A Blog About Computer Aided Design
Best RAM for CAD Workstations in 2018
RAM or Random Access Memory is the primary memory unit in a computer workstation, whether desktop, laptop or mobile device. It’s faster than your 2TB hard drive because it has no moving parts and can works faster than any other memory since it’s just electronic circuitry navigating electrical signals. That is why your processor works […]
Best CAD SSD Reviews for 2018
Secondary memory, as we computer scientists call it, is one of the most neglected aspects of computing. Up until a few years ago, if you had enough space, that’s all that mattered. Even the transition from ATA to SATA wasn’t as phenomenal a shift, as was brought along with the introduction of the SSD. Before […]
How to Design For 3D Desktop Printers: An In-Depth Tutorial
So, you cannot find an STL of a model you want to print or you have a custom object in mind but don’t know if it can be printed. Well, fear not! This article is meant to show you how to design any object so that it can be printed with your desktop 3D printer! […]
Best CAD Keyboard Reviews for 2018
With CAD becoming increasingly popular it is hardly surprising to find computers and accessories tailored for CAD professionals. There is one accessory however that has not taken its turn towards CAD which is the CAD keyboard. Let me get this out of the way first. There is no such thing as a CAD keyboard Having a penchant for […]
Solidworks Composer Review
Once again, SolidWorks has outdone its self (atleast in my opinion), with the introduction of their technical communication package, the SolidWorks Composer. From SolidWorks’ die hard enthusiasts to newbie and non-technical users, the market is spread wide, and SolidWorks has aimed for that entire lot with this package. Intuitive and concise, with a focus on […]
AutoCAD vs Blender: Head to Head Comparison
While both AutoCAD and Blender subsume under CAD yet there is remarkable difference between the two as Blender is a 3D computer graphics software serving fields related to animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games whilst Autocad is well known for serving architectural engineers, project managers and graphic designers to name […]
Solidworks vs Inventor: Head to Head Comparison
Another time, another place but same question. Which is better, Inventor or SolidWorks. It literally feels like ages having tried to get this across but the untimely nature of a question that makes you ponder about where you went wrong, gets the message across quite clearly. A two line answer is that SolidWorks is a […]
Revit vs Revit LT: The Showdown
Revit has the structure-based, architecture specific advantages over AutoCAD that a construction professional, architect or builder may be interested in. From Building Information Management (BIM) integration to pre-demolition planning features and functionality, Revit is for the architect/builder what AutoCAD is for the professional or hardcore-hobbyist engineering designer. Following suite, it makes sense that Autodesk’s Revit […]
Revit vs AutoCAD: Pros and Cons
AutoCAD is an all-in-all suite. It caters to a big user base, an even bigger market and even complex set of domains. Its limitations are its learning curve and complex interface, along with the cumbersome feature set. One scope that was not so clearly defined or highlighted before was the fact that AutoCAD is meant […]
20% off on Autodesk Sketchbook Pro 7
We are offering our readers a 20% discount on the new Autodesk Sketchbook Pro 7. Sketchbook Pro is a drawing app and painting software for artists. It is one of the widest used softwares for artists. Go here to get the 20% off discount
Best Laptops for Engineering Students
Engineering students need tools to supplement their theoretical studies and that often requires the use of CAD softwares which brings me to write an article highlighting the best laptops for engineering students. Choosing the right laptop can be a confounding process sometimes but by the time you go through this article, you will have enough […]
Review Guide for the Best 3D Mouse for CAD
For people involved in CAD projects, having a simple mouse would suffice but that is because the idea and reasoning behind purchasing a 3D mouse is quite obscure to most people. Here in this article I will discuss why you should buy the best 3D mouse for CAD, what to look for when buying a 3D […]
Best CAD Workstation Reviews of 2018
CAD is no longer a software category. It’s no longer committed to mini computers the size of a car. CAD is now an entire discipline. It encompasses masses of hobbyists, engineers, construction professionals, architects and builders of all sorts. This discipline in turn requires a separate category of computers known as Workstations. Welcome to this article discussing […]
Best Laptop for Solidworks in 2018
Here we will discuss the ingredients needed for a laptop for Solidworks. We will focus on the best laptop for SolidWorks, because of the much needed mobility for everyone from freelancers to professional CAD designer, illustrators etc. (if you’re working with AutoCad you can check these options for best laptop for AutoCad). SolidWorks due to […]
CorelCAD vs AutoCAD: Pros and Cons
CorelDraw software is an industry wide recognized brand and name. Their most accomplished software package was under the same name released as a general drawing and illustration software for designers and digital artists alike. This package was by no means meant for engineering designs or architectural blueprint development even though the general scope of the […]
How to use Hole Wizard in SolidWorks
In this demonstration, you will learn how to create customized holes in a solid object. SolidWorks software comes with a great tool which can be used to introduce different types of holes, such as counterbores, countersinks, drilled holes, straight taps, tapered taps and legacy holes. Hole Wizard provides a set of controls and options, for […]
AutoCAD vs Draftsight: Head to Head Comparison
AutoCAD is an all in all suite. It caters to a big user base, an even bigger market and even complex set of domains. Its limitations are its learning curve and complex interface, along with the cumbersome feature set based on its own design. Furthermore, its most prominent domain is the 2D design/draft and documentation […]
Best CAD Software for Mac Reviews
Welcome to an exclusive entry on CAD software. Here we talk about the best CAD software for MAC users. Another special aspect about this entry is the fact that the software listed here is not in descending order, but tags the software based on their capability categorizing them according to their level of operation as […]
Best Rendering Software for Sketchup
The last tutorial focused on rendering in V-ray and was specifically an introductory reference manual for beginners to rendering with SketchUp. As can be seen from the list below, V-Ray is a popular choice for people and the SketchUp team. But the list is also witness to the fact, that there are other plugins that […]
AutoCAD vs Inventor: Pros and Cons
Autodesk Inc. has a 20 plus year track record of sustainable, reliable, and innovative designing software reigning over the 2D and 3D design and production and pre-manufacturing phase automation domains. Hence, it is no surprise that they have separate softwares for separate purposes. The differences are a considerable factor in the various Autodesk software’s. In this head-to-head […]
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