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Isaura Joined: 24 Jun 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Cambridge	Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:53 am    Post subject: Anyone tried Powershape-e I have downloaded Powershape-e from Delcam to see what their "free" CAD can do. I must admit I was pretty skeptical, but was mightily impressed by the breadth of functionality. (There is a financial catch if you want to export the work.) For conceptual design it's pretty good - especially the surfacing. If you are used to surface modelling I think you'll like this. If you want to learn what 3D CAD modelling is about it's great. What else is out there?
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Ellie Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 2	Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:31 am    Post subject: I have downloaded it. How do you get the total modelling to work? it looked neat, the idea of being able to add 3d textures on to shapes. I want to have a go at adding textures like in the bottle example http://www.powershape-e.com/general/design.asp
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Altitude Joined: 24 Jun 2006 Posts: 2 Location: UK	Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:25 am    Post subject: I downloaded the tutorial called 'textures and designs' from the powershape-e download area. This shows you how to wrap a design round the neck of a bottle. Once you have figured out how to use it you can play with extra 3D 'clipart' by downloading other triangle files from http://www.delcam.com/clipart/gallery.htm Hope this helps
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Ellie Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 2	Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:15 am    Post subject: Found it. Tutorial is cool. I can see how this would be great for soles of shoes and packaging and bottles. I saw the review in MCAD magazine where they were using it on a toy motor bike. http://www.mcadonline.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=266&Itemid=1 My head is spinning at the thought of different industries you could use it in. Is there a user forum for it? Ellie
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Altitude Joined: 24 Jun 2006 Posts: 2 Location: UK	Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 9:27 am    Post subject: http://forum.delcam.com/ - happy posting! Al
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