I need help converting dwg files into stl files to print architectural models. I was able to convert them; however, the prints were flat and messed up. Does anyone have suggestions? Don't say Autocad. I used my free trial and it didn't work (for me) and I can't purchase the software.

Thanks for any help and guidance.

Anne

I’m about to build a new computer for running esprit. I’ll be doing a lot of complicated 5 axis simultaneous. I’m trying to find out if a workstation graphics card will actually be of use. Other softwares I’ve used in the past don’t utilize a graphics card except for simulation and that wasn’t a heavy workload.

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I'm trying to get these propellors to spin in opposite directions. They are patterned so they are spinning together. Anyone know how I can fix this? this is siemens NX btw

Boa noite gente, sou estudante de odontologia, estava precisando baixar o CAD Cam para uso na universidade, mas infelizmente não estou com muitas condições para pagar o valor do programa, alguém que me oriente a instalar.

So I have been trying to excel with the Siemens Xcelerator Academy, learning the NX software. I do have a license for NX 12 (thanks to my university) but, the xcelerator academy only has modules and resources for all the newer versions of NX i.e., 2312, 2406, 2412, etc. When I try to use those resources on NX 12, an error shows up which says the files cannot be copied as they’re from a newer version and it will mostly have parts missing as I open it in NX 12.

Is there any solution for this or do I switch to YouTube? Some resources on YouTube would be helpful too. Thanks

Hi

originally posted this in r/cad but it was auto-removed immediately so idk whats up with that.

as a hobby i 3d print things, sometimes parts for new projects and sometimes replacement parts. ive put a few models up on github and thingiverse. i started with making 3d models in win10's 3d builder, but then i moved to tinkercad within the past couple years, but im looking for something better.

in short im looking for a popular and powerful software thats used in industry that i can start with and learn and get good at.

professionally i was a cnc and manual machinist but i switched to welding, i feel like having cad/cam knowledge would be usefull in these fields and be good on a resume, plus something i can use if i start my own shop or makerspace.

my community college has an 8 week class on autocad but its $700 so out of my price range for now. autocad seems to be the most popular and widely known software so it was my choice for what to learn untill i saw the price tag.....ive heard that solidworks is also pretty popular too.

i notice a lot of machine shops run gibscam, so thats a possibility. ive seen other shops running mastercam, but afaik mastercam is a bit pricey so it seems to be used less.

blender and fusion 360 seems to be getting more popular on the hobby side of things.....but i dont think blender is a true cad/cam software anyway.

“The skill level of today’s drafters is not up to the mark and they have to be trained a lot”
That’s the most common pain point I have heard. What are some of the biggest problems you are facing in getting quality drafting work from in-house or outsourced drafting teams?
I am looking for specific pain points, however bad they may be I am interested to hear them out.

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