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CAD programs - brucem - 30-03-2023
I have had several cad programs in the past starting with Imagineer Technical, a good but expensive approx $1000 in the late 80's when I was still working, it later became Smart sketch, and I couldn't upgrade. Since then I have had some cheapies, at least one dissapeared without trace, leaving lots of drawings on file and unable to be opened. I am looking for something cheap (preferably free). I have found some free ones on the net, and one - Librecad looks as if it would be OK. Does anyone know it or can recommend an alternative?
RE: CAD programs - king1 - 30-03-2023
I have never used any but you could have a look FreeCAD, from the comparison I saw it seemed to get a nudge
https://www3.technologyevaluation.com/solutioncomparison/55236/freecad/55235/librecad
similar ratings on sourceforge as well...
https://sourceforge.net/projects/free-cad/
https://sourceforge.net/projects/librecad/
RE: CAD programs - brucem - 07-04-2023
Since my previos post I have downloaded and have been using Librecad, it seems to do what I want although I have a few problems, mainly with circles and saving files. Probably not readig the instructions. "If all else fails READ THE INSTRUCTIONS"
I have previously tried Freecad without much luck>