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Not ships, but virtual modelling.

Post by kennylibben »

Hey guys, i'm looking for a good free program that runs on a mac for digital design, like architecture and landscape and stuff. I was using Google Sketchup but i'm not a big fan of that, just a few things that would really get my panties in a bunch (that is, if i were to wear panties).

Just wondering if any of you had suggestions, thanks!
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If you can finish it within 25 saves, then Rhino trial may be an option.
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You might be able to find a student version of CAD for cheap. Ask Tim he might know of something that will work for you.

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TommyL wrote:You might be able to find a student version of CAD for cheap. Ask Tim he might know of something that will work for you.

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be careful with student versions of some cad programs like autocad. they have a time limit for usage and then they stop.
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google sketchup :cool_1:
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I recently downloaded a free ship design/marine architect program called DELFTship that is available for Mac. There is a user manual available as a separate download and it is also part of the application. In addition to the software there are a number of sample hull designs that you can download, some of these are for pleasure craft and some are for much larger merchant vessel hulls. All of the sample hull designs can be modified and saved as a new file if you choose.
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