A 3-D drawing software for computer case design

[Mr_Bubbles25]

Hi

i really like to come up with ideas to new computer cases, and i want to begin making them in 3d drawing programs.

But i do not know any good free 3d software.

what softwares do you know that are free and easy to learn ?   

[Guest]

Google Sketchup, Blender, 3DS MAX (Student edition is free)

[thekeemo]

Google Sketchup, Blender, 3DS MAX (Student edition is free)

this guy knows what he is talking about

[Germshroom]

Google Sketchup, Blender, 3DS MAX (Student edition is freeI use)

I would have said the same thing.

[LukaP]

Google Sketchup, Blender, 3DS MAX (Student edition is free)

 

 

this guy knows what he is talking about

not really. if you plan on having it cut and assembled (not just messing around) its better to learn solidworks/inventor. 3ds max and blender are far too complicated for too little gain if you are only messing about. for that there is sketch up

 

source, years of experience with 3Ds and Solidworks, lots of CAD work done

[Guest]

not really. if you plan on having it cut and assembled (not just messing around) its better to learn solidworks/inventor. 3ds max and blender are far too complicated for too little gain if you are only messing about. for that there is sketch up

 

source, years of experience with 3Ds and Solidworks, lots of CAD work done

I jumped in to 3DS Max three years ago, with no prior experience in 3D modelling. There are so many tutorials it's really easy to learn if you want to put in the effort. Like you say, if time is of the essence then Sketchup is a much better option.

 

As for cutting the case out? I doubt the OP plans on that just yet?!

[LukaP]

I jumped in to 3DS Max three years ago, with no prior experience in 3D modelling. There are so many tutorials it's really easy to learn if you want to put in the effort. Like you say, if time is of the essence then Sketchup is a much better option.

 

As for cutting the case out? I doubt the OP plans on that just yet?!

He implied it though, hence better to recommend CAD programs for that. and yes there is a bunch of tutorials for max, but it still takes time to master it ive been using it for 7 years now(4 professionally) and i still learn new things every now and then

[thekeemo]

not really. if you plan on having it cut and assembled (not just messing around) its better to learn solidworks/inventor. 3ds max and blender are far too complicated for too little gain if you are only messing about. for that there is sketch up

 

source, years of experience with 3Ds and Solidworks, lots of CAD work done

he said free solidworks is not free. And I'm guessing inventor isnt

[LukaP]

he said free solidworks is not free. And I'm guessing inventor isnt

inventor is for students. solidworks as well. or one can pirate