Ok I have looked through everything until my eyes are now pin holes and have a question probably asked before but I am going to ask again.
Is there an easy way to take a line drawing from a cad program to a 3d image. Which program would be best to us to make a "blueprint" out of, I have sketch up but want something more refined, not a drawing, would like to put in more detail. I also have knowledge of only Arcview programs so the line drawing and 3d rendering are new to me. I will pay for a program if it does not cost me an arm and a leg. Think that about does it.
I am about to drag out the old square and triangles and start doing it the old fashioned way but would really rather have a way to do it on the computer. Having worked in a metal shop for so long would like to be able to make some detailed drawings for the build so I can figure and measure on paper and not have to make them during construction and this is my first build and my "wardepartment wife" is keeping a close eye on the finances.