Solid Works CAD Replacement

[Nick ThorpeParticipant @nickthorpe64546]

[Nick ThorpeParticipant @nickthorpe64546]

Evening All.

A friend uses Solid Works CAD for private use but the version he has is old and is not compatible with his new PC.

Could anyone recommend a CAD package, preferably free to use that looks like Solid Works?

Many thanks,

Nick

[BazParticipant @baz89810]

This subject has been covered many, many times on here recently, try searching for cad in the search boxes, you should get all the answers you need there.

[Nick ThorpeParticipant @nickthorpe64546]

Thank you Baz, I did try that before posting without much success.

I have just had a quick Google and there is lots of information there about Solid Works alternatives so I won't need to bother the forums any more.

Nick

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

what about the software John refers to in his post " So what design software will you use in 2022? "

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[IanTParticipant @iant]

" Ian – Thank you for the lead on Solid Edge. I downloaded it this morning and have spent the day re-orientating myself from years with Solidworks.

If this deal (free) is real. Then this must be the dogs wallongas of free 3Dcad.. Takes a bit of effort finding things at first, but very inclusive as you begin to get the hang of it. – Shame they do not offer the Cam package also. "

I think this post from another ME Forum thread (by Rod Ashton) answers your Solidworks question Nick.

For more Solid Edge info have a look at my posts here:

Solid Edge – Community Edition

Regards,

IanT

[Nick ThorpeParticipant @nickthorpe64546]

Thank Ian and Harry for your help and suggestions which are much appreciated.

Nick

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