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Please help me draw this stupid thing
clockwork:
I want to draw up my cab plans in some sort of CAD or 2D modeling program. I've tried several that I've read about in these forums and elsewhere, and so far all I've done is learned two things:
1. I suck at CAD.
2. I really suck at CAD.
Can anyone give me some tips or point out a nice tutorial? I just want to 2D model it.
sfrascella:
If all you want is 2D plans try graph paper and a ruler. Not trying to be a smarta$$, just seems easier to me. Good luck!
fjl:
I've been using 3D Studio Max. It's great cause it lets you see any place you can run into problems. Architectural wise. Like I've seen that I need to make the back open more so I can fit the monitor. How big it will actually be. Exactly how the controller will fit and a lot of other stuff. What's cool is that I can easily change things.
check out what I have done so far... :applaud: :dizzy:
Flip_Willie:
I would agree with sfrascella. Using graph paper and a pencil seems like the easiest method.
But if you really want to create it digitally, Adobe Illustrator is a great for 2D drawings. (Much simpler than AutoCAD or 3Ds Max, in my opinion anyway).
If you want to try and learn CAD, just do a Google search for "AutoCAD tutorials". First site I found pertaining to AutoCad: http://www.ncsu.edu/project/graphicscourse/gc/acadtut/acadtut2000/acadtut-home.html
Hope this helps.
Just as it is,
Flip Willie
clockwork:
I've already drawn it up on graph paper. I'd like to make it digital, without having to do an ugly scan. Nice looking model, fjl. Thanks for the pointers, Flip. I'll try out Illustrator and check the tutorial.
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