Freeship is developed to offer an alternative to hullform definition programs based on NURB surface modeling. Most hull modeling packages use these parametric spline surfaces which can be very. Demonstration exhibits the New Free From Feature in SolidWorks 3D CAD Software. Mark Biasotti, Product Manager.

Carlson's Hull Designer Program Tips ...

Gregg Carlson has written an amazingly powerful boat design program that is popular with many of the amateur designers on the web. It is also FREE, which is a small miracle.... thanks again Gregg! It's available towards the bottom of his home page HERE. Very interesting stuff on his plotter cutter CNC machines there too.

Or, download Gregg's HullDesigner , here.

It is a simple, interactive, visual 3-d hull design Windows programfor modeling and developing panels for plywood or metal chine construction. FindCenter of Buoyancy, Center of Lateral Area, Length Waterline, and rightingmoment (pitched or heeled) among other calculations. Create patterns for stem,stern, bulkheads, up to 10 chines, and up to 8 frames for construction. Includesa 3, 4, or 5 sheet nesting and hand-plotting capability and output to VRML, DXF,HPGL, or Carlson plotters. Includes sample designs and Word 6.0 manual. UserGavin Atkin offers a tutorialand additional sample designs.

Free Ship Hull Design Software

Users Tips:

Carlsons software also creates VRMLs which, with a free pluggin, can beloaded
into a browser and spun around in 3d as a solid object, shaded and everything.
Really a great visualization of the boat, much improved over what is in the
package for minimal work.

Free Ship Hull Design Software Mac

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Not instantly obvious is the fact that until you save a design (even ifyou just opened it) none of the parts will be available in the'nesting' section for fitting onto plywood.

Free Ship Design Software

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