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Dear Paul,
I am an Engineering Manager at SIS LIVE (formally BBC Outside Broadcasts). One project I’m in charge of is the BBC’s Golf output from a technical point of view. I’m currently planning next years Open Championship from Turnberry. The R&A (Royal & Ancient Golf Club) produce CAD drawings of the courses in .dwg format and I have to use these to add our camera towers, cable runs & most of all, the parking plan for the TV compound which has over 150 vehicles & cabins, tracks, toilets etc
I can not use Autocad so I’m at a huge disadvantage, I’m very computer literate using both Mac & PC platforms, For this years Open at Birkdale I had to produce the plan using a Mac specific non .dwg package called Macdraft so I couldn’t import from Autocad nor export to .dwg for the R&A.
I was just about to go on a basic Autocad course at my local college when a colleague suggested I look at Turbocad, which is available on both platforms. I think this will do the trick superbly, but I really do need some urgent training on it before I start work on next years golf planning.
Can you help me in anyway, by suggesting books or better still a training course?
I do you hope you can help.
Best Regards,
Alan Jessop
Engineering Manager
SIS LIVE
Paul,
I know you work closely with the IMSI guys in the UK.
Can you tell me what future developments there are for TurboCAD ?
Excellent blog Keep up the good work !
Gareth
TurboCAD Software Sales
SaverSoftware.com
Alan
TurboCAD if perfect for such tasks because it’s so much easier to use than AutoCAD and will do everything that you require of it. We run training courses in Winchester two or three times a month, some general and others with a focus on a particular discipline.
Anyone wanting details of the courses, just give me a call on 01962 835 081
Paul
Gareth,
Have no information concerning the next release yet. IMSI will probably start sending me lists of improvements at the start of the year. AS soon as I start getting any facts I’ll start publishing them here.
Paul
Paul,
Thanks for all your help and advice at the woodworking show a few weeks back, am getting on reasonably well with my drawings, but think I’ll come on one of your courses when I can find some time. You mentioned to me at the show that you could import your own photographs to use as backgrounds. I have tried this using instructions from the manual, but just can’t get it to work –any advice?
Cris Glover
Cris,
Must admit that the manual is not as clear as it could be here, I’ve had this question before. If you go to http://www.turbocad.co.uk and follow the lead to training and tutorials, towards the bottom right hand side of the page you will find a link to my training notes. On page 30 you’ll find the instrucions you need. It only tales a couple of minutes.
Paul
Guys,
Let me write my anger out. I’ve purchased MacDraft PE a couple ofdays ago and after a day finding it poor for my needs I requested a refund but they declined it. I spent more than the price of TurboCAD Deluxe 4 for a tool that does less than the Designer edition. For twice as much.
I’ll be more cautious next time.
Sorry for not posting into the right forum but there’s no right forum
Zoli
Zoli
I don’t know MacDraft PE, but if you let me know extactly what you need to do, I might be able to suggest a solution.
Where did you buy from?
paul
Hi, Can you help, I have started using Turbocad v11 but need a symbols package. The IMSI Symbols v3 is recommended to me but no one can tell me if it includes Pneumatic Symbols, any ideas? Chris
Chris,
As there is supposed to be 30 million symbols on the disk, I expect you’ll find what you need. However, if you call me at my desk, 01962 835 081(1), I can search for what you need and tell you exactly what’s there.
Paul
Hi Paul
I have just got Turbocad 14. I was used to autocad lt but now I’ve retired I cannot afford to buy a copy hence turbocad.
I find that it is not as easy to use as Autocad as some of the tools are a bit quirky.
The training cd and the book are not particularly clear and so I would like to get some training preferably at home. Do you know of anywhere around Leeds/ Huddersfield? Or is there a better cd than the one suppleid?
Best Regards
John
John,
I’m sure that once you understand the different ways that TurboCAD works you will find it much easier than AutoCAD. Generally speaking I find that once AutoCAD users give TurboCAD a chance the advantages are clear.
