easy drawing on computer

[Ed Jarvis]

Is there a easy to learn Autocad type program that allows one to draw shapes on the computer

 

[Raif Harik]

idk, but look, when you find the program you want to use, the easiest and fastest way to learn how to use it is to ask chatgpt. I know there's all sorts of stigma, but whatever you think it's gonna do to you and society, it's already going to do, so you may as well get some of the benifit. You simply say "I just loaded X program and I want to do Y" it will tell you exactly what commands to use and where to find them. I"m learning video editing right now. I hate searching for features and trying to figure out what they mean, and which is the right feature to use. chatgpt tells exactly what's available, what the difference is and which I should use. you will thank me. regardless of what happens to your soul
For that matter ask chatgpt for an easy to learn autocad program that is free.

 

[Dave Hulett]

lots of programs can allow you to "draw shapes". Heck the Paint program that's bundled with Windows can do that. What are you trying to do?

 

[Brian Gustin]

There's FreeCAD but that's got a steep learning curve - Microsoft 3D Builder is much simpler (But to find a download for it you have to really DIG for it, Microsoft no longer supports it) For Segmenting, their software is very nice (over at segmentedwoodturners.com I think is the link)

 

[hockenbery]

Is there a easy to learn Autocad type program that allows one to draw shapes on the computer

What do you want to do with the shapes?

I do drawings to create stencils for sandblasting using an Apple pen, PowerPoint and a photo.

I import the photo into PowerPoint. Trace the lines I want with the Apple pen then erase the photo.

I then have a single color photo to import into the vinyl cutting program that cuts the resist I use.
This cutting program has a simplify that takes the thousands of point and reduces them to a hundred or so needed tp create a sharp image on the resist.

I could cut frisket for airbrushing too.

PowerPoint will draw lots of shapes too.

 

[John K Jordan]

I"m learning video editing right now.

Just curious, which software did you go with? There are so many these days.

I've used several over the years (when I did 3d modeling, animation and video for work) but retired and quit about 10 years ago. Mostly used SpeedRazor and a little Adobe Premier. (I despise Premier!)

A few years ago when I decided to start making videos again, this time with drones, horses, and wood, my son, the video pro, recommended DaVinci Resolve by Blackmagic Design. Wow, what powerful software! The free version does a lot but just a little $$$ bumps you up to Resolve Studio, the full pro version. He said professionals all over are using Resolve. Unlike some, there is no ongoing subscription fee.

I don't care about most of the pro features but the paid version does use multiple GPUs for incredible rendering speed.

I set up a studio with a multi camera switcher, good digital recorder, teleprompter and all, edit on a desktop with dual monitors.

I've never tried asking the Chat for help but the manuals, tutorials, and training materials all I needed..

JKJ

 

[John K Jordan]

....program that allows one to draw shapes on the computer

Ed,

When I read this my first thought was what some later pointed out - if you describe what you want to accomplish you might get good recommendations. "draw shapes" is vague.

For example, do you want vector shapes or raster? Geometric or freehand? Something with a library of "clip art"? Need dimensional precision? Will these shapes be printed, be input to other software or hardware? Define the shapes with numbers, computer mouse/cursor/pen/Wacom type tablet? Trace existing images or create from scratch? You need 2D, 3D? You want free or paid?

You mentioned AutoCAD, comprehensive software widely used in industry, architecture, great for precise technical work. I used AutoCAD and some other AutoDesk software for decades. Most such software is so powerful it's usually not easy to learn, except for very simple things. The best software can also be expensive.. (I did internet tech support for the AutoDesk 3DStudio software)

Hey, is Abilene really the prettiest town you've ever seen? And folks there don't treat you mean?

JKJ

 

[Bill Alston]

I looked at CAD programs a couple of times but the learning curve was too steep for the relatively simple things I wanted to draw.
I use the draw function in Free Office and this works fine for simple stuff. I design small jigs and tools etc with it. The software helps me get a better idea of what I’m trying to achieve and allows me to get important elements like threaded holes etc in the right place without interfering with other features.

