Proper tool to use for drafting

[jbt308]

Hello all

Wanted to make a few dials that I could print out, and make some quick calculators for myself. I know that a few of you have done that already, and I need your assistance.

I basically need to find some freeware tool that will allow me to draw a circle with defined tick marks around the parimeter, like a compass. I'd like to make something similar to that AOB calculator that someone posted before.

I know i've seen this ability in something I used before, but I can't find anything around. Or, if someone is willing to make the jpgs for me, that would be alright too I guess.

Thanks a bunch.

[VON_CAPO]

Originally Posted by jbt308

Hello all
Wanted to make a few dials that I could print out, and make some quick calculators for myself. I know that a few of you have done that already, and I need your assistance.
I basically need to find some freeware tool that will allow me to draw a circle with defined tick marks around the parimeter, like a compass. I'd like to make something similar to that AOB calculator that someone posted before.
I know i've seen this ability in something I used before, but I can't find anything around. Or, if someone is willing to make the jpgs for me, that would be alright too I guess.
Thanks a bunch.

Try here: http://www.softonic.com/seccion/101/CAD

You need to choose a software able to save the CAD file as BMP, JPG or PDF (you can export a .PDF image as .JPG from Acrobat Reader).

When you have this image, you can process it in Photoshop or Corel Draw.

You will get something like this with a CAD software:


If somebody knows other method, please post it.

EDIT: I think the best for your necessity is this one: http://www.cadstd.com/samples/index.html (It has a free version)

[jbt308]

No, that's perfect! In fact, I might actually use your test samples! hehe

If I may ask, which program are you using? And, is what you did to accomplish the tests fairly easy to obtain? Or, is it buried in the options?

thanks for the assistance

[jumpy]

I used AutoCAD to make all of my dials and bearing/angle/aob calc. converters on paper, I'll have a look when I get home to see what I did with them if you're interested.

EDIT
bah, can't find 'em.

[VON_CAPO]

Originally Posted by jbt308

No, that's perfect! In fact, I might actually use your test samples! hehe

If I may ask, which program are you using? And, is what you did to accomplish the tests fairly easy to obtain? Or, is it buried in the options?

thanks for the assistance

AutoCad.

Originally Posted by jbt308

And, is what you did to accomplish the tests fairly easy to obtain?

I have many thousands hours using this CAD soft. :|\

[DMarkwick]

I don't know whether the person you were referring to was me or not, but I did make an AOB calculator made from two differently sized CDs printed with the AOB images on, then put into a 2-CD holder I saved from a magazine cover.

[VON_CAPO]

Originally Posted by DMarkwick

I don't know whether the person you were referring to was me or not, but I did make an AOB calculator made from two differently sized CDs printed with the AOB images on, then put into a 2-CD holder I saved from a magazine cover.

It looks very professional!

[Demonspawn]

Wow, that looks awsome! You should sell those!

[jbt308]

Originally Posted by DMarkwick

I don't know whether the person you were referring to was me or not, but I did make an AOB calculator made from two differently sized CDs printed with the AOB images on, then put into a 2-CD holder I saved from a magazine cover.

Yes, that's exactly it, would you so kindly send me the files, or the forum posting to that?

Thanks!