But to your immediate problem:
1 I have a book written for AutoCAD users to show the difference between the packages. It will show how a task is carried out in AutoCAD then how you would do it in TurboCAD. I sell it at cost price to me which is £25.
2 There are many short training videos on YouTube.
3 Lastly you are welcome to make a list of issues and give me a call at the office, if I’m away from my desk leave a number. If necessary I can link up our computers so that you can see my screen.
Paul
01962 835 081 (1)
Hi Paul,
I need to join the modern world and learn a CAD package for my kitchen and bathroom design and build business. There seems to be a lot out there and quite frankly I’m confused. A designer that has been drawing out my plans so far in 2D and uses Auto cad Lt, but he can’t draw in 3D which is now what I want. I understand that the full Auto cad will draw in 3D, but is very expensive and maybe far more complicated than I actually need. I think also that it’s time that I drew the designs myself, rather than rely on someone else. My main concern is that I buy a package that does not take me weeks and a lot of money to learn, but at the same time provides me with everything I need. TurboCAD seems to be one of the cheapest on the market, so I’m wondering why and will it do all I need?
Pete
Pete,
Your colleague drawing kitchens in 2D is rather behind the times. Years ago when that was all that was available it was fine, but these days clients want 3D realisations and there are plenty of packages to achieve this. There are bespoke kitchen design packages, off the top of my head I can think of Planit, with Alphacam, Cabinet Vision, Cabnetware and Solid Design, then there is Arcon and ArtiCAD. The first problem for you here will be to work out exactly the differences between them. Prices range from a few hundred to several thousands and viewing on line it is extremely difficult to see what you need. It is also often difficult to find the price, personally this really annoys me.
I’d suggest that your criteria for choosing by be the following.
Ease of Use.
The high end expensive packages will inevitably have lots of features that you will never use or need. If you don’t need them, then they can only slow you down and get in your way.
Training
Check out training courses, not only how much they cost, but also how long they take, anything past two or three days and it’s too complicated for your needs. Ask about free training to get you started, you don’t want to pay for someone to show you how to draw a square.
Support
AutoCAD will charge you something like £600 a year, just what are you getting for this? Not much is the answer, but that’s why they are so rich, loads of people pay up without considering whether they need to. Another point here is that most companies will promise support, but what they mean is technical support. So if your computer crashes, then they’ll help, (when they have time, between you and all the others waiting), but if you have a simple practical question, say regarding opening an incoming file, they’ll regard that as a training issue and your on your own boy.
Compatibility
Lastly and very importantly is compatibility. You must be able to open drawings sent to you created in different packages and you must have the ability of saving in lots of file formats including PDF and the latest and past DWG and DXF formats. If you can’t do this then you are seriously restricting your capabilities. If you buy any package that can only open a small range of file formats, then you’re throwing your money away.
Have a look around, see what’s out there. You are welcome to call my office for more advice.
Paul
Pete,
One thing that I forgot to mention was that you might want to look at Don Cheke’s Construction Drawing tutorial. Info on this site under ‘New CAD Training’.
Paul
Paul,
As a favour, I need to plan out some stage designs for an amateur dramatic company. I’m sure that I could work it out in 2D with packages that I already have, but thought I might have a go with a CAD package so that I can produce 3D models, which at the end of the day, would be far more useful, especially if I carry on to do another for them. I don’t want to spend ages first learning a package, neither do I want to pay a lot for it. I’ve found some free stuff, but it all seems a bit short of what I need. I know about the free training for Turbocad but is there any training more geared to what I need to know, any theatre templates, figures, 3d symbols that would be of use? – and preferably free.
Any pointers in the right direction would be most appreciated.
John
John
A couple of years ago I met Graham Vockins, the stage Director for the Shinfield Players, an amateur rep company near Reading. At the time Graham was using TurboCAD v11 to design not only the look of the sets, but also work out how props were stored between scenes. The following link will take you to the case studies where you can read about Graham’s work:
http://www.turbocad.co.uk/casestudies.php?PHPSESSID=71af1df0d99b3cf2843efd1cc1015028
I don’t know of any theatre templates, but it would not be difficult to make them up. After you’ve designed a couple of sets you can slowly build up a library of all your props which would greatly speed up the whole design process. I do have some symbols CDs with chairs and tables on them as well as ones with plants, cars etc.
