c.kezer Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 hay guys dose any one no wat program that i colud download for makeing a trials frame because i get so bored and i need some thing to do trials related so y no try and design my own frame :ermm: cheers chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Chris, "You can't spell" Anyway, I dunno what that program at school is called, if I knew I would have it myself. Try google it Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John planet x Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 CAD maybe ? havent a clue rofl never used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 I used pro desktop, but i didn't get to far with it, but my freind is amazing with that programme, he can do anything on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 I used pro desktop, but i didn't get to far with it, but my freind is amazing with that programme, he can do anything on it! That's what we have at school! Thanks :ermm: I'll try find it now Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 i might be able to send you it, school gave us all a copy, add me ogrerules@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaLlama Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 3D Design packages are what you're looking for I'm guessing, or some form of Engineering type programme if you want precise designs. 3DS Max is a 3D modelling programme if you only want basic stuff without putting in perfect gemoetry and lengths etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Grainger Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 (edited) could some one send me this program aswell; either a link or over msn - martin.grainger@hotmail.co.uk, Thanks. Edited December 3, 2005 by Martin Grainger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Pro Desktop is old, I used it back in school, ok for very basic things. Solidworks is where its at these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanie-b Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Solidworks is where its at these days. Word (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaLlama Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Word (Y) You seem to be posting alot, possibly trying to get validated with that repeat of a "How to bleed, Magura style" post. But this single post, or any post of this type is like having a small cake that is validation, eating that cake would get you validated, but now you just took a dump on it, so don't expect to be eating it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanie-b Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 (edited) You seem to be posting alot, possibly trying to get validated with that repeat of a "How to bleed, Magura style" post. But this single post, or any post of this type is like having a small cake that is validation, eating that cake would get you validated, but now you just took a dump on it, so don't expect to be eating it soon. No, sorry to disapoint you, I just have way too much time on my hands, hence my heavy overposting + the weather is too shit to ride in Edited December 3, 2005 by deanie-b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am4zin Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 yeah i do engineering and use solidworks. if you get the right add-ons you can probably simulate different stresses on the frame and find out what'll work and what won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 3DS Max is a 3D modelling programme if you only want basic stuff without putting in perfect gemoetry and lengths etc. I know how to put precise measurements into max (Y) - then again I've been using it since 96 Max costs thousands of pounds - unless you steal it, which is a sin. Gmax is a cut down version of max which is free - i doubt you'd be very interested in the missing bits There's also Maya PLE - free cut down version of Maya autocad would be your best bet - again, thousands of punds & stealing is a sin solidworks ive never used but i have heard some good things about it. - dunno what that costs either though. Dont expect to learn these things in a week, we're talking months to figure out properly and years to master. Im still learning every day and i started almost 10 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad dan Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Why not use catia or Anvil express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD404 Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Any form of CAD package (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Catia, Unigraphics and many more) would allow you to create a model of a frame, though I'm dubious about accuracy of simulating stresses due to fact that frames are welded and this is a notoriously difficult area to accurately analyse. I'd steer clear of programs like Max and Maya (and other 3D graphics packages) as while they are awsome at modelling, they are often too complex for engineering applications (though there are a few exceptions as always). If I had to choose one program to use, I'd recommend Solidworks. It's pretty easy to get the hang of and is one of the most user friendly packages I've used. Though the £8000 plus price tag may put some people off :) As for aquiring these programs, free versions of mid to high end packages are pretty much non-existant so your only real option is to either find someone with a copy of what you want or to download a copy the many unscrupulous methods we have around us :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am4zin Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 on journeyedeurope.com they have student edition of solidworks on there for under £200 depending on which package you decide on getting. my mate brought it over the summer when he was doing a summer placement. I dont know the difference between the proffesional and student edtion. there didnt seem to be anything major missing from it, so maybe theres just some extra add-ons on the more expensive version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD404 Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 Generally student editions have exactly the same functionality as their industrial counterparts, and Solidworks is no exception. The companies sell the student editions at a loss, hoping that by getting students to use their program whilst studying, it may generate sales when they move on into industry. The only real limitation placed on the student software is that anything you model in it cannot be opened in the industrial version and vice versa. The Solidworks site give an rrp of $99 which is very good for CAD package, but you do have to prove that you are studying at degree level to be able to purchase it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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