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Darrell
(@darrell)
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Favorite free / low cost Mac CAD SW

I've only found a few free / low cost Mac CAD SW programs and don't really care for any of them.  Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Posted : 01/07/2019 3:39 pm
Peter L
(@peter-l)
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RE: Favorite free / low cost Mac CAD SW

Fusion360 is professional CAD and free for hobbyists. It's got a bit of a learning curve, but definitely worth learning.

Posted : 01/07/2019 3:42 pm
Darrell
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Favorite free / low cost Mac CAD SW

Don't you have to give the public access to all your models if you run a small business?  It's kind of an IP issue with me.  I want to own and possess my own creations.

Posted : 01/07/2019 3:45 pm
Peter L
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RE: Favorite free / low cost Mac CAD SW
Posted by: The Trek Nerd

Don't you have to give the public access to all your models if you run a small business?  It's kind of an IP issue with me.  I want to own and possess my own creations.

No, that's some other CAD package. The deal with Fusion360 is that you're supposed to buy the full-price license if you or your company generate over $100K in annual revenue. And if you're making that much money, you really should be paying for your tools.

Posted : 01/07/2019 3:53 pm
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 Will
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RE: Favorite free / low cost Mac CAD SW

I believe that your Fusion 360 files do reside on the Autodesk server, but are not accessed by anyone unless you specifically give someone access.  I agree with Peter-I22 that Fusion 360 is well worth learning, I use it nearly every day on my iMac.

Posted : 01/07/2019 6:58 pm
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