Paul
Paul,
I have been looking for a new low cost CAD package that does 2D Parametrics and Turbocad obviously offers this (as well as IMSI’s new Doublecad XT pro)but my question is are there any people/companies that can provide programming addons, such as new commands and import/export filters ?
Thanks in advance
David
David,
The idea for the new Doublecad is to have all the advantages of TurboCAD in a package that looks like AutoCAD. Although I’ve seen the beta copies of it I just do not have the time to test drive it through its paces, although a friend has told me that it is good. As for someone willing to provide custom made plug-ins, I’d first try Don Cheke, dcheke@sasktel.net, I’m not sure if he would take on such work, but am sure that he will know who will if he can’t.
Paul
David,
I forgot to mention in my reply that there is a General Macros site, that may be worth lookin at. It can be found at http://www.bcitool.com. Placement of any of these tools should be done with TurboCAD shut down, so that it will load when TurboCAD is started.
Paul
Hi Paul,
Do you have any tips for someone who is starting out as a beginner?
I am a student looking for a software, so books and a tutorial site to guide me through some projects.
Dave
I’ve got a handful of TurboCAD professional v12 left with 2D and 3D training books, plus 2D and 3D training CDs. I’ve been selling the set for £100. Or as a student you can have Deluxe 15 for £30.
The advantage of the professional bundle is that once you got the hang of it you can upgrade to the latest pro at a fraction of the real price.
I’m in the office today, but off to Harrogate for the Model Engineers Show tomorrow lunch time.
Paul
Hi Paul
We are a furniture manufacturer, for commercial markets (bars, restaurants, shops etc.). We make standard and custom pieces, ie seating along walls etc. We have a need to do 2D and 3D designs and visualisation to support, web, print and specific sales, where need to show clients the 3d look on PC or printed.
Can you recommend a Turbo Cad Version, would the TurboCAD v12 pro fit the bill the £100 with books/cds ? Want to get urgently if you can mail me back.
Hi Paul,
I’m a model engineer and have no cad experience. I would like to have a try at doing some cad drawing. I did notice a cad stall at harrogate over the weekend but didn’t manage to speak to anyone.
What is the best cad programme for a model engineer?
Paul
I sell TurboCAD professional to a lot of designers working in your field. So I know TurboCAD will be perfect for the job. You will need a professional version, but you have four to choose from. Here are the issues and costs:
V12. The advantage is that for £100 it comes with training books and CDs for both 2D and 3D. The slight snag is that it came out before vista and so there are in total five patches to ensure smooth working. In theory and the official line is that it works perfectly with vista, experience tells me that small irritating snags sometimes appear even without using vista, simply because of all the changes made to it in its life. So it’s a great way to inexpensively get into professional TC, but if your job is based on it, I’d advise spending a bit more for the reliability. It’s important to remember that even if you do not have vista, you may receive plans from someone who is using it.
V14. I have about 20 of these left that now marked down to £257. If you give me a call I can let you have one at £200. This is as good as gold with vista.
V15. My favourite. It is still at £792 for the platinum version, but again I can come down from there to say £500 and can also throw in some training materials for free. This package has never let me down and has perfect file compatibility with just about all other packages.
V16. The new kid on the block, have no fully put it through its paces yet, but looks good so far.
Give me a call if you’d like to discuss, I’m in the office now, Wed 13 May and again Friday 15th. Call on mobile if you want to talk to me Thursday. Off to Sisily on Saturday for a week.
