Rick,
Well, if you are interested in using it...here's what I did.
I would open the program in the morning and leave it open all day. and then pick at it here and there throughout the day. I learned the basics, lines, curves, shapes, solids and surfaces by practicing but, never saving any files when prompted.
After about two months, I got to where I could start a design model. Only recently, did I start getting a little better at rendering. Did you see this one?
http://www.frappr.com/?a=viewphoto&id=269116&pid=1489776
What I find most useful, besides the ability to calculate volumes, is the ability to view and rotate your results in 3d. It truly makes a difference.
Joe
From: "Rick and Marcia" <empiricus@telus.net>
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To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Free Surfaces solution!
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 09:45:51 -0800
Free is my mantra. How long did it take for you to get to the stage where you produced those pics? And just how many saves, hmmmm???Rick L----- Original Message -----From: Joseph PerkelSent: Monday, March 06, 2006 8:55 AMSubject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Free Surfaces solution!************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ The personal submersibles mailing list complies with the US Federal CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. Your email address appears in our database because either you, or someone you know, requested you receive messages from our organization. If you want to be removed from this mailing list simply click on the link below or send a blank email message to: removeme-personal_submersibles@psubs.org Removal of your email address from this mailing list occurs by an automated process and should be complete within five minutes of our server receiving your request. PSUBS.ORG PO Box 311 Weare, NH 03281 603-529-1100 ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************Rick,
I believe you missed the "sale" price......free!
Download the trial version and be stingy with how many files you save. You get 25 before it quits but, the program does remain fully functional...calculations and all!
Joe
From: "Rick and Marcia" <empiricus@telus.net>
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To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Free Surfaces solution!
Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 23:59:12 -0800
Thanks. Took one look at the price tag and . . . I'll stick with cardboard and glue :-)Rick L----- Original Message -----From: Joseph PerkelSent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 5:14 AMSubject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Free Surfaces solution!************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ The personal submersibles mailing list complies with the US Federal CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. Your email address appears in our database because either you, or someone you know, requested you receive messages from our organization. If you want to be removed from this mailing list simply click on the link below or send a blank email message to: removeme-personal_submersibles@psubs.org Removal of your email address from this mailing list occurs by an automated process and should be complete within five minutes of our server receiving your request. PSUBS.ORG PO Box 311 Weare, NH 03281 603-529-1100 ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************
Hi Rick,
Good to hear from you!
I first asked the group for CAD sources back in November,so since then. I ended up using Rhino and I am quite happy with it. I still have a long way to go though.
Here is the link http://www.rhino3d.com/
Joe
From: "Rick and Marcia" <empiricus@telus.net>
Reply-To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Free Surfaces solution!
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 00:39:10 -0800
Hi, Joe - I've been checking out your sub CADs. What program are you using & how hard was it to learn? The drawings are fantastic. I'm inclined to keep working on my model and to avoid CADs at all costs, but, your pics are proof of something working . . .Rick L----- Original Message -----From: Joseph PerkelSent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 9:08 AMSubject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Free Surfaces solution!************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ The personal submersibles mailing list complies with the US Federal CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. Your email address appears in our database because either you, or someone you know, requested you receive messages from our organization. If you want to be removed from this mailing list simply click on the link below or send a blank email message to: removeme-personal_submersibles@psubs.org Removal of your email address from this mailing list occurs by an automated process and should be complete within five minutes of our server receiving your request. PSUBS.ORG PO Box 311 Weare, NH 03281 603-529-1100 ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************I really did not want to seal off the soft tanks completely in my ambient design to keep the "free surfaces" in check. I found the solenoid flood valves unnecessarily complex for my application, plus the issue of access and maintenance.This is truly bizarre and a testament to the function of this list. Not to encourage off topic discussions but...The rocket discussion made me think about the pyrotechnics of solid rocket motors, which made me think of flares, which made me think of the time years ago, Freddy got drunk and set his sail cover on fire one July 4th with a hand flare.That boat had a centerboard trunk!!Hmmm, centerboard trunk!!....led me to this solution in five minutes!You guys are just bursting with design ideas!!! :)ThanksJoe