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IC RE 1629
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 Posted - 10/08/2005 : 7:41:51 PM
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Does anyone happen to know how school buses are designed? What kind of software is used to design school buses? I'm in an engineering class at school and we are learning to use AutoCad, an engineering program.
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Jared
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Posted - 10/08/2005 : 9:24:51 PM
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Originally posted by IC RE 1629
Does anyone happen to know how school buses are designed? What kind of software is used to design school buses? I'm in an engineering class at school and we are learning to use AutoCad, an engineering program.
I would assume the advanced automotive corporations such as Freightliner(Thomas), International(IC) are probably using PRO E or Alias Wavefront ( an automotive design program used to conceptualize ergonomics and design ) |
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IC
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USA
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Posted - 10/08/2005 : 11:47:03 PM
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I dunno, 1629.....but when you figure it out....could ya design me a '99 AmTran? I want one so bad I can taste it!
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IC RE 1629
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United States
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Posted - 10/09/2005 : 05:52:41 AM
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| Jared, what do you use to do that BusCad thing you do? |
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thomas86_a
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Posted - 10/09/2005 : 07:04:19 AM
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I thought IC-Corp just used the leftover Carpenter blue prints to design their buses.  |
If you have an International, you NEED customer service. |
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ICfan
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IC RE 1629
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United States
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Posted - 10/09/2005 : 09:22:58 AM
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| I hoping I can create a design and use AutoCad to create 3D, full color models, etc. |
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Buskid
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Posted - 10/09/2005 : 11:40:01 AM
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Originally posted by Jared
I would assume the advanced automotive corporations such as Freightliner(Thomas), International(IC) are probably using PRO E or Alias Wavefront ( an automotive design program used to conceptualize ergonomics and design )
I couldn't tell you for sure, but as Jared suggested, Pro/ENGINEER may be one of the CAD programs used. I have and use Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire myself. Despite its occasional screw-ups, I like it overall. |
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Jared
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IC RE 1629
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United States
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Posted - 10/09/2005 : 2:40:48 PM
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| Is that similar to AutoCad? |
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Jared
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ICfan
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Cody
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United States
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Posted - 10/09/2005 : 4:29:16 PM
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Originally posted by ICfan
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And what exactly is the point of this post? And maybe all your others like this..
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Originally posted by Jared
its more design/conceptual based, not so technical.
www.aliaswavefront.com
Jared, I'm guessing this program isn't free, but do you know how much it costs? Do you have any prices for the others?(Autocad, etc.) I'm thinking about trying out one of these programs soon.
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Buskid
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Posted - 10/09/2005 : 7:08:57 PM
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Originally posted by Cody40691
Jared, I'm guessing this program isn't free, but do you know how much it costs? Do you have any prices for the others?(Autocad, etc.) I'm thinking about trying out one of these programs soon.
Pro/ENGINEER: http://www.proestudent.com/default.asp?action=selectLocation
It costs a lot more, however, for non-students. |
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Designing a Bus
