bigboot5

looking at going back to collage in sept, doing a city and guild in computer aided engineering and then going on to computer aided design with 2d and 3d modelling

any on here in the industry with any advice

richard caine

iTrader: (8)

what cad-cam package you gonna be learning ?

Mark V8

iTrader: (2)

I use SolidWorks and AutoCad but would not call myself a Cad designer really.

Have a look at jobs advertised and pick a CAD package that is in most demand, no point learning some obscure design software and then not being able to find a job.

From my experience SolidWorks is a good 3D package and there are jobs about.
If you are a bit naughty you can download it to practice at home


http://www.reed.co.uk/job/searchresu...s=true&da=8630

Mark

bigboot5

AutoCAD 2009 and SolidWorks are what the collage teach with.

Shings

From what I know 3d is very fashionable but in reality no one actually uses it.

Great string to your bow though if it doesn't detract too far from 2d.

Personally I'd look at M+E design as there is a real lack of good designers and cad ops...

J

cjwood555

M&E / construction use autocad. Full stop. Architects sometimes use Bently Microstation, but many stick to acad.

Automotive - Catia is the biggy. Can't remember the other one's name...

Products design e.g. electronics, mechancial parts - SolidWorks. SolidEdge is also in use but much less common, and if you can work one you'll soon pick up the other.

HTH
Chirs

bigboot5

chhers guys for the advice