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jimmy2x2x:
Here is what I want to do:

Design a CP with simple geometric shapes, lines, curves, circles etc

To be designed to an exact scale, suitable for exporting to a common file format that can be used for printing or the addition of graphics.

Visio looks like a reasonable option, is there any freeware that would be suitable?

EvilNuff:
I would say paint.net at www.getpaint.net or inkscape if you want a vector graphics application.

Edit: Oh and google sketchup is fantastic for anything in 3d btw.

ragnar:
Having just designed an entire cabinet.  And having cut my sides, I have to tell you that hte ol' pen and paper are wonderful.  Things are not to scale, but they don't really have to be.  The key things are CP height/angle and monitor height/angle.

DirtyDachshunds:
If you're looking to model in 3D.  Google sketchup is a great utility.  It can do everything you want.  And its free!

jimmy2x2x:
Sketchup is fantastic software, but not really suitable for what I want.

Im having a play around with visio right now, its a little clunky but does everything I need, I have draw a box for my overall CP dimensions, put a nice bezier curve on the botton edge, positioning accurate spheres for trackball/spinner/stick and button placements.

I am going to take this to the printshop tomorrow, get it printed to size

Drill out and test fit everything, if Im happy then I will work on the photoshop art using this template to label the controls etc..

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