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From: wa371@sdcc12.UUCP (wa371)
Newsgroups: net.graphics
Subject: CAD system advice wanted
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Date: Thu, 24-Jan-85 01:33:54 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan 24 01:33:54 1985
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Organization: U.C. San Diego, Academic Computer Center
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Would like some advice on computer aided design hardware and software.
The company that I work for builds electro-mechanical machinery. 
We are still in the pencil age and need to modernize our documentation
procedures.
I am thinking of a starter system of moderate cost which could be expanded
later after experience is gained.  The system should aid in the generation
and storage of 2-dimensional mechanical parts drawings and occasional printed
circuit layouts.
We have a Perkin-Elmer minicomputer running UNIX-7 with Berkeley
extensions, (upgradable to system V), which could perhaps
be used as a host to gain some initial experience without too much
capital outlay.  But I would like some specific advice on what
types and brands of software, graphics terminals, and plotters to
shop for.
Any and all advice will be most appreciated.
Thanks.

Bernd Riechelmann                   (Not affiliated with U.C. San Diego)
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