Hi.
Anyone out there know of a good 2D CAD package? I would like to do some simple layout work for my home shop. Freeware would be great, but I could go as high as $30 or so for something that works well. I have downloaded a couple of packages (CADVANCE, QCAD) but there is almost no documentation with them and I can't figure out how to use them. I would like to draw simple geometry and then edit the length, radius, or what ever as required.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly
I don't know if the deal is still on, but Alibre was giving away a spectacularly good
3D package called design express. I'm using the pro version (it has sheetmetal and the free package doesn't) and I love it. Once you've gotten comfortable with 3D cad, you won't want to look back.
What I use
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I am well pleased with their program.
Lewis.
*********************I use Autosketch (V7, they are up to 9 or 10 now), it is relatively inexpensive, does most 2D things and seems to be very compatible with Autocad format as it comes from Autodesk as well.
For 3D I use Rhino which is expensive but very cool and easy to use.
I use AutoSketch as well, but the current version is up to ~$110. It's a great program, and I designed a ton of oddball stuff with it, from mechanical designs to microwave hybrid circuit layouts.
Doug White
I like Autosketch. I think it was only $30 when we first bought it, but that was pre 2.0. I finally bit the bullet and bought V7, which was a very nice improvement.
Steve
Felice Luftsche>I use Autosketch (V7, they are up to 9 or 10 now), it is relatively
Not sure what you plan on drawing but there is a program called Instant Architect that seems to have features in common with Cad. $14 on ebay. I have it. It works fine but there is no documents. Decent tutorial on the dvd.
I've been using TurboCad (freeware) with good results.
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