[colug-432] 2D CAD

[Richard Holbert]

On 10/07/2015 11:56 PM, Tom wrote:
> Looking for Linux compatible 2D CAD. Will be running with Linux Mint 17
> Cinnamon 64 bit. Tried LibreCAD, then Qcad, and now am trying FreeCAD
> which really impressed me. It has 2D function, but is really intended
> for 3D. Seems a lot like Solid Works, but is overkill for what I want to
> do right now. I will probably fix my Windows 98 Box so I can run
> AutoCad, for now unless I can find something 2D I can run on Linux. That
> said I intend to explore FreeCAD soon.
>
> Tom
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I'm thinking about using inkscape for creating 2D drawings and then 
using OpenSCAD to extruded the 2D drawings into 3D objects. Also, if 
your design is simple enough, you could use a laser cutter to convert 
your 2D inkscape drawings into 3D objects.