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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: mo1e on April 13, 2012, 11:36:03 am
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Hello all im wondering what programs you guys use to design a cab? some of the design pictures on here look awesome.
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I think most members mention what tool they use. From what I see, it's usually Sketchup for the 3D renders, AutoCAD software for the layouts and, sometimes, for the precise measurements. Visio is used sometimes for button placement. Artwork tools vary depending on what is trying to be done but PhotoShop is a popular choice for the raster. I can't recall the vector tool of choice.
It really boils down to what you're comfortable with and what you have availabe. I've seen some excellent cabs designed with nothing more than a pencil and paper.
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Illustrator for vector if you can afford(read: pirate) it.
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I use Illustrator. It's great, allows me to be very precise, and once you learn it, it's easy to use.
And I didn't pirate it.
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It's a little overkill, but SolidWorks is pretty awesome.
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Illustrator for vector if you can afford(read: pirate) it.
If I squint, I can read between the lines there... ;)
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I use Illustrator. It's great, allows me to be very precise, and once you learn it, it's easy to use.
And I didn't pirate it.
I'm guessing you didn't sit and pay full retail though.
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To be fair, I get educational discounts on Adobe products, but I do pay for them.
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Inkscape, GIMP, and sketchup.. all free!
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To be fair, I get educational discounts on Adobe products, but I do pay for them.
I thought that might be the case. My brother hooks me up with any spare purchased licenses he has for adobe products since he is an art teacher, so I i don't really pirate adobe stuff either, I don't pay for it though. :cheers:
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Inkscape, GIMP, and sketchup.. all free!
Yeah ive got gimp, Its a great program. also that sketchup looks sweet and rather easy to use. i mite download it sometime today.