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   flairwoodworks | Apr 02, 2008 06:18am | #1

   I'm not sure if this is what you're thinking of, but Google's Sketch-Up seems to be the popular CAD program right now.  The basic version is free or I believe you can buy the advanced version.  I use a 3D modelling program called Rhinoceros 3D.

   Chris @ flairwoodworks

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   andyfew322 | Apr 02, 2008 06:19am | #2

   look in tools and shop issues, i belive they mentioned CAD, but I'm not sure about specifc ones

    

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   RVH | Apr 02, 2008 02:11pm | #3

   Look in the Project Plans/CAD Software on this page.

    

   RVH

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   bones | Apr 02, 2008 05:01pm | #4

   I've used several. First autocad is a great package, but you almost get a college degree learning to use it.  Too complicated.  I also used e-cabinents software which had good qualities, but limited obviously in that its built around the cabinet business.  I'm now using google sketcup (free) and thats the one for me.  Easy to learn once you have the basics.  Good educational videos on here and youtube, and good support here!  If you have a question they will answer. Finally you can't beat the price!!!!!!!

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   wdrite | Apr 02, 2008 10:55pm | #5

   The best article on free or free trial CAD is in Woodworker's Journal.

   Sorry I forgot the issue on my first post.  It's in February 2007.

   
   

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   Edited 4/3/2008 6:25 pm ET by wdrite

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   glennwarner | Apr 03, 2008 06:02pm | #6

   Turbocad. Trials for deluxe and professional versions.