Alan Randall: Sorry but I couldn't figure out how to post the link and photos in the same post. Also can't figure out how to import Rhino 3D files into Alibre Expert. The Rhino addon doesn't install, can't afford the maintenance fee to get an answer from support ... lo... moreSorry but I couldn't figure out how to post the link and photos in the same post. Also can't figure out how to import Rhino 3D files into Alibre Expert. The Rhino addon doesn't install, can't afford the maintenance fee to get an answer from support ... lol ... Alibre won't even import an .stl file that it created yesterday. If any of you power users can point me to where I can get help on this it would be greatly appreciated.
Alan Randall: Here's a link to a 3D .pdf model where Alibre helped turn this hobby into a more enjoyable experience. Total cost of materials: $100. The before and after photos are self explanatory.
Joe Justice: When we took the WIKISPEED car, our SGT01, from CAD to the real world there was a lot to learn about welding seems shrinking parts or needing to be ground down, clearances that appeared elegant in CAD requiring refactoring to get a hand or tool in to tigh... moreWhen we took the WIKISPEED car, our SGT01, from CAD to the real world there was a lot to learn about welding seems shrinking parts or needing to be ground down, clearances that appeared elegant in CAD requiring refactoring to get a hand or tool in to tighten bolts, and a fair amount about what "snug" really means or should mean. Now we include a 95% human male CAD in most CAD's, verifying hand size access to adjustable fixtures and maintenance points, incorporate material under pre-tension to hold parts "snug" with pry points for changing, and treat weld seems as the 3 dimensional beads that they are. What are your lessons learned, your successes and epic failures, as your dream transitions from Alibre to reality? less
Daniel Gauthier
Hi Folks, Great to find likeminded Alibre users. You might want to check out www.elance.com where a more prominent Alibre presence could compete with Solidworks and Pro/E. Cheers! Dan.
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