Design Software

[Dramacius]

Hi guys I am looking for some simple to use 3d Design software that I can use to design the interiors and exteriors of space craft. What can anyone suggest, I have autocad but damn that's hard to learn ( fortunately it was a gift from my previous work place )

[Chebar]

you could use blender. it is a free 3d program. I started using it about 1 year ago and like it. I know a lot of people don't like its interface but I didn't have any problems. I'm using 3d max now and love it. I think its easier to use then blender but it costs a lot more.

[Pinback]

You might want to have a look at google sketch uphttp://sketchup.google.com/Never used it myself but I have read it very easy to use.

[Dramacius]

I have been looking at it but from my use it is a little too simplified for what I want, it does some of the stuff automated which on occassion can be rather annoying and it often gets it wrong.I was taking a crack at making a rounded ship and it just wouldn't fill the bits I wanted with render. I have decided to take another look at my autoCAD which is far more complex but also far better for what I want. I hope to be able to build and render a complete starship bridge in the next few weeks using it so fingures crossed.I will post my results here first for comments and critisism.

[PixelMonkey]

I'd second the recommendation for Blender. It's free and does just about everything the major packages do.You could also look into Milkshape3d http://www.milkshape3d.com/ which is a more community supported effort. It's build specifically for modding games.There is also some offerings from Izware. http://www.izware.com/nendo/index.htm Nendo is a standalone modeler that has the simplest UI that I've ever seen. It's shareware, after 30 day's (I think) it's like $50.AutoCad is not something that I'd recommend, for fun and exploration. Now, it's companion application 3dsMax is one of the standards, but will cost you a small fortune for a license. Best of luck! Would love to see what you're coming up with.

[XenoHelix]

PixelMonkey wrote:
There is also some offerings from Izware. http://www.izware.com/nendo/index.htm Nendo is a standalone modeler that has the simplest UI that I've ever seen. It's shareware, after 30 day's (I think) it's like $50.
Wings3D is a FREE modeller based on Nendo but it's nowhere near the caliber of 3DS Max or Blender.