Design Software

[Clamatron]

Hey all, I was wondering if any of you used software to design any of your patterns? If you guys have any favorites or any to stay away from, please let me know.

Thanks!

[AndyL1]

I use Adobe Illustrator exclusively. I've never used anything but, so can't speak of the other software out there.

[Alamo]

I like to use Dassault Systems CATIA, it's complicated as hell, but the degree of freedom it gives you is incredible.

If you have access to a 3D printer, yo ucan also make STL files and get them printed.

[JLSleather]

What are you boys designing that requires all of that?

[Clamatron]

I was going to use it for mask patterns mainly. Who knows down the road what I will come up with

[Matt T]

I use Google Sketchup for project patterns. Here is a quick start guide I made:

http://lekoza.com/index.php?route=stories/show&story_id=3

[Alamo]

It's not so much that the patterns are difficult to make otherwise, but it's the program I know best, and allows me the most unrestricted method of digitally making a pattern.

[Clamatron]

Matt, that looks fairly basic and exactly what I was thinking about.

Alamo, once I am more than just a rookie, moving up to more "complicated" software is definitely not a bad plan

[Alamo]

Google sketchup is a great starting program, and don't forget to download some of the extra features that make it more powerful.

[kevinp]

I use pen and paper to much effort and time to design in software. and as far as I can see little point.