Getting started with ship designing...

Discussion in 'Software' started by Boatbuilder NL, May 29, 2006.

  1. Boatbuilder NL
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    Boatbuilder NL Junior Member

    Currently I am trying to figure out what ship design software program to buy. I have no experience in using ship design software, and It is very difficult for me to make a new design in the free demo versions, most of the software suppliers have. Any of You have been in the same situation before? I am very interested in any advises or lessons learned regarding how to get started with designing boats, and what software to buy!

    Regards,

    EA
     
    Boatbuilder NL, May 29, 2006
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    Raggi_Thor Nav.arch/Designer/Builder

    If you know how to draw a hull the way you want it with pen and paper, then Rhino may be a good tool.
     
    Raggi_Thor, May 30, 2006
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    Anyone having experience with Prolines? I quess it's very easy for an "amateur designer" as me, that this program automatic generets a hull?
     
    Boatbuilder NL, May 31, 2006
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    Prolines is OK :)
    FreeShip does pretty much the same, and it's free.
     
    Raggi_Thor, May 31, 2006
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