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Which softwares should be used to produce drawings for woodworking production?

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:27:57 GMT

Hi,

I am new to 3D software design. I am working on some simple DIY projects. Could anyone please give me some advice on which softwares should be used to produce drawings for woodworking production and installation? I need the all joinery is shown up on the drawings such as hinged joints, bolted joints and wood joints.

I've tried with the AutoCAD 3D. It works great. But I found it is hard to denote joinery on the drawing.

Any advice would be welcome.

Thanks.

Khanh

Re: Which softwares should be used to produce drawings for woodworking productio

Alfred.NESWADBA — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:57:54 GMT

Hi,

AutoCAD is one of the Autodesk products, you might look also to Inventor (>>>click<<<) as well as Fusion 360 (which is free under some special situations, e.g. for private use ... >>>click<<<)

- alfred -

Re: Which softwares should be used to produce drawings for woodworking productio

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 06:37:44 GMT

Hi Mr. Neswadba,

Thank you so much for your reply. I will take a look at these two softwares to find the one suit my needs.

Khanh

Re: Which softwares should be used to produce drawings for woodworking productio

djen — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:00:29 GMT

I see you have a solution of using Inventor r Fusion 360. If you are new these may be the better way to go.

Yet if you still want to try AutoCad 3d there are a few things which may be helpful

Check out the AutoDesk App store.

-This app will help apply the machining used in woodworking. The same person has several different apps for the wood industry.

DadoJoint App

-3d Stretch is a must have when working with 3d in AutoCad. As Autodesk does not supply a stretch command for 3d objects this addon works very well.

3d Stretch App

There are a few add on packages for woodworking, though most of these can be expensive and are best when the user is experienced.

Lastly, if you are using Inventor or Fusion360 check the app store, there are some good apps to help you.

Dan Jensen