I need to do some basic layouts of my backyard for my new shed. I use SolidWorks at work, but I need to do this 2D stuff at home. Anyone recommend something simple, but good to use that is free ? The last 2D software that I used was AutoCAD R14.
I'd wager there will be some strings attached, such as phone calls from VARs and emails offering you deals to upgrade to 3D Solid Edge for a low, low price of....
colored construction paper comes to mind, or kids toys, boxes of cereal and cans of beans on the kitchen table,... sorry, wish I was home - we're in day one of our ISO audit - bit stressed out at the moment. "Sorry sir, did you say 'why is the spec index dated 1998 and the spec dated 2002?"
Some of the imsi turbo-cad type packages or landscape software can be found at used book stores like Half-price Books for $10.
If you haven't tried Sketch-up - free from Google, it's worth a look. Easy to use and fun, and then you can put your back-yard out there for all of us to see.
Diego
SW M> I already googled 2D cad packages. Im just tryinig to get some
Beside the fly out windows the command line works like AutoCAD 2000. If you are used to AutoCAD and use the key board it works about the same...but it takes some looking to find out how to customize the drawing environment.
Steve
SW M> I forgot about DWG Editor. I just installed it. This may work, but
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