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    Rooossone
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      @rooossone

      Morning one and all!

      I am just wondering if anybody has used or recommends any Android based CAD software for on the road designing….

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      Rooossone
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        @rooossone
        #645849
        Martin Johnson 1
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          @martinjohnson1

          Qcad is a 2d package that will run on linux. I think Autocad offered an editor that runs on Android for site meetings and so on. You could also try these:

          https://m.youtube.com/@rogerfroud300

          Martin

          #645852
          Ron Colvin
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            @roncolvin83430

            Onshape is available as a phone app.

            **LINK**

            #645853
            SillyOldDuffer
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              @sillyoldduffer

              Never tried it. Though they have decent poke these days, I'm not sure Android hardware is man enough to run a full-blown 3D-CAD package – expect sluggish. Some of the Android products are readers rather than editors, which is practical.

              To me though the biggest objection is the environment and tiny screen. I struggle to think CAD unless there's peace and quiet, couldn't do it on a crowded train. But the really big problem is screen size. CAD is much easier with a giant screen, ideally two big screens. Or even three. Also with table space for a hefty mouse, and – for serious CAD – a 3D-mouse as well. Plus a full-sized keypad, a notebook, references, and maybe bits of the real thing to measure.

              Although CAD works OK on a laptop, it's downright inferior to running the same software on a fast workstation with two 24" screens. I think an Android would drive me mad, even a 10" tablet.

              Please try it and report back. My objection to small screens is partly because my eyesight isn't as good as it used to be.

              sad

              Dave

              #645856
              Rooossone
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                @rooossone

                Hi Dave,

                I completely understand your points. I wasn't looking for the full experience on Android, nor would I expect it. I do have a fairly large tablet with a pen so in terms of usability, I'm not as restricted.

                Its mainly for having a poke about and a play while I am in transit or nowhere near my beloved desktop setup.

                #645863
                Gary Wooding
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                  @garywooding25363

                  F360 has (had?) an app for Android phones. I was able to demonstrate models I'd created on the grown-up version without problems, but I haven't used it for a year or so.

                  #645878
                  ega
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                    @ega

                    What about CAD for Chrome OS? Might that be more suitable with the heavy lifting being done on the server?

                    #645909
                    duncan webster 1
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                      @duncanwebster1
                      Posted by Rooossone on 19/05/2023 10:53:40:

                      Morning one and all!

                      I am just wondering if anybody has used or recommends any Android based CAD software for on the road designing….

                      I hope you don't literally mean 'on the road'

                      wink

                      #646011
                      Andy Stopford
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                        @andystopford50521

                        I've tried a few on my android tablet. I have to say none have worked very well.

                        The Autocad demo was the best, but I didn't care to spend money on something I would only use occasionally.

                        I use Onshape on a desktop, but the android version is very limited – you can view models but its near impossible to actually work on them, and some features aren't yet supported.

                        I also tried UVCAD and Inard CAD. Neither really worked and the workflow was confusing and cumbersome.

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