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Main => Software Forum => Topic started by: jub3i on August 02, 2004, 01:57:49 pm

Title: Control Panel Design Software
Post by: jub3i on August 02, 2004, 01:57:49 pm

I have an idea of how I want to layout my CP.  I just want to make sure I get all the measurements right.  Is there a program I can use to design the layout in actual measurements, print it out and use that as a guide?  I think I've heard of people doing this before, but I don't know what they used.

Title: Re:Control Panel Design Software
Post by: SirPoonga on August 02, 2004, 02:10:38 pm

There are several, it's been asked several times.  Check out the CAD threads on the main forum and software forum.  Also people have used programs like viseo.

I just used a pencil, ruler, large piece of cardboard, and paper cutouts to scale of my parts.  Yeah, it's the arts and crafts method of figuring it out, but then you also can sorta tell if it is going to be comfortable.  What looks good on the screen may not feel good once implemented.