I am trying to create a CAD model of our robot before state. Should I use fusion 360 Or Autodesk?

Autodesk is a company which creates CAD softwares such as fusion 360. It is not a CAD software itself.

Sorry I meant Autodesk Inventor.

What cad software do you already know?

I am new to CAD, I was just wondering which one was easier to learn.

There are a number of options for CAD software for which you (or your team) can get free education licenses, including SolidWorks, Fusion, OnShape, UGNX, and Inventor. (Fusion and Inventor are Autodesk products, Autodesk itself is not a CAD package). This document https://drive.google.com/file/…

Ok, Thank You. I think I’m going to use fusion.

If you’re using fusion I’d recommend using the newer VEX CAD library, rather than the one linked in that PDF. [image] VEX CAD Fusion 360 Parts Library Release Log VRC Version 1.0.0 Aidan and George from @thirddegree , @andrewef2000 , and I are proud to announce …

[image] Bob132: the one linked in that PDF. I guess I need to make some updates (it’s been busy at work…barely enough time to keep up on the forums when the boss is away :slight_smile: ). I also need to add UGNX to the list, as they have recently opened up educational licensing as well (if…

Thank you guys for helping :grinning:

I personally use inventor, but the best software is always the one that you know how to use. The most common softwares that I see used are Inventor , Fusion 360 , Solidworks , Onshape , and Protobot . I would also recommend watching tutorials or joining the Vex CAD discord server , as help with CAD can be…

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If you’re using fusion I’d recommend using the newer VEX CAD library, rather than the one linked in that PDF.