[Design and Technology] RE: Design software -Help!

[Ian Daniels]

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Ian Daniels 
Design Technology Team Leader
Kardinia International College
PO Box 17 
Geelong Vic, 3220
PH (03) 5278 9999
Fax (03) 5278 9529

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From: destech-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Wragg, Gary G
Sent: Wed 21/03/2007 10:01 AM
To: Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: Design software -Help!


We have been looking for some design software suitable for our Design Education programme at Rosebud S.C. After a protracted period of procrastination it appears to have been narrowed down to three packages: AutoDesk Inventor, Solidworks and SolidEdge.
The final choice will be governed by a number of factors:
1. the software must be able to perform in disparate areas of our technology curriculum - i.e. Product Design, Engineering, Furniture and sheet metal. Additionally, electronics functions would not go astray.
2. It must be suitable for entry-level users at Year 7 up to VCE level for more sophisticated design development.
3. It must offer a drafting (draughting?) capability; conventional 2D and 3D drawing.
 
Each of the above packages has strengths and weaknesses. We need to reconcile initial costs, ongoing maintenance and useability, with our own curriculum needs.
 
We are looking for schools running any of these packages so that we could evaluate it in the field. Any comments or offers to visit would be greatly appreciated.
 
Regards,
Gary Wragg
Rosebud Secondary College

 
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