Type Of CAD query

[LupusXJ]

Hi there,

 

I'm very new at this and I have a project which I want to create. It is basically a mechanical device which has some pistons and actuators which cause a series of blades to move.

 

Its a very complicated thing to explain, my problem is that I want to design it first using my PC, and I want to be able to draw it in 3D and input physical parameters which tell the device how to behave. Basically I want to be able to prototype it before I build it and I don't know what software to use. Can anyone help me?

 

thank you for your time

[ReMark]

Sounds like AutoDesk Inventor would be just what you need. Are you a student by any chance?

[LupusXJ]

Sounds like AutoDesk Inventor would be just what you need. Are you a student by any chance?

 

Yes, I am and the AutoDesk Inventor would provide me with what I need? Is there any hardware that I need to get or is it sufficient with regular computer inputs, i.e. Mouse & keyboard

[ReMark]

I think you would qualify for a free student version via download from AutoDesk.

 

You do not need special input devices to use Inventor. I would just check the AutoDesk website and see how your computer specs stack up to the recommended system configuration they have listed.

[LupusXJ]

could you tell me where to download it from, because I've searched teh autodesk site andI have found no free student versions, I think I might have got lost within the vastness of the links.

 

thank you for your time

[Cad64]

Try here: http://students3.autodesk.com/

[LupusXJ]

thanks for the link, but I need one of my faculty memebers to join te web, otherwise I can't do it myself, so I guess I'll just have to convince them.

 

Thank you again for yor help