor on it and moved it around till it was in the correct place.  not precise but good enough for one scratch built cab.
Minwah:
I used paper & pencil for a LONG time, trying designs etc.  This is good but you have no idea of scale - once you have some measurements, make a model (be it with paper/card on on a PC)...

My mate Mylo modelled my machine for me in Solid Works.  I wouldn't have a clue how to do it but the program looks great :)
PixelCloud:
well Autocad is always a good choice, but it has a slight learning curve.

Solid edge is a cad program which models stuff in 3d, GREAT program if you can get your hands on a copy
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