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Hi all you CAD fans,
I have been using MLCAD for a while, but I am not completely happy with it.
For example, I can't figure out how to show an "exploded" view of an assembly.
How does MLCAD compare with LEOCAD? Or does anyone have a favorite CAD
program you think is better than either?
Thanks
Roger
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In lugnet.cad, Roger Glassey writes:
> For example, I can't figure out how to show an "exploded" view of an assembly.
If you mean one of those views that is either a cross section of a MOC, or
one where the pieces are in something like a correct orientation except that
there is substantial gaps between the elements, then I am pretty sure that
there is no automatic way to achieve these effects. The latter description
could be achieved by placing the elements in those orientations to begin
with though...
> How does MLCAD compare with LEOCAD? Or does anyone have a favorite CAD
> program you think is better than either?
From what I gather on the Ldraw.org pages, MLCAD is the favorite but not by
much. LEOCAD has some interesting features, but it tends to lockup slightly
for me whereas MLCAD never does -- so I mainly use MLCAD. Ultimately, one
must choose a tool by trying both because everyone's choices are slightly
different and opinions are like ********, everyone has one. I think LEOCAD
also has a Linux flavor which may matter to those Linux inclined.
HTH,
-- Hop-Frog
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