 

[Raif Harik]

Just curious, which software did you go with? There are so many these days.

I've used several over the years (when I did 3d modeling, animation and video for work) but retired and quit about 10 years ago. Mostly used SpeedRazor and a little Adobe Premier. (I despise Premier!)

A few years ago when I decided to start making videos again, this time with drones, horses, and wood, my son, the video pro, recommended DaVinci Resolve by Blackmagic Design. Wow, what powerful software! The free version does a lot but just a little $$$ bumps you up to Resolve Studio, the full pro version. He said professionals all over are using Resolve. Unlike some, there is no ongoing subscription fee.

I don't care about most of the pro features but the paid version does use multiple GPUs for incredible rendering speed.

I set up a studio with a multi camera switcher, good digital recorder, teleprompter and all, edit on a desktop with dual monitors.

I've never tried asking the Chat for help but the manuals, tutorials, and training materials all I needed..

JKJ

Hey, I'm going to start a different thread on this topic cuz I fear well hijack this one.

Link to other thread

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Thread 'Video editing'

Yesterday at 1:39 PM

This came up in a different thread but was a bit off topic so I decided to make a separate thread. I'll start off by quoting a message from @John K Jordan.

I've used several over the years (when I did 3d modeling, animation and video for work) but retired and quit about 10 years ago. Mostly used SpeedRazor and a little Adobe Premier. (I despise Premier!)

A few years ago when I decided to start making videos again, this time with drones, horses, and wood, my son, the video pro, recommended DaVinci Resolve by Blackmagic Design. Wow, what powerful software! The free version does a...

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[Dave Hulett]

Just curious, which software did you go with? There are so many these days.

I've used several over the years (when I did 3d modeling, animation and video for work) but retired and quit about 10 years ago. Mostly used SpeedRazor and a little Adobe Premier. (I despise Premier!)

A few years ago when I decided to start making videos again, this time with drones, horses, and wood, my son, the video pro, recommended DaVinci Resolve by Blackmagic Design. Wow, what powerful software! The free version does a lot but just a little $$$ bumps you up to Resolve Studio, the full pro version. He said professionals all over are using Resolve. Unlike some, there is no ongoing subscription fee.

I don't care about most of the pro features but the paid version does use multiple GPUs for incredible rendering speed.

I set up a studio with a multi camera switcher, good digital recorder, teleprompter and all, edit on a desktop with dual monitors.

I've never tried asking the Chat for help but the manuals, tutorials, and training materials all I needed..

JKJ

John, I do all the AV for our club and 12 years ago got started with a video editor called Filmora and love it. I record all of our demos that members can view anytime.

 

[John K Jordan]

John, I do all the AV for our club and 12 years ago got started with a video editor called Filmora and love it. I record all of our demos that members can view anytime.

That's wonderful and I applaud the effort it takes. But I have mixed feelings about my own demos being recorded. When I review them I hate to see all the things I forgot to say and some that I said wrong. With my poor memory I've forgotten all that 20 minutes after the demo!

JKJ

 

[hockenbery]

Is there a easy to learn Autocad type program that allows one to draw shapes on the computer

Depending on what you want to draw you might get quick results from AI.
@Ed Davidson posted one of his fantastic yo-yos in the gallery with AI artwork and an offer to help anyone interested.
This gave me an idea of using AI to create images for my sandblast resists.
One theme I have used several times is tree frogs. It took a lot of hours finding suitable frog images and manipulating them to get different looking frogs to cover a form like this

I asked ChatGPT to draw a few frogs. I see from this result I need to tell it to put three toes on front feet and 4 toes on back feet.
Real tree frogs have 4 toes on front and 5 on back. Fewer toes are easier to work with.
Here is my 1 minute drawing experiment with ChatGPT.

 

[Dave Hulett]

That's wonderful and I applaud the effort it takes. But I have mixed feelings about my own demos being recorded. When I review them I hate to see all the things I forgot to say and some that I said wrong. With my poor memory I've forgotten all that 20 minutes after the demo!

JKJ

my memory too. that's why I record them all!