they typically save in their own proprietary formats however there are a number of formats that can be passed between although some data will likely be lost. If you are 3D printing you want to be saving in STL
Ok that's cool. So I'm I being dead naive or is it a case of drawing out what you want and sending it off to somewhere to be cut etc.?
Remember, just because something is drawn up in CAD, doesn't mean its well designed and by the same logic, just because a part has been CNC milled or turned doesn't mean it will be good.
good point lol
I agree with Haz, I recommend that you make a to scale wooden model of the CAD before proceeding with fabrication just in case anything doesn't fit correctly etc. And remember to factor in room for wiring! Almost caught me out on multiple occasions :P
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