
All it takes to create a BOM is to click a few buttons and select the desired format.

One of the key features of this utility is the ability to generate bills of materials and get instant online quotes. You can save time, money and create error-free geometry from an intuitive visual environment. This is due to the fact that DesignerSpark Mechanical is a direct modeler, which means that it gives you the possibility to reshape your 3D models with a simple push or pull. The application is best suited for those who are tired of traditional CAD tools. The developers embedded new technologies to make it easier to edit models, thus saving work time. The software allows you to create complex geometry from scratch. However, you can use it even if you are not a CAD expert. Double and triple clicks help you select closed paths and solids in 3d.DesignSpark Mechanical is a powerful program for Windows for gesture-based modeling. Just some common things which cannot be restored from videos: To move camera around selected object you need to hold middle mouse button pressed and to shift camera - hold also Shift button. Videos are without narration, but I tried to make them short and understandable. I've made these three video tutorials to share my experience of using common tools and some useful tricks. Once you have downloaded and installed it from the download page you can start your experiments. Still it's quite a powerful and easy to use tool, which I consider to be the best available free CAD modelling tool. In fact it's a limited version of SpaceClaim Engineer. That's why when I found that DesignSpark launched free DesignSpark Mechanical modelling software I was just excited. Unfortunately, professional CAD software is expensive. Not saying that to 3D print you just need to model it in some design software. It can save your time and resources and give you certain insights on improvements of your initial idea.

It's generally a good idea in DIY(and not only DIY) projects to model your future device in 3d before start actually making something.
