Ok Technical question.
I have a program called Solid Edge that I use for 2-d drawings. It can do 3-d as well, so, I figured I'd import an STL and tweak it to be more screen accurate.
But that didn't work. The version I have does not allow import of STL files. (Solid Edge does, but possibly a newer version that what I have)
So, looking into it, there are a few options. Blender is one of them, but there are others.
The question: I want to be able to modify STL files; however, I also want to create 3-d objects from scratch. I also want a freeware, but the ability to save my work, which some freewares do not allow. It should be easy for an ID10T to operate too.
I had a turntable tonearm all drafted up (soft files were lost to a hard drive crash) and intended to machine it (or have machined) from Aluminum, carbon fiber, brass, tungsten and ceramic (as the sonic need required). I'm thinking now, I could 3-d print the aluminum parts to test the proof of concept.
So, what do you guys suggest?
- Steep learning curve (ID10T friendly)
- Low (or no) cost
- Ability to create objects
- Ability to edit STL files
- Served on a silver platter