05-29-2013, 11:06 AM
A better software to create models:
http://www.ptc.com/products/creo-element...g-express/
It is free and is a version of ProEngineer. The model is parametric, meaning the model can be modified by changing the dimensions.
![[Image: creo-dim.jpg]](http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/virtual/image/creo-dim.jpg)
![[Image: creo_para.jpg]](http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/virtual/image/creo_para.jpg)
Having been in the virtual world of trains for a while due to health reasons, I have tried both Blender and Sketchup to create 3d models and both are difficult. I did this in ProEngineer:
![[Image: bomze_shadows.jpg]](http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/virtual/image/bomze_shadows.jpg)
![[Image: creo.jpg]](http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/virtual/image/creo.jpg)
Creo is an engineering software whereas Blender and Sketchup are "artsy" modelers so Creo is more suited for 3d printing.
Just a thought
Harold
EDIT: Used to make a living making 3d models with ProEngineer and Autocad Mechanical Desktop
http://www.ptc.com/products/creo-element...g-express/
It is free and is a version of ProEngineer. The model is parametric, meaning the model can be modified by changing the dimensions.
Having been in the virtual world of trains for a while due to health reasons, I have tried both Blender and Sketchup to create 3d models and both are difficult. I did this in ProEngineer:
Creo is an engineering software whereas Blender and Sketchup are "artsy" modelers so Creo is more suited for 3d printing.
Just a thought
Harold
EDIT: Used to make a living making 3d models with ProEngineer and Autocad Mechanical Desktop