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I am a designer / prototyper looking to use cad software for cnc and / or 3d printing steriolithography, as needed for the part.(instead of doing everything by hand) Some free form parts shapes of containers, toy parts etc and also form and fit parts. Many parts will be called out with dimensions as needed not just to look right. I am trying to decide which software to persue. I have looked at rhino and solidworks. Pros and cons of each ease of use etc for design for cnc or stgeriolithography? Learning curve etc. Other software that might be recomended etc. add ons neded ? Any advice I would be gratful.

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