OT_ Anybody know of a basic program - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67chevemall · 03-09-2005, 06:30 PM

for makeing quick blueprints or sketches of would be projects?
Like a carport shed deck trailor ect....
AutoCad has gotten to far out for me to pick up.time wise anyways.
AnyThoughts

Cheers

shifty · 03-09-2005, 06:48 PM

You mean, something like EasyCAD?

Can you list specifics of what you want? I have a close friend who works with CAD on ar egular basis, he might have some tips.

67chevemall · 03-09-2005, 10:12 PM

I'll have to check out easycad!
Anybody else?

Putter · 03-10-2005, 10:14 AM

I use Visio. Made my house plans, e-mailed to actual blue-print folks and had the real thing made with no hassle. You can do everything to scale, too.

**'70_402** · 03-10-2005, 10:37 AM

i just use autocad... but i went to school for it..

jd4300fel · 03-10-2005, 11:53 AM

I use turbocad they have a couple of trial versions www.imsisoft.com

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bouncytruck · 03-10-2005, 12:36 PM

AutoDesk makes a light version of AutoCad called AutoSketch. There are tons of "home planning" software applications out there. Many are cheap and you get what you pay for, but some are good values. Do a search on Amazon (or your software etailor of choice.)

**John Fabris** · 03-10-2005, 01:07 PM

Ok, from someone who works at Autodesk, the makers of AutoCAD, I have to jump in.

There is AutoCAD, but at over $3500, out of reach for most.
Then there is AutoCAD LT (This is the lite version of AutoCAD) at around $500
Then there is AutoSketch. This is nothing like AutoCAD or LT, but is very comparable to LT, and is around $120.

If you were to use an Autodesk product for creating your own drawings for printing, you can get by with AutoSketch. IF you are going to start working on your own creating drawings for money, then you should think about LT.

If you can still find it on the shelves, there is a product called QuickCad, it is almost identical to AutoSketch, but is around $99.

Note, that I do have all of these programs, new in boxes, and may be interested in trading some of these programs for 67 truck parts. PM me if you need more info...

70c10 · 03-10-2005, 01:24 PM

67chevemall- have you used older version 14?. PM me.

jared stewart · 03-10-2005, 02:35 PM

I run Autocad myself. But depending on what you're after I've also run 3D Home Architect by Broderbund. It's really easy to operate and gives a lot of options on what the finished product (house, porch, etc.) will look like. After you "build" your structure, you can have it switch to a framing view and it'll show you the internal framing layout. Not very good for blueprint style plans, but really good for visualization purposes. It also has 3D views and you can take virtual tours of the inside and outside of the structure.

70c10 · 03-10-2005, 03:26 PM

I also have the same program (3D Home Architecht) as jared stewart and used it to design my 2 story addition last year.

**Stocker** · 03-10-2005, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10

I also have the same program (3D Home Architecht) as jared stewart and used it to design my 2 story addition last year.

Is this designed to run on a PC? What's the cost (roughly)?

full foot notch · 03-11-2005, 10:00 AM

<- a graduate of MS Paint (and sketch design) , heh

67chevemall · 03-11-2005, 11:58 AM

3D Home Architecht! This sounds good! I downloaded easycad from downloads.com
and it is ok, but ya, you get what you pay for!
I'm looking now for autosketch but can't find a free one yet!

03-09-2005, 06:30 PM	#1
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	OT_ Anybody know of a basic program for makeing quick blueprints or sketches of would be projects? Like a carport shed deck trailor ect.... AutoCad has gotten to far out for me to pick up.time wise anyways. AnyThoughts Cheers __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-09-2005, 06:48 PM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	You mean, something like EasyCAD? Can you list specifics of what you want? I have a close friend who works with CAD on ar egular basis, he might have some tips. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-09-2005, 10:12 PM	#3
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	I'll have to check out easycad! Anybody else? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-10-2005, 10:14 AM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I use Visio. Made my house plans, e-mailed to actual blue-print folks and had the real thing made with no hassle. You can do everything to scale, too. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-10-2005, 10:37 AM	#5
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	i just use autocad... but i went to school for it.. __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

03-10-2005, 11:53 AM	#6
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	I use turbocad they have a couple of trial versions www.imsisoft.com M __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

03-10-2005, 12:36 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	AutoDesk makes a light version of AutoCad called AutoSketch. There are tons of "home planning" software applications out there. Many are cheap and you get what you pay for, but some are good values. Do a search on Amazon (or your software etailor of choice.) __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-10-2005, 01:07 PM	#8
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Ok, from someone who works at Autodesk, the makers of AutoCAD, I have to jump in. There is AutoCAD, but at over $3500, out of reach for most. Then there is AutoCAD LT (This is the lite version of AutoCAD) at around $500 Then there is AutoSketch. This is nothing like AutoCAD or LT, but is very comparable to LT, and is around $120. If you were to use an Autodesk product for creating your own drawings for printing, you can get by with AutoSketch. IF you are going to start working on your own creating drawings for money, then you should think about LT. If you can still find it on the shelves, there is a product called QuickCad, it is almost identical to AutoSketch, but is around $99. Note, that I do have all of these programs, new in boxes, and may be interested in trading some of these programs for 67 truck parts. PM me if you need more info... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 03-10-2005 at 03:27 PM.

03-10-2005, 01:24 PM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	67chevemall- have you used older version 14?. PM me. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-10-2005, 02:35 PM	#10
jared stewart Silverado Stew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ewing, MO Posts: 184	I run Autocad myself. But depending on what you're after I've also run 3D Home Architect by Broderbund. It's really easy to operate and gives a lot of options on what the finished product (house, porch, etc.) will look like. After you "build" your structure, you can have it switch to a framing view and it'll show you the internal framing layout. Not very good for blueprint style plans, but really good for visualization purposes. It also has 3D views and you can take virtual tours of the inside and outside of the structure. __________________ - 1997 3/4 Ton Ext. Cab LB 4x4 6.5L Diesel - 1979 3/4 Ton Longbed 4x4 "Farm Truck" - 1984 1/2 Ton w/ '99 Vortec 350/700R4 2x4 FOR SALE

03-10-2005, 03:26 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I also have the same program (3D Home Architecht) as jared stewart and used it to design my 2 story addition last year. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-11-2005, 10:00 AM	#13
full foot notch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central florida Posts: 3,223	<- a graduate of MS Paint (and sketch design) , heh

03-11-2005, 11:58 AM	#14
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	3D Home Architecht! This sounds good! I downloaded easycad from downloads.com and it is ok, but ya, you get what you pay for! I'm looking now for autosketch but can't find a free one yet!



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