I agree. OK to start separate posts for newies, but the Link Repository is a fantastic resource and any links / resources not in there should be added to it by OPs as well.
With that in mind I have upgraded the Link Repository with the software links which had not already been entered.
For 3D CAD software, you might add Onshape from Onshape.com. The free version allows unlimited storage of public files and the “Pro” version allows private files for $125/month.
Thanks. I was a little worried.
The Link Repository is great but easily overlooked if you are new here. Or even not, I admit to forgetting about it myself. The Search function doesn’t bring it up if you search just for vector programs or designing things.
And what I did is purposely a short list of most common ones so nobody feels overwhelmed.
Thanks. I was hoping to find such info here one day. Being an “outsider” with no background knowledge to design programs, these program names are very helpful. thanks on behalf of those of us who need to LEARN things!
Apparently we are limited to 5 tags on a thread. so I dropped awesomeness and programs and added introduction and tutorial to make it potentially easier to find.