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Title: What software can I use to design and model my cabinet
Post by: Jack Burton on August 04, 2008, 11:58:35 am

What kind of software should I use to design my cab?

  At first I just want to do simple 2d schematics of each part and it's measurements, but after that I would like to try to model the cab in 3d.  What are some simple, free programs for doing these things? 

Title: Re: What software can I use to design and model my cabinet
Post by: Jimbo on August 04, 2008, 12:17:52 pm

www.sketchup.com

Title: Re: What software can I use to design and model my cabinet
Post by: Neverending Project on August 04, 2008, 12:18:35 pm

Quote from: Jimbo on August 04, 2008, 12:17:52 pm

www.sketchup.com

I second this!

Title: Re: What software can I use to design and model my cabinet
Post by: amiga500 on August 04, 2008, 08:30:43 pm

I was going to say 3D max, but sketchup wins in 'easyness'.
Here a render from my MK cabinet that I made in 3D max + Vray.

cheers! :cheers:

Title: Re: What software can I use to design and model my cabinet
Post by: CM on August 05, 2008, 02:20:13 pm

I vote for cardboard.

Title: Re: What software can I use to design and model my cabinet
Post by: protokatie on August 05, 2008, 10:35:51 pm

http://www.lego.com/eng/factory/design/howto.asp


Why not use Lego digital designer so you can build your cab out of legos  ;D