free...found it through another forum...looks pretty legit for those wanting to dabble without dropping some g's on pro-e or solidworks licenses

http://www.alibre.com/xpress/s...s.asp

hope it helps...ive been reading about quite a few people who have been looking for other options...hope it helps

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1997514

i suggested the same thing here, a few days ago.

 

my bad

 

i think this thread should stand. the other one is a little more obscure. this thread is one that people can search for.