Is there a free CAD program download?

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by zachjo

AutoDesk has a web group that you can join if you have an .edu email account and they allow you to DL full versions of their software for free, the only catch is that when you print there is an AutoDesk water mark around the perimeter. Most of this software is good for one year or until they get the next version released. 3ds Max is only a 30 trial however. They also have tutorials and more.



http://students2.autodesk.com/?nd=login&logout=1

You may also ask a teacher to register and they can send invites to non .edu emails.

Also, I realize this is asking about CAD programs that are presumably for modeling robots but for visualizing spaces (like the playing field) let us not forget the free Google Sketchup (http://sketchup.google.com/) It is pretty easy to pick up. It is also cross platform (Windows/Mac, sorry no Linux) I have used to help us visualize the field.

Also, drawing it by hand is free as well. I think being able to do that is a good skill anyway.