01962 835 081
07724 88 24 03
Paul
Richard,
That would have been me on the stall at Harrogate, with one of my daughters, Stella. Like so many shows I had a fairly constant flow of people to talk to. I’ve been doing Model Engineers shows for a couple of years now, as well as giving talks up and down the country to engineers about TurboCAD. I keep doing it because I keep selling it and there is always a good chance to help people out with their particular CAD problems, whether they are new to it or progressing over from Solid Works or AutoCAD. TurboCAD comes in two lines, Deluxe and Professional. The difference between them in 2D functionality is very little, the Professional has an extra tool called a Variable Constraints Manager, where a 2D drawing can have restraints put upon objects, such as certain lines always have to be parallel, or perpendicular, etc.
The real difference comes when you go into 3D and this is where all designers should be heading. Once a drawing is produced in 3D you have far greater possibilities because you can always see it in 2D from any angle you wish and print out multiple views. In the professional version there is also a tool to automatically turn a drawing into orthographic projection and section it at the same time.
Both Deluxe and Professional look the same when starting off, so there is no advantage to buying Deluxe thinking that there is less to learn, (although there is, it is the theory that you need to learn), the difference will become clear as you progress. Drawing in 3D not only gives you greater possibilities, but it’s a lot more interesting because you can effectively walk around your design and add bits as you would in the workshop.
There is free training on this site and the main TurboCAD.co.uk site.
In terms of cost, I now have Deluxe v15 at £40 and from there the cost goes up to a little under a thousand pounds, but there is an easy upgrade path, so that the money that you have already spent is taken off the cost of the one you go up too.
You are welcome to give me a call to talk through possibilities.
Paul
Hi
I am thinking of purchasing TuroCad and tried to download the trial version, I cant complete the download as the process will not accept the Serial Number printed on the bottom of my machine as valid.
Am I putting in the correct Ser No as the format requested appears to be a 16 digit and my serial number is only 9,
i am reluctant to purchase the product if I cant even get the trial version installed.
Many Thanks
Tony
Tony,
Both the serial number and activation codes are indeed 16 digit numbers so something has gone wrong. E-mail Liam on losman@avanquest.co.uk and he will forward a link and the correct number.
Paul
Hi Paul,
Thanks for your reply, just to clarify what serial number is the download program asking for?
I have been entering the serial number of my computer as I am trying to download the Trial Version and thefore dont no the serial number of the software.
Many Thanks
Tony
Tony,
Loading all versions of TurboCAD needs two numbers. Firstly a serial number, this number opens up the download or disk and puts it on your computer. When you then start to make a drawing you are asked for an activation code. This code puts the programe permanently on your computer, if you do not imput the code, the programe will stop working after 30 days.
Sorry for the delay in responding, if your not yet sorted, give me a call on 01962 835 081.
Paul
Good afternoon,
I have just purchased Turbocad De4lux 15 2D – 3D. Do your have any tutorials that are available please to help me get to grips with the package.
Regards,
Wayne Irvine.
Engineering Manager
Kwoks Foods Ltd
Grimsby.
Wayne
You have a couple of choices here. As the Deluxe version doesn’t change that much the training guides for v14 would cover everything you need and you can have the 2D and 3D ones for £30 the pair, which is less than half price.
Your other choice is the new v16 guides. These are far better than previous training guides plus they have CDs with them with over 200 training videos each, 2D and 3D. There are a couple of examples of the last chapters of each in the v16 section of this blog. They are £10 off the regular price via me at £25 each.
Training guides generally deal with the professional versions so for 3D there will be a fair bit that does not relate, but the general principal will always be the same and it will show you what you’re missing not having professional.
So, in conclusion, if you only want to draw in 2D either of the above will do, but if 3D is more your bag then I’d suggest that you give me a call and we can do a deal on upgrading you to professional 15 and throw in the training manuals for free.
Paul
Hi, we started off using TurboCAD V1.8 (in DOS format!) some years back and it was a good ’stepping stone’ for a first package.
The company has long since moved onto other CAD software but we have many old TurboCAD files that we would now like to access. Obviously the old DOS software does not work in a Windows environment, do you know of any sofware that will enable us to view the files? or even better convert to DXF or similar?
