Shop Layout Software Question

[Steve C]

I've heard that from others who are familiar with old CAD programs. I don't know if sketchup will ever be able to compete with a purpose built program used for the purpose it was built.

I tried learning a few CAD programs before I found sketchup. I'm the novice newby trying to get by with what I can beg, steal, or borrow. For me sketchup was the first thing I found that I could learn without some kind of class.

Everyone will find what works best for them. I like sketchup for my purposes because I can use it for a bunch of different stuff. I've used it to visualize manufacturing production line layout, design tractor implements, build a floor plan for our home remodel, design a workshop addition to my garage, figure out pallet stacking patterns, and to design cabinets and other woodworking projects. I'm sure that each one of those tasks has a standalone program that would be better suited to the purpose, but sketchup does them pretty well, and I only had to learn it once.

I have been using sketchup today, playing with it modeling my heating system and ductwork. The price is certainly right!

 

[Danno1]

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I too use a very expensive CAD sys during the day but have also used the graph paper method many times.

One thing that will make the graph paper model easier to view, is to lightly shade with a colored pencil all the furniture/shop equip before you cut them out. Also use your black pencil to label them.


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[LK3054KIOTI]

here is one I use ,FBiPlanner™ - design building floor plans online

 

[Zick]

here is one I use ,FBiPlanner - design building floor plans online

That ones pretty neat, thanks.

 

[tommu56]

Im an old school generic cadd user reluctantly went to autocadd light at work.

I keep looking at general cadd if i have to buy something for home

General CADD Pro

I like the old 2 letter commands it was intuitive.

tom