Drawing Software?

Drawing Software?

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28 August 2015 at 15:38 #202302
James Bennet
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While waiting on my mini lathe to arrive, I was wondering what CAD software people used for drawings – I just want to do some working drawings of the parts I intend to machine, and if you could recommend a free (or sub 30 quid) offering, and your experiences with it, that would be great. I'm good with computers, and used ProDesktop a bit in school 15 years ago or so.
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28 August 2015 at 15:38 #7774
James Bennet
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Drawing Software?
28 August 2015 at 15:38 #202303
James Bennet
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(for windows is fine, but bonus points if it runs on linux too)

How easy is SolidWorks and AutoCad to pick up for 2d stuff?

Edited By James Bennet on 28/08/2015 15:40:56
28 August 2015 at 15:47 #202306
duncan webster 1
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Draftsight is free and good. Transition form Autocad was seamless, similarly Progecad. No experience of any others. Version of Draftsight for Linux available I think
28 August 2015 at 16:04 #202310
James Bennet
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Thanks, will give Draftsight a go.
28 August 2015 at 18:18 #202327
Enough!
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You might want to go through some of the "back issues" for more info.
28 August 2015 at 18:28 #202331
Ajohnw
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Librecad seems to have a number of linux users. Not sure if they have a windows or mac version. Sometimes those 2 are beta if available.

I prefer sketches myself so pass on usability

John

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28 August 2015 at 19:51 #202342
Russell Eberhardt
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Draftsight works well on Linux. There are two versions, one for Ubuntu and one for Fedora. I use the Ubuntu version on Linux Mint.

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