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| Country Bubba:
I have been using a couple of FREEWARE Acad look alikes. For the past ~3 years, I have used Progecad smart (can be downloaded here http://www.progesoft.com/en/smart-2009) However the last version is the 2009 version and am not sure if they are going to update it. It has a couple of minor bugs, but has served me well. NOTE: it is for non-commercial use ONLY. Recently, the makers of Solidworks has released a 2D package and again it is very much like Acad. The also have several tutorials in their forum and a fairly active users support in the forum. This can be found at: http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsight/download-draftsight/ an internet connection is required (real e-mail address) for registration that is required, but they have not bugged me at all. It is out of beta now and have issued SP1 however there are still a few issues that need to be fixed. :poke: For 2d drawings, either is great. |
| DaveH:
Here's another free 2D cad with lots of tutorial and web help/support http://www.doublecad.com/ I would sugest you download both (and DraftSight) and see which takes your fancy. DaveH |
| John Stevenson:
--- Quote from: DaveH on May 24, 2011, 04:27:56 PM ---Here's another free 2D cad with lots of tutorial and web help/support http://www.doublecad.com/ I would sugest you download both (and DraftSight) and see which takes your fancy. DaveH --- End quote --- That's very good advise as CAD is like religion, there is no program that suits all. It's a long road but it does pay to download a few and plan to spend at least three nights on each to see which program suits the way you work. John S. |
| DennisWA:
Thanks John S. for the advice on DraftSight - something that I can use on my Apple MacBook :clap: I have just downloaded here in Colorado. The Mac one is a Beta version but it will give me something to do on my current trip to the USA / UK visiting grandchildren (2 months away from my workshop :bang:) Enjoyed the brief chat at Harrogate. Cheers Dennis |
| j45on:
Many thanks everybody :bow: I shall download some now and have a play A few specific answers --- Quote from: DaveH on May 24, 2011, 03:33:48 PM ---j45on, Are you looking for 3D or just 2D. DaveH --- End quote --- Just 2D for now --- Quote from: dickda1 on May 24, 2011, 03:40:31 PM ---Have you tried the free version of Google Sketchup? Free always gets my attention! -Dick --- End quote --- I have but the free version will not output the files I need which is a shame as its easy to use |
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