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Jynx18
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I guess this should go in this forum because I am out of school. Anyway I feel as I have a slight problem right now. I am 27 and have a BSME and a MSME but do not currently work in my field. I am lacking relevant work experience and didn't take advantage of certain things while in school. I am obviously looking to turn things around and really get into gear.
So in the process of this I want to become familiar and proficient with some of the CAD programs available. Something more than a basic understanding. My problem is these programs are practically impossible to use when not at a university or job that has seats. Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor, etc are thousands of dollars to buy. I have been looking into free programs but they are obviously either severely limited in use, not popular, or aren't actually free. I have been using rhinoceros but that is a 90 day trial before needing to buy a license.
What am I supposed to do to get experience with these programs? I am not in school anymore and don't work at a job that uses them so I can't use them and learn them to get a job that uses them. Thanks
So in the process of this I want to become familiar and proficient with some of the CAD programs available. Something more than a basic understanding. My problem is these programs are practically impossible to use when not at a university or job that has seats. Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor, etc are thousands of dollars to buy. I have been looking into free programs but they are obviously either severely limited in use, not popular, or aren't actually free. I have been using rhinoceros but that is a 90 day trial before needing to buy a license.
What am I supposed to do to get experience with these programs? I am not in school anymore and don't work at a job that uses them so I can't use them and learn them to get a job that uses them. Thanks