TurboCAD Mac OS version

Hello,

Just looking at CAD software for 3D modelling of parts to then use later in cnc machining.

I started looking at the suggestions of TurboCAD mentioned on the forum and noticed they do a Mac OS version, has anyone used this?

I would download demos but my internet connection means it's a 24hour wait

Thanks,

Chris

Have been using TurboCad MacOS Version 7 and currently 8 for a few years now (Originally used Windows but new machine dictated the change)

Once you get used to it, it is a very powerful drawing system both for Architecture and Engineering Design - My hardest part was trying to forget the operating commands used in the windows versions as they are totally different.

Now I have got the hang of it, I could say that it could be slightly quicker to operate than the windows versions, but there is not a lot to chose between the two.

Hello, thanks for confirming there's not much between them. Is it flexible with the 3D side, I want to do some complex drawings? I'll have to try download the demo but need to decide the version to look at delux, pro hard to know with slow internet

Chris,

I tried TurboCAD Mac Deluxe 8 for a while, but I found it very frustrating to use. The toolbars differ from the Windows version and some functionality is not available. This makes following the video tutorials somewhat difficult. I paid real money for it, so I was not too happy.

Next step was to try the free version of Autodesk's FUSION 360 for the Mac. What a revelation! With no prior experience with the software, I drew up a crankshaft for the engine that I am designing in a few hours. The same part in TurboCAD had taken several days and was still not right.

I have not tried the 2D aspects of either package as I have little use at the mo.

Hope this helps

Dave