CAD software?

[MikekiM]

I have been using a simple CAD software called Delta CAD and have accumulated a fair amount of data files that I don't want to lose. I recently switched from windows to mac and need to replace the software with a mac compatible version of Delta Cad or another software option that can read the Delta Cad files.. they are '.dc' files. I don't mind spending the money for Delta CAD (only $39) but if there is something else I should look at that will work with the dc files, I am open to it.

Any suggestions?

 

[astjp2]

.dxf?

 

[MikekiM]

the program I was using can read/write .dxf but all the saved drawings are .dc
Anything new would have to read .dc
Looks like there are a few options for converting

 

[astjp2]

How universal is the .dc?

 

[pagrey]

Any suggestions?

Switch back to anything other than Apple if you want to remain relevant?

 

[JEEPCJTJ]

Switch back to anything other than Apple if you want to remain relevant?

It's been years since I had anything to do with CAD but I'd be surprised if that wasn't still true.

 

[B00mb00m]

Switch back to anything other than Apple if you want to remain relevant?

Is there any decent consumer grade CAD for mac? I use PC profesionally for CAD but have a macbook at home that would be nice to use for jeep parts.

 

[pagrey]

Is there any decent consumer grade CAD for mac? I use PC profesionally for CAD but have a macbook at home that would be nice to use for jeep parts.

People I know use Solidworks and there's a version for Mac. I don't really know about consumer grade vs anything else. I'm sure there's a few Jeepers out there that'll chime in that are more knowledgeable about the Apple stuff.

 

[SoCalGlide]

You might try Fusion 360. I think they have a MAC version.

 

[freedom_in_4low]

I use AutoCAD, which has a Mac version, but holy hell.

Glad my employer pays for it.

 

[DEValken]

I'm guessing you no longer have access to the win box you were using before?

 

[buildbigboats]

Website says there are versions for both Windows and Mac
https://deltacad.com/

 

[Zorba]

Never heard of Solidworks for Mac. As of 2017 when I retired, it didn't exist. Maybe they've come out with a Mac version since, although it doesn't make much sense that they would do so. You have to have an absolute bleeding edge PC for it to run worth a damn. Definitely NOT "consumer grade".

 

[freedom_in_4low]

Just looking at the website I don't think he's looking for 3D solid modeling software like solidworks or ProE. Just 2D drawings.

 

[MikekiM]

I use AutoCAD, which has a Mac version, but holy hell.

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Glad my employer pays for it.

You can say that again... $39 for the DeltaCad app.

I'm guessing you no longer have access to the win box you were using before?

I do still have it and another as well. But those are being deployed for something else. For $39 I'll just buy the Mac version.

Website says there are versions for both Windows and Mac
https://deltacad.com/

Yes, there are. I was hoping my key would unlock either version. At least that's the impression I got from the website. But not true. I will have to buy the Mac version. Given the price points of other options I am coming across, I'll just stay with DeltaCad and not worry about my existing files.

Just looking at the website I don't think he's looking for 3D solid modeling software like solidworks or ProE. Just 2D drawings.

Correct. I don't need 3D rendering.

 

[pagrey]

Just looking at the website I don't think he's looking for 3D solid modeling software like solidworks or ProE. Just 2D drawings.

@B00mb00m asked about making Jeep parts and that's why solidworks was brought into the discussion. I don't think it's any use for @MikekiM as you stated, it wasn't really brought up because of his initial question, just a tangent.

 

[SoCalGlide]

Never heard of Solidworks for Mac. As of 2017 when I retired, it didn't exist. Maybe they've come out with a Mac version since, although it doesn't make much sense that they would do so. You have to have an absolute bleeding edge PC for it to run worth a damn. Definitely NOT "consumer grade".

I've been using SolidWorks for about 20 years now. The sheet metal module is great, and it's partnered with the CAM software we use for programming sheets for our turret punches, lasers, and punch laser combos. I can directly import the flat patterns, assign tooling, sequence, and generate the G-code. 21-25 years ago I had to do flat pattern development myself.

Yeah, you need a decent computer to run it. Ours are similar to high level gaming computers.

 

[Zorba]

I've been using SolidWorks for about 20 years now. The sheet metal module is great, and it's partnered with the CAM software we use for programming sheets for our turret punches, lasers, and punch laser combos. I can directly import the flat patterns, assign tooling, sequence, and generate the G-code. 21-25 years ago I had to do flat pattern development myself.

Yeah, you need a decent computer to run it. Ours are similar to high level gaming computers.

What's your CAM? We used "MasterCAM".

 

[SoCalGlide]

What's your CAM? We used "MasterCAM".

For sheet metal we're using AP100US. The machine shop is using Gibbs. I don't program for them, though I will create a solid model for them if the customer doesn't supply one.

 

[RINC]

CAD ? Cardboard Aided Drafting ?