What is a good 3D freeware CAD program for modifying this DXF camber jig drawing?

Do you have experience with 3D CAD freeware on Windows to help advise me?
o What 3D CAD freeware might work well for this simple DXF style drawing?
https://i.postimg.cc/fTGxCP62/camber01.jpg

The reason I ask is that, often, the expense of complex freeware packages
is in learning multiple GUIs just to hone in on the one freeware program
that does the necessary basic tasks well.

I have a need to modify this DXF drawing which prompted this question...
https://i.postimg.cc/fTGxCP62/camber01.jpg

I had provided a friend with a verbal description of the basic outline
where she hacked out this DXF drawing for me for a home DIY wheel jig for
accurately measuring caster, camber and toe at home for DIY alignment
purposes.
http://www.fileconvoy.com/dfl.php?id=g137aad201bca66d21000173620215319116e7f f7e4
[That uploaded DXF will be deleted in a week though.]

That friend only uses professional software, so she was unable to advise me
as to which Windows freeware would be suitable for subsequently modifying
her DXF drawing to add the pins, handles, and other necessary trim &
shapes.

The main question is whether there's an acknowledge functional leader in
freeware 3D CAD for the Windows platform.

Googling, I found these three "may" be the best 3D freeware CAD programs
o AutoCAD https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/autocad
o Blender https://www.blender.org/download/
o FreeCAD https://www.freecadweb.org/

Since Blender and FreeCAD didn't require an account, I tested them first:
o Blender https://i.postimg.cc/LXmX8tG3/camber02.jpg
o FreeCAD https://i.postimg.cc/QMJ8wBV9/camber03.jpg

Since I wasn't able to download yet a free version of AutoCAD, and since
I'm brand spanking new to CAD drawing software, I figured I'd ask on the
net to see if anyone here has enough experience with 3D CAD software to
recommend the most functional freeware for this type of basic design.

Do you have experience with 3D CAD freeware on Windows to help advise me?
o What 3D CAD freeware might work well for this simple DXF style drawing?
https://i.postimg.cc/fTGxCP62/camber01.jpg

On 31/05/2019 10:17:37... Arlen G. Holder )
wrote :
Do you have experience with 3D CAD freeware on Windows to help advise me?
o What 3D CAD freeware might work well for this simple DXF style drawing?
https://i.postimg.cc/fTGxCP62/camber01.jpg

The reason I ask is that, often, the expense of complex freeware packages
is in learning multiple GUIs just to hone in on the one freeware program
that does the necessary basic tasks well.

I have a need to modify this DXF drawing which prompted this question...
https://i.postimg.cc/fTGxCP62/camber01.jpg

I had provided a friend with a verbal description of the basic outline
where she hacked out this DXF drawing for me for a home DIY wheel jig for
accurately measuring caster, camber and toe at home for DIY alignment
purposes.
http://www.fileconvoy.com/dfl.php?id=g137aad201bca66d21000173620215319116e7f f7e4
[That uploaded DXF will be deleted in a week though.]

That friend only uses professional software, so she was unable to advise me
as to which Windows freeware would be suitable for subsequently modifying
her DXF drawing to add the pins, handles, and other necessary trim &
shapes.

The main question is whether there's an acknowledge functional leader in
freeware 3D CAD for the Windows platform.

Googling, I found these three "may" be the best 3D freeware CAD programs
o AutoCAD https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/autocad
o Blender https://www.blender.org/download/
o FreeCAD https://www.freecadweb.org/

Since Blender and FreeCAD didn't require an account, I tested them first:
o Blender https://i.postimg.cc/LXmX8tG3/camber02.jpg
o FreeCAD https://i.postimg.cc/QMJ8wBV9/camber03.jpg

Since I wasn't able to download yet a free version of AutoCAD, and since
I'm brand spanking new to CAD drawing software, I figured I'd ask on the
net to see if anyone here has enough experience with 3D CAD software to
recommend the most functional freeware for this type of basic design.

Do you have experience with 3D CAD freeware on Windows to help advise me?
o What 3D CAD freeware might work well for this simple DXF style drawing?
https://i.postimg.cc/fTGxCP62/camber01.jpg

IMHO, FreeCad is better than Blender (Blender is a great software for
rendering). I use sometimes FreeCAD to convert 3D drawings between
different file type, because I use BriscCAD (paid license) for my 2D/3D
activities - It's a low-price Autocad "clone", with a similar UI and
same command. It saves in DWG native format (open-dwg)
With FreeCAD I'm able to import files from other different 3D software
(ie Solidworks, Solidedge, Rhinoceros etc.).
So, at the end: I'm NOT an expert with FreeCAD but between your tested
programs I can suggest to use it because more dedicated to 3D technical
drawings).
Hope this helps.
BTW, BricsCAD has good 3D capabilities, and you can test it for 30 (or
45??) days before you buy it. - The "Platinum" release is the right one
for 3D capabilities.

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On Fri, 31 May 2019 08:17:37 -0000 (UTC), Arlen G. Holder wrote:

o What 3D CAD freeware might work well for this simple DXF style drawing?
https://i.postimg.cc/fTGxCP62/camber01.jpg

To give folks an idea of how daunting the selection process is for a newbie, here are just the first 30 freeware CAD programs found on the net...