Andrew,
Well we can try. Send me over one of your old DOS fies as an attachment to ptracey@avanquest.co.uk and we’ll see what we can do. John Freeman, a colleague of mine, might be able to do some magic.
Paul
Andrew,
I have spoken to John and he has said that he is able to open v3 DOS drawings. He does, however, add that this may be problematic, with a fair amount of mending to be done to restore a good working drawing. He’s happy to take on the job and if you’d like to contact him direct, will go through arrangements and costs.
John Freeman j-freeman@btconnect.com
hi paul done a couple of turbo cad blogs here,s the sites best regards http://wwwstugod.blogspot.com/2009/07/contact-details_13.html#comment-form
http://weldingace.blogspot.com/
pip
We are looking for a CAD package for electrical schematics and panels layouts. We need full compatability with AutoCAD R14 onwards (maybe even some R10). Had a look at TurboCAD 16 Deluxe and at face value looks like it could fit the bill. What’s your experience of TurboCAD for electrical schematics and panel layouts ?
Also, is an electrical symbol library available for TurboCAD ?
Gordon
Hi Paul
Do you know where I can get a copy of Turbocad V1.8. I have lost my original disk and need to access old drawing files.
Dave Cornick
HI PAUL DONE A TURBO CAD WEBSITE WITH SOME STUFF I HAVE DONE IT,AT THIS http://smgdesign.net/index.php TAKE A PEEK PIP
Dave,
The only man I know that might be able to access very old files is John Freeman. j-freeman@btconnect.com.
Paul
HI PAUL TURBO CAD BLOG AT http://wwwstugod.blogspot.com/
AND ONE AT THE FOLLOWING http://weldingace.blogspot.com/
HI PAUL GOT NEW EMAIL ADDRESS STUGOD@SKY.COM SORRY FOR INCONVENIENCE PIP
Hi i have just purchased Turbocad Delux 16. Iam looking for training to get started and more advanced. I have ltd experience in cad. Can you provide a service to meet my requirements.
Konrad
The next two training days in Winchester are the 10th Sept and 5th Nov.
I have some excellent training books that come with training CDs that can be bought more cheaply through myself.
I’m at my desk all day Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.(Con Mon 17 Aug).
Paul
01962 835 081
Hi I have purchased TurboCad Delux 11 and it work very slowly. For opening 7MB dwg file is needed up to 5…7 minutes! It was also attempted on another computer. The outcome was the same. Does someone have had similar problems?
Thanks!
Vents
Vents
One of the most complicated and detailed drawings that I have on file in TWC is of a cut away jet engine, it is less than 500KB. I have detailed DWG architectural drawings of a five story office building that is about 600KB. I would suggest that whoever drew the DWG drawing that you are opening has made fundamental mistakes in how they put the drawing together. If you only need a part of the drawing then perhaps you could copy the part you need into a new drawing to cut down the size, but if this is not practical, then you need to contact the person who drew it and ask why it is so big, they will probably not know – if they did they wouldn’t have created it that way. Sorry there’s no simple answer, but there are a lot of people out there making a living out of creating drawings that need re-training.
Paul
Purchased TurboCad Pro 16 and find it pretty good and I have done quite a few details in 3D. Have a concern regarding saving as a pdf file. File – SaveAs – PDF file format. Have a 467Kb file that then on saving as a PDF file becomes 67406Kb.
I have pdf995 which is in my printer folder and when I use this method by printing to PDF995 the file size is 759kb which is reasonable compared to the method of Save-As pdf in TurboCad 16.
I have been experimenting with saving in different formats to see what effect the save-as has on file sizes. The Save-As pdf is the worst file size of all.
Paul, I purchased a copy of v16 recently and now find that a tutorial is bundled with it. I would like to purchase the DVD as a separate item to complete the bundle.
Barry Fane
The bundle offer, £50, is upgrade to Deluxe 16 from any other Deluxe and you get v16 plus one of the new training books, which include about 220 training videos. If you call me you can have a choice of having the 2D training or the 3D training book.
