[colug-432] CAD

[Jason White]

On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 12:16 PM, Thomas Cranston
<thomas.w.cranston at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> 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.
>
> 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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Thomas, If you reach a clear verdict as to a winner, please post your
findings. I also am looking for a suitable program to match Autocad.

-- 
Jason White