Software Learning Opportunities for Summer: CAD, Stats Anal. & PSpice

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The discussion focuses on finding software options for learning over the summer, particularly in CAD and statistical analysis. The user is already familiar with AutoCAD and Inventor but is seeking longer-term access to software with full features. SolidWorks is mentioned as a preferable option with a student version available, contingent on having a school license. Catia is also noted, though its student licensing is uncertain. For statistical analysis, R is suggested as a free alternative to SAS, while the user expresses interest in learning Python. Recommendations include checking with educational institutions for software access and exploring free software like FreeCAD and Solid Edge, which Siemens offers for free. Autodesk's student portal is highlighted as a resource for unlimited access to their software as long as the user is a student.
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I am home for the summer and trying to learn a decent amount of software. I already know about AutoCAD, Inventor, etc. but I can't find anything from them that lasts more than a month and has features removed maybe someone could point me out to a special offer? Also, what are the more popular statistical analysis programs and could someone hit me up with one that has a good offer. I'll be home for 2.5+ months more so I'd like to do something productive. Also maybe someone could point out some decent PSpice tutroials then that would also be awesome.
 
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I know for a fact that Solidworks has a student version, but you need to have a school license for as far as I know. Still its allot better then Inventor if you ask me, and it includes statical analisys. Even better would be Catia, but I don't know if they do student licenses.

If I were you, I'd also check with your school.
 


Yeah I know my school has a lot of this stuff but its a 4 hours round trip and for some of them you need clearences in order to get into some of the labs but others you can just go online and get them but the server is generally slow.
 


For 3D CAD, there is an up and coming free software call http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/free-cad/index.php?title=Main_Page" ...they keep insisting that they are not ready for production and fear too much popularity too early, but it looks pretty decent to me, already. And the one thing I like the most about it is that it can be program in Python.

For 2D, I think Siemens now offers Solid Edge for free...just google it.

As a replacement of SAS, there is R, of course; have never used it, but I presume it is GUI-less.
 
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What luck, I'm actually trying to self study Python right now, I'll definitely try that out. Thanks!
 


For Autodesk Software:

http://students.autodesk.com/

I use this site myself and they provide unlimited access as long as you are a student and upgrade to the new edition of the software every year.
 

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