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Offline kinger

Free simulation modeling software?
« on: March 02, 2020, 02:13:49 PM »
Always wanted to design some parts in a software where I could add loads and have it help me optimize material thickness, Cg, balance, etc.  Like solidworks.  I can't justify the price for lack of use I would have for it.  Looking for a specific project that would take me a few months and wondering if anyone found a free software that was quick to learn, or maybe it was a trial that expired?  Solidworks lets you play with their designs in the trial but not my own design.  Also hate to lose months of work if the file is specific to that software and I couldn't keep it without the expensive annual fee.


Car guys are cheap, so figured some designer on here may know of a way! 

Thanks!
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Offline Supe

Re: Free simulation modeling software?
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2020, 03:14:30 PM »
Fusion 360

Offline freeskier7791

Re: Free simulation modeling software?
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2020, 03:40:44 PM »
Fusion 360

+1 to this, best free software out there
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Offline kinger

Re: Free simulation modeling software?
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2020, 01:38:46 PM »
Thank you both, playing with it now, seems to be perfect for what I need!   :cheers:
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Offline Supe

Re: Free simulation modeling software?
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2020, 09:27:36 AM »
The only thing I hate about Fusion 360 is the complete inability to actually print out a CAD-type drawing.  It'll do damn near anything else, though.  I've been able to send links to my models to the guy who does my plasma cutting, which is nice.

Offline blacksi

Re: Free simulation modeling software?
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2020, 04:21:40 PM »
how do you get past just getting a trial version?

Offline Supe

Re: Free simulation modeling software?
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2020, 08:02:28 AM »
Full version is free for independent/non-commercial use.