What's the best program on building a 3D model

February 20, 2006, 14:40

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.

February 20, 2006, 15:13

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

February 20, 2006, 20:01

Solid work is also okey.

February 21, 2006, 08:21

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

February 20, 2006, 14:40	What's the best program on building a 3D model	#1
Shengteng Guest Posts: n/a	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.

February 20, 2006, 15:13	Re: What's the best program on building a 3D model	#2
Jason Guest Posts: n/a	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

February 20, 2006, 20:01	Re: What's the best program on building a 3D model	#3
Jackie Guest Posts: n/a	Solid work is also okey.

February 21, 2006, 08:21	Re: What's the best program on building a 3D model	#4
Jason Guest Posts: n/a	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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