Hi All,

Not sure if this is the correct section to put it in but here goes....

I'm interested in getting some CAD software so that I can start designing a new chassis from good old Vietnam so that I can progress the project even when I can't get to the workshop. Does anybody have any suggestions as to decent software that a beginner can get started on and that doesn't cost the earth?

Any thoughts on this?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TurboCAD-18-Deluxe-DVD-ROM/dp/B0055CIVSQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315984942&sr=8-1

Cheers,
Tom

Try DeltaCad, 45 day free trial and much cheapness to buy
I have AutoCad, but use DeltaCad for all 2D work.

Cheers for that I'll look into it...

DraftSight is by Dassault, the Solidworks and Catia people, and is a free download. It's Autocad in all but name, and a few command aliases.

http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsight/download-draftsight/?xtor=SEC-6-GOO-[]-[]-S-[DraftSight]

Cheers,
Nev.

+1 draft sight

+2 for Draught Sight

Sounds like draft site deserves a look too then., cheers all. May need to get a newer computer now to handle the programs - don't think the netbook is suitable

+3 on DraftSight....also worth a look at 123D by autodesk...it's a freebie too

Alan