Re: R: CAD files for the case of the Neo will be made available
On Jan 18, 2008 2:47 AM, Michele Manzato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Having used it for some time, my impression is that Blender is a 3d modeler > which is very much focussed on rendering, while other aspects of 3d design > are weak (e.g. keeping control over measurement - no quotation lines). > > The user interface is unconventional, it is based on a coordinated use of > keyboard + mouse takes some time to get used to - actually, I was never able > to master it properly. > > If one wants to do serious CAM then one is better off with something else. > Or perhaps export from blender e.g. to autocad. But it is perfectly ok to > test conceptual designs. That was my impression of blender too; I figured a real CAD package would be better, but there were no good options last time I looked. BRLCAD wasn't completely free - you had to send a physical letter to whatever gov't department that was, to state that you are a US citizen, and promise not to export the software, or something like that. It's good if one can just download and use it now. I will have to try it. I have some experience with Autocad but it was a long time ago (version 10 mostly), and it's so expensive to get a modern version. I'd like to try SolidWorks too, but that's even worse - it's not affordable at all unless you make your living with it. ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
R: CAD files for the case of the Neo will be made available
Having used it for some time, my impression is that Blender is a 3d modeler which is very much focussed on rendering, while other aspects of 3d design are weak (e.g. keeping control over measurement - no quotation lines). The user interface is unconventional, it is based on a coordinated use of keyboard + mouse takes some time to get used to - actually, I was never able to master it properly. If one wants to do serious CAM then one is better off with something else. Or perhaps export from blender e.g. to autocad. But it is perfectly ok to test conceptual designs. Just my twopence. M > -Messaggio originale- > Da: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Per conto di > Michael Shiloh > Inviato: lunedì 14 gennaio 2008 20.59 > A: List for OpenMoko community discussion > Oggetto: Re: CAD files for the case of the Neo will be made available > > > > Shawn Rutledge wrote: > > On Jan 14, 2008 11:14 AM, Jeremiah Flerchinger > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Yes, you did say they were going to try and make CAD files > available. > >> I'm happy to hear further confirmation back so soon. Hopefully it > >> won't take too much longer to get the files. DXF files > should also be fine. > >> I know of several free editors that can import these > natively or with > >> a plugin (although not all of them export dxf files). > > > > What is your favorite Linux CAD tool for actual 3D work? > > This would be excellent information to add to the wiki. > > I am not a CAD designer, but I work with many designers and > machinists. > Of course none of them are Linux users. > > I did a little research and found many commercial products > for Linux. I presume we are more interested in FOSS CAD tools. > > The one that stood out to me was Blender. It's designed for > much more, but 3D CAD is a solid part of its job. > > My girlfriend is a product designer. I gave her a Linux > computer with Blender installed in the hopes that she will > figure out how to use Blender and then teach me. Her initial > impression was that Blender is excellent for this kind of work. > > Michael > > ___ > OpenMoko community mailing list > community@lists.openmoko.org > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.6/1230 - Release > Date: 17/01/2008 16.59 > > ___ OpenMoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
