Looking for design software like solidworks

[Beavinator]

Hello I wanted to get some peoples opinions on where to get a good program for designing parts for bikes like custom frames, torque arms etc. I would like to find something fairly cheap or even better free. Thanks!

 

[Miles]

I use this: http://www.alibre.com/ The personal edition costs $200

Other low cost (relatively!) software:
http://www.punchcad.com/p-9-viacad-2d3d-v8.aspx
http://www.turbocad.com/TurboCAD/TurboCADWindows/TurboCADDeluxe18/tabid/1869/Default.aspx
http://moi3d.com/

Solidworks student edition (1 year only...):
http://store.solidworks.com/studentstore/default.php

Inventor student edition (free):
http://stuartmeldrum.co.uk/blog/2009/08/07/updated-how-to-download-your-free-student-copy-of-autodesk-inventor/

Other free stuff:
http://www.ptc.com/products/creo-elements-direct/modeling-express/index-v2.htm
http://www.tflex.com/student/
http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/product/index.html

See also:
http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=11154

 

[Beavinator]

Thanks Miles! I am downloading my free copy of Autodesk Inventor right now. Its pretty cool that they will just give you a copy! Now I just need to learn how to use it.