1. (2D) DraftSight (activated by email, no longer free, paid only)
https://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight-cad-software/download-draftsight//
2. (2D) QCAD
https://www.ribbonsoft.com/en/
3. (2D) LibreCAD
https://librecad.org/
4. (2D) Draft IT
https://www.cadlogic.com/cad-software-products/draft-it
5. (3D) SketchUp Make
https://www.sketchup.com/download/make?sketchup=make
6. (3D) OnShape
https://www.onshape.com/products/free
7. (3D) FreeCAD
https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Download
8. (3D) Sweet Home 3D
http://www.sweethome3d.com/download.jsp
9. (3D) TinkerCAD
https://www.tinkercad.com/
10. (3D) 3D Crafter
http://amabilis.com/downloads/
11. (3D) Sculptris
https://pixologic.com/sculptris/emails/operating-system.php
12. (3D) OpenSCAD
http://www.openscad.org/
13. (3D) Blender
https://www.blender.org/download/
14. (3D) LeoCAD
https://www.leocad.org/download.html
15. AutoCAD (free for students)
https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview
16. MeshLab
http://www.meshlab.net/
17. Progesoft CAD
http://www.progesoft.com/en/products/progecad-smart/
18. Wings3D
http://www.wings3d.com/
19. Art of Illusion
http://www.artofillusion.org/
20. 3D Slash
https://www.3dslash.net/index.php
21. NanoCAD
https://nanocad.com/
22. SketchUP
https://www.sketchup.com/
23. MeshMixer
http://www.meshmixer.com/
24. BRLCad
https://brlcad.org/
25. Fusion 360 Student Version
https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators
26. KiCad EDA
http://kicad-pcb.org/
27. SculptGL
https://stephaneginier.com/sculptgl/
28. HeeksCAD
https://sites.google.com/site/heekscad/
29. DesignSpark
https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/mechanical-software
30. SolveSpace
http://solvespace.com/index.pl

The main question is which do you prefer for mechanical drawings such as this
https://i.postimg.cc/fTGxCP62/camber01.jpg

And why?

On 31/05/2019 17:40:19... Arlen G. Holder )
wrote :
SNIP
First of all, sorry for top posting, but I'll write my comments just
afrer your points:

1. (2D) DraftSight (activated by email, no longer free, paid only)
https://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight-cad-software/download-draftsight//

Very good program for 2D mechanical CAD. Very similar to AautoCAD in
term of commands and UI.
Was my FREE cad on a laptop in the past.

2. (2D) QCAD https://www.ribbonsoft.com/en/

Tested for a while (one week) in the past. Rejected!

3. (2D) LibreCAD
https://librecad.org/

A promising project. But very, very unstable! Rejected!

4. (2D) Draft IT
https://www.cadlogic.com/cad-software-products/draft-it

Never checked

5. (3D) SketchUp Make
https://www.sketchup.com/download/make?sketchup=make

The simpliest program for quick 3D drawings. A very simple learning
curve. Not the best for mechanical. But really impressive!
I have a copy for my quick drafts
recommended

6. (3D) OnShape
https://www.onshape.com/products/free

Never checked

7. (3D) FreeCAD
https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/index.php?title=Download

As already said, a very good free program. for 3D drawings. Very
different UI if you are an old AutoCAD user like me!
Anyway, I recommend it!

8. (3D) Sweet Home 3D
http://www.sweethome3d.com/download.jsp

Tested and rejected after a couple of days! Not useful for mechanical
drawings.

9. (3D) TinkerCAD
https://www.tinkercad.com/
10. (3D) 3D Crafter
http://amabilis.com/downloads/
11. (3D) Sculptris
https://pixologic.com/sculptris/emails/operating-system.php
12. (3D) OpenSCAD
http://www.openscad.org/

All of these: never tested

13. (3D) Blender
https://www.blender.org/download/

Good for "artistic" 3D modeling and rendering. Not useful for mechanics
(IMHO)

14. (3D) LeoCAD
https://www.leocad.org/download.html

Nice to play with it! It's a LEGO cad

15. AutoCAD (free for students)
https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview

Used for years and years! Too expensive now! I went to BricsCAD
Anyway is a very good 2D cad. Not the best for 3D. But You can try it,
if you are student. It's a standard de-facto!

16. MeshLab
http://www.meshlab.net/

Never tested

17. Progesoft CAD
http://www.progesoft.com/en/products/progecad-smart/

NOT FREE - very similar to AutoCAD / BricsCAD and other low cost dwg
native programs (not free) as AviCAD, NanoCAD etc

18. Wings3D
http://www.wings3d.com/

Never tested

19. Art of Illusion
http://www.artofillusion.org/

Not useful for mechanical 3D

20. 3D Slash
https://www.3dslash.net/index.php

Never tested

21. NanoCAD
https://nanocad.com/

NOT FREE

22. SketchUP
https://www.sketchup.com/

Very Simple and with a quick learning curve. Optimal. but NOT FREE

23. MeshMixer
http://www.meshmixer.com/

Never tested

24. BRLCad
https://brlcad.org/

tester and rejected!

25. Fusion 360 Student Version
https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators
26. KiCad EDA http://kicad-pcb.org/
27. SculptGL
https://stephaneginier.com/sculptgl/
28. HeeksCAD
https://sites.google.com/site/heekscad/
29. DesignSpark
https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/mechanical-software
30. SolveSpace
http://solvespace.com/index.pl

All of these Never tested - some of these are NOT FREE

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