[colug-432] CAD

[Thomas Cranston]

On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 9:27 AM, R P Herrold <herrold at owlriver.com> wrote:

> On Wed, 2 Jan 2013, Thomas Cranston wrote:
>
> > I am again trying out Linux CAD programs. They are getting better, but
> not
> > up to AutoCad version 12 level. Pretty close though. Presently trying out
> > LibreCAD. Can't figure out how to change line width. No Manual for
> LibreCAD
> > yet.
> >
> > Can anybody recommend a Linux compatible CAD program. Otherwise I will
> have
> > to boot up my old Winders 98 SE box to run AutoCad.
>
> Blender ? (3d)
> Inkspace ? (2d)
> kicad ? (electronics schematics)
>
> Chasing feature for feature compatability to a given
> commercial product sometimes means copying a sub-optimal
> design that has become a functional interface 'standard'
> because of a need to accomodate users that do not want to lose
> embedded 'muscle memory' ...
>
> -- Russ herrold
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Hi

I just want to be able to do 2D mechanical. Would be great if I can find
something compatible with .dwg. Looks line VariCAD might fill the bill.
Don't absolutely need .dwg compatibility.
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