I don't need 3D but I need splines, parametric dimensions, spline a = spline b, dim1= dim2*dim3/dim4, spline tangent to a at this point and b at this point, etc. I have too many dimensions that need parametric dimensioning to name all of them and have a spreadsheet (freeCAD uses spreadsheet). Trying Fusion, but I'd prefer cheaper and available to use for business because I would like to make drawings for business use (soliworks has a cheap version but cannot be used for business use).
Open to 🏴☠️ but soliworks requires key AFAIK
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DScratch@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 27d
Have you used OnShape?
It’s free, sort of.
WeeSheep@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 25d
Having all my work published doesn't make for a great business if everything is free and publicly available
prenatal_confusion@feddit.org · 2 pts · 27d
Librecad was recommended to me for 2d. Maybe something to look at
jmill@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 26d
LibreCAD is ok for light 2D work, but last time I used it it couldn't do parametric drafting.
WeeSheep@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 25d
That didn't have parametric stuff I'm looking at, like fully dimensioning splines and other features based on other features
jmill@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 26d
If it's a side gig thing you can get a SolidWorks Maker license. $48/year for full SolidWorks, you just can't make more than $2k per year using it. Looks like it's 50% off right now too.
Edit: just realized that is probably what you were talking about when you mentioned the cheap SolidWorks Version. It's very Monday today, sorry.
WeeSheep@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 25d
I'm so sorry. It's Tuesday