Any Unix (IRIX) Cad freaks out there?

[Kevin Wilkins]

I hope there's a few... I picked up a SGI O2 Workstation last week and want to do some 2D CAD stuff with it. I've been using the MAC (Illustrator) for this and a vector graphic illustration programm just don't cut the mustard.

The SGI machine is running IRIS 6.5 and has a 175 Megaherz R10000 processor with 512 MB RAM. 21 inch SGI Moniter etc. That ought to manage anything I think up.

Looks like the problem is that the user software for this thing is big dough, upwards of $5000.

Does anybody know of any software that will run in the IRIX environment that's suitable for 2D knife designs? I'm much obliged for any help and advice, as I have a big zero in UNIX experience.

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[Otha]

Sorry never heard of it...I use AutoCAD for some of my designs..Mostly I hand draw them and import the trace over...I know it cheating but lots easier to do.

 

[Kevin Wilkins]

Hi Otha, thanks for the reply. AutoCAD is pretty much the industry standard CAD Program but I think the interface is crap. Plus I hate Windows and Co. UNix is a rock solid stable OS (chances are the server for bladeforums is running Unix)

I do all of my initial design work on the board too but once I've got most of the kinks out I like to refine through the model stage in the computer...less tracing paper wasted

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[Otha]

I hear the same things bout the diffreent O/S's. Hope U find what U R looking for.


I will ask some friends for some recomidations.

[This message has been edited by Otha (edited 06-04-2001).]

 

[Otha]

Here what info I got on short notice. If any more pops up I will keep U informed.

Alias Studio - initially IRIX based, now available for PC too. At AutoStudio level it is absolutely superb for any design - e.g. most car producers use it for concepts

 

[Kevin Wilkins]

Hi Otha, thanks for the information! I've heard of the Alias programs, I think the only drawback is their price... They usually have a flexlicense system which, ah, knowledable folks tell me are tough to krack. I would have to really raise my prices on the knives if I invest $10,000 for a computer program, or maybe I'll try and get BMW to buy a car design from me? But if it's an "automatic" would that make it a "switchblade" and only available to police and military.?

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[Otha]

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