I’ve also got just a few Pro v12, which come with 2 training books and 2 training CDs for £100, or the same with v14 professional for £150.
For any of these you need to call me on 01962 835 081.
Paul
Paul,
I am a hobbyist and what I am trying to do is take all the parts that are in that design and convert them to flat objects that will define to tool path of the cutter. I will be sending this to a CNC router table to cut model airplanes. Please email me.
Thank you for your help.
Gerard
Gerard,
All you’ll need is a Deluxe version. The latest is £80, but I still have a few of v15, which will do the job fine at £40, give me a call.
Paul
01962 835 081 (1)
Paul,
Many moons ago I purchased Turbocad V8 but thanks to contributions from other people I never had to get to grips with it – this has now changed!
Do you have a 2D training package which would get me going asap?
Somebody is advertising one on ebay but they do not say which version it is for.
Regards – John.
John,
I’d think that the ones on e-bay are old versions, I have some excellent ones that can be previewed at http://paulthecad.co.uk/turbocad-v16/. If you can give me a call I can knock something off the official price and explain how they work.
paul
01962 835 081 (1)
Hi Paul,
I’m an out of work Product Designer currently trying to find affordable CAD software to take on some freelance work. I am used to working with 3D modelling in ProEngineer and SolidWorks, but now these are totally out of my budget as a freelancer so TurboCAD seems on paper like the option to go for. However having downloaded and run the trial version (v16 pro) I am struggling to really get anywhere on it. Does the program actually do (feature-based) solid modelling like ProE or SolidWorks? I will mostly be designing injection moulded plastic components with accurate dimensions, curved surfaces and draft angles etc. Could you advise me wheteher you think TurboCAD will actually get me anywhere with this. So far it certainly doesn’t seem to work as expected…
Thanks.
Matt
Paul
I want to be able to convert a 2D 3-view scale drawing (say a type of car or aircraft) into a 3D scale drawing from which I can then see and construct the true profile of the body. What do I need?
Kevin
Kevin,
Kevin
TurboCAD Professional Mechanical will be fine for the job. Before I give advice I think it best that I know something about your experience with CAD if any so that I can best help.
Give me a call
Paul
01962 835 081 (1)
Matt,
I sell quite a lot of TurboCAD to users familiar with Solidworks for exactly the reasons you mentioned – the price.
TurboCAD like Solidworks is a 3D modelling package, jumping from one package to another is always going to be a bit of a pain, but I find that for many Solidworks users TurboCAD does everything they need, especially in the area that you are working. TurboCAD will produce all the shapes you have mentioned. I’d suggest that you take a look at Don Cheke’s website http://www.texturalcreations.ca. Here you will find lots of examples of product design shapes as well as many others.
I still have a few professional v15 versions left, which on our site is still £800, but I can let go at £300, including two training books and over 400 training videos.
Paul
Can anybody help my “designed” symbols have been changed to “PNG” and now l cant load them. Anybody help, thanks. Tim
Dear Paul,
I’m an archaeologist starting my own consultancy.
How well will TurboCad handle some of the tasks I have been doing in AutoCad Map 2007? ie importing BMPs such as historic OS maps and photographs. Exporting to GIS packages such as ArcGIS shape (.shp) files. Terrain modelling from imported spot heights. Also does TurboCad have an equivalent of AutoLisp whereby I could write small programmes to import CSV files etc.
Thanks
Bob
Bob,
Firstly, I’d like to mention that we supply TurboCAD to number of archaeologists as well as the Archaeological Department at Leicester University.
You can insert .bmp files or photographs using the insert file or insert option option, but you can not open a .bmp file directly. Re-sizing is simple. You can save as .bmp.
There are Terrain tool, a Terrain Modifier tool and an Import Terrain tool. I have played around with the Terrain tools, which are easy enough to work out, although I have not imported Terrains from other packages, so can not give you a definite answer here, although I’m sure you would find expert advice on the IMSI forum and am confident that this is possible.
I am not familiar with AutoLisp, although I know several people who import or write their own code to adapt TurboCAD to suit their needs, some have created complete new tools.
