[RE-wrenches] Autocad

[Mac Lewis]

Hi William,

One thing I have found with AutoCad is that it helps to start with
something.  A big blank model space is an intimidating place with nothing
in it.  If you do end up getting it, shoot me an email and I'll share some
dwgs that may help by giving you some building blocks.  I will mention
however, that I just do 2D with AutoCad and use Sketchup (Free Version) for
3D, so it may not be a big help.

Good Luck


On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 9:56 PM, Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarage01 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Some state schools teach auto cad and of you are in the class learning the
> application you can get a student version for free
> Jerry
> On Mar 12, 2014 4:09 PM, "William Miller" <william at millersolar.com> wrote:
>
>> Friends:
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>> The 3D CAD software I have been using is obsolete.  I have decided to
>> upgrade to Autocad.  I am temporarily using an educational copy while I
>> learn, but  I need to purchase a copy.
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>> Before I go out and plunk down $4k, I need to do some research:
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>> Do I have to expect to pay that much?
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>> Where is a good place to purchase?
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>> Are there copies of one generation old programs available?
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>> I am a self teacher but I use printed texts.  What is your favorite
>> Autocad reference?
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>> Thanks everyone!
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>> William
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>> [image: Gradient Cap_mini]
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>> Lic 773985
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>> millersolar.com (hyperlink)
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>> 805-438-5600
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Mac Lewis

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