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    Mac OSX software for design/drafting, Math, FEA

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MotoTrojan, Feb 6, 2005.

  1. MotoTrojan

    MotoTrojan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking for Mac Specific (OSX) software for the following applications. -
    I'm looking for software options:
    1. for 2D and 3D design/drafting. Something similar to AutoCad, solid works, unigraphics and catia.

    2. Mathmatics solutions and reporting - similar to MathCad (preferably) or Matlab.

    3. Finite element analysis solver and pre-post processing - Nastran, Patran, Femap, ansys, cosmos, algor, etc.

    Design/drafting and math software is important enough to sway my decision back to windows. The FEA stuff is less so. If I start doing that at home regularly, I could justify a machine dedicated to that.

    Thank you all. Moderator, I'm going to double post this in the Apple forum as well. If this poses an issue for you, feel free to remove one of the postings.
     
    MotoTrojan, Feb 6, 2005
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  2. NEiNastran

    NEiNastran Newbie

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    I think you can run windows on mac now....
     
    NEiNastran, Feb 21, 2008
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  3. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    I think you will be better off using a PC for your needs as Macs seldom support them.
     
    coolguy, Feb 21, 2008
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