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Railmodeler or Empire, Which Mac Software is Prefered?

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Railmodeler or Empire, Which Mac Software is Prefered?
Posted by up831 on Monday, February 5, 2024 6:58 PM

Hi Everyone,

We got a Mac awhile ago. I had previously used SCARM on the Windows platform, but now I'm wishing to do all on the Mac.  I downloaded the free versions of both Railmodeler Express and Empire Express.  I can see advantages to each, but I'm interested in everyone else's experiences with these softwares.  Which one do you like?

Less is more,...more or less!

Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)

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Posted by Lost in A2 on Monday, February 5, 2024 7:09 PM

I hadn't heard of either program. I use XTrackCAD, https://xtrkcad-fork.sourceforge.net/Wikka/HomePage

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Posted by up831 on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 10:49 AM

Hi Everyone,

I looked up XtrackCAD online and found out it has a Mac version.  I might download that later.  Thanks for the tip Lost in A2.  Anyone else have an opinion?

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Posted by jjdamnit on Friday, February 9, 2024 12:26 PM

Hello All,

Mac user since 1986.

I use RailmodelerPro and have been very satisfied.

For true CAD on a Mac, Canvas X Draw can't be beat!

You can "subscribe" or "purchase outright" for a one-time price.

Hope this helps.

"Uhh...I didn’t know it was 'impossible' I just made it work...sorry"

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