wa371@sdcc12.UUCP (wa371) (01/24/85)
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) UUCP: ...!ucbvax!sdcsvax!sdcc12!wa371, ARPA: sdcsvax!sdcc12!wa371@nosc