[Design and Technology] Design software -Help!

[Wragg, Gary G]

We have been looking for some design software suitable for our Design Educat=
ion programme at Rosebud S.C. After a protracted period of procrastination i=
t appears to have been narrowed down to three packages: AutoDesk Inventor, S=
olidworks and SolidEdge.
The final choice will be governed by a number of factors:
1. the software must be able to perform in disparate areas of our technology=
 curriculum - i.e. Product Design, Engineering, Furniture and sheet metal. A=
dditionally, electronics functions would not go astray.
2. It must be suitable for entry-level users at Year 7 up to VCE level for m=
ore sophisticated design development.
3. It must offer a drafting (draughting?) capability; conventional 2D and 3D=
 drawing.
 
Each of the above packages has strengths and weaknesses. We need to reconcil=
e initial costs, ongoing maintenance and useability, with our own curriculum=
 needs.
 
We are looking for schools running any of these packages so that we could ev=
aluate it in the field. Any comments or offers to visit would be greatly app=
reciated.
 
Regards,
Gary Wragg
Rosebud Secondary College

 

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