In short I’m confident that the general answer to your question is yes, it will accommodate all your needs, but will do it slightly differently from AutoCAD.
Paul
Tim,
Give me a call on 01962 835 081(1), I need to go through the process you are using.
Paul
I am interested in TurboCAD Furniture Maker v8and would like to know how good this package is.Any comments on how user fiendly it is will also be appreciated
Ronald,
I think that the Furniture Maker that I have in stock is v7. There is a review copy of v8 in the post from the US, which I only requested this week, so I expect it to be here by Christmas, but who knows when. When I get it I’ll be sending it off to a colleague for him to put it through its paces.
V7 was a bit clunky, which is why I haven’t rushed to stock v8. I don’t like representing anything that’s not right. If you’d like a free copy of v7, just give me a call and I’ll put one in the post to you.
My main reservation with the package is that it’s too complicated for the small kitchen fitting firm. Because it takes so long to set, it is not really effective use of time if you’re only doing one off kitchens. Fine if you’re knocking them out a dozen at a time, otherwise I wouldn’t bother.
Paul
Hi Paul,
I would like to get hold of free 2d TurboCAD designer 15 for some practice purpose this week, where can I look to download the trial version?
Regards,
Tony
Paul,
Am interested in Turbocad v16 pro for home use. Can 3D files be exported in .stl format for direct use in Rapid Prototyping machines.
thanks
DFN
DFN,
Pro both opens and saves in 29 different file formats including STL. Many of the formats it saves in also have variations within the format. In STL if you simply press the save button it saves in default Binary, but you also have the option of saving in STL Colour Binary and ASCII.
As you can see at the top of this page, Pro, via me is half price this month.
Paul
hi Paul great site and plenty of information . i have just brought turbo cad 15 deluxe drawing in 2d is OK aim trying to draw a rifle scope in 3d and add new parts and see them moving separately Ive been drawing on paper for years as comments reflect above its time to move on to better things (i found your site ) regards Andy.
Andy,
Thanks for your comments, it’s always good to hear that it’s of some use.
The latest training books would explain to you very clearly how to draw in 3D and Session Eight of the 3D book is an exercise very similar to a rifle scope. It is in the book and on CD as an audio video. The only snag is that as the tutorial goes on it uses tools that are only found in the Professional version and that is true of most of the tutorials.
The upgrade path costs a few hundred pounds, but I have a few Professional Platinum v15s, disk only, that I can flog for £100 each. The training books are £35 via the official site, but £25 via me.
Last day in the office 23rd Dec, back 4th Jan.
Paul
01962 835 081 (1)
Hello Paul
I am intrested in using TurboCAD for company use but the computers are 64 Bit and it seems there isn’t any TurboCAD products to run this can it be adjusted or anyway around this please advise.
Thanks
Marc
Hello Paul
I am intrested in using TurboCAD for company use but the computers are 64 Bit and it seems there isn’t any TurboCAD products to run this can it be adjusted or anyway around this please advise.
Thanks
Marc
Marc
There shouldn’t be any adjustments needed. Everything I’ve heard and seen so far has been good in relation to TurboCAD and Windows 7 and 64 bit. I did have one customer who couldn’t find some sample files within TurboCAD who had a 64 bit system. My technician found them, they had jus been put somewhere else for reasons unknown, but that is the only snag that I’ve come across and that was just one customer.
Our main technician says that there is no reason why a 64bit machine should act any differently than a 32 bit and there should only be advantages in speed and capability.
Buying via us does give you free technical support, if any help is needed, and if you buy via me I’ll even give you my mobile phone number, so I’m not going to do that if I thought there were problems on the horizon.
Paul
01962 835 081
I just bought a low-end version of IMSI’s TurboCAD 10. Now all I need to do is find an instruction set. Any help?
Bill,
Just give me a call, 01962 835 081 (1). I have excellent training books which include training videos. The web price is £35 each, but I can do them for £30 or £50 for the pair.
Paul