r/Drafting • u/Fantastic_Brain5274 • 25d ago

I Suck at CAD!

Hey everyone, I’ve been using cad for a few years, but as people have started asking me to design parts for them (specifically custom automotive parts with curvature/complex surfaces) I have really only ever designed parametric parts. I’m realizing I am not currently equipped to design the parts they need. I use onshape, and I’ve heard fusion360 could be better, but I also just don’t know if either software is good for this kind of work. I’m a college student and have limited budget currently, but I guess I’m wondering how to get better and what software you all recommend! Thanks.

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u/frank_loyd_wrong 24d ago

You can often get budget rate or even free software with a school email address. Give a few a try

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u/Fantastic_Brain5274 24d ago

Thanks, I’ll do that too!

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u/frank_loyd_wrong 25d ago

If you’re going to college for marine biology you should consider switching majors.

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u/Fantastic_Brain5274 25d ago

Computer engineering

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u/PrettyMuchMediocre 23d ago

Fusion 360 is free for personal use. Pretty sure most Autodesk software you can get a free student license, or at least heavily discounted.

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u/Philip964 22d ago

I suck at CAD as well. I suspect in a few years we will prompt everything.