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Shengteng February 20, 2006 14:40

What's the best program on building a 3D model
 
I have project that needs CFD modeling inside a complex 3D object. The object is so complex beyond the graphic capability of Gambit. I'm thinking of using some program like Autocad or Pro/E to create the drawings first, then import them to Gambit. I couldn't decide which program to use. I'm familiar with 2D drawings in AutoCad, and used Pro/E only a little. Can someone help me decide which one is the best to perform this task? Thanks in advance.

Jason February 20, 2006 15:13

Re: What's the best program on building a 3D model
 
For 3D modeling Pro/E is much stronger and more versatile than AutoCAD. Pick up a tutorial book on it. It's pretty easy to learn if you have some 3D modeling experience.

Good luck, Jason

Jackie February 20, 2006 20:01

Re: What's the best program on building a 3D model
 
Solid work is also okey.

Jason February 21, 2006 08:21

Re: What's the best program on building a 3D model
 
SolidWorks is by far the easiest modeling package I've ever worked with, and it's reasonably powerful. If you have the option, I would go with SolidWorks, but between Pro/E and AutoCAD, I recommend Pro/E.

Jason


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