[BusMac] simple C.A.D.

[John Richardson]

Hello,

>CAD programs:
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There is also Vellum's line of CAD programs and architectural 
visualization: Cobalt, Xenon, Neon, Argon. Their line is being ported 
to OS X for Early FY03.

http://www.ashlar-vellum.com/index.html

CAD Translators
The one I use is Amapi 6. (http://www.eovia.com). It is a high end 
but inexpensive 3-D modeler that has extensive translation 
capabilities that include IGES, DXF AND STL (IMPORT/EXPORT). An OS X 
port is underway.

DesignWorkshop

The good news is that there is a free version. The $99 version 
exports to VRML 97. The export is excellent. However, there are 
stability problems. The documentation is OK. They seem to support a 
free architectural site. (http://www.greatbuildings.com)

Speaking of FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE, 
ARGH, GULP, PANT, WHEEZE,.......

Meshworks -- a free VRML 97 (3-D on the web) modeler for OS 9 and OS 
X. http://codenautics.com/meshwork/intro.html

By the way, Z-Corporation's 3-D printer will accept VRML 97.

John F. Richardson