Hey guys, there are many FOSS CAD programs out there. Someone could indicate an easy one to use/learn?
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Hey guys, there are many FOSS CAD programs out there. Someone could indicate an easy one to use/learn?
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I've downloaded yesterday LibreCAD. It seems quite a simple alternative.
I don't know how to use AutoCAD, either. But I need to learn (i'm an civil engineering student).
Another user of this forum posted, in other thread, this THIS manual.
If it is 3D you are after then Sketchup is easy to learn.
Well it is not FOSS but there is a free version ;)
It isn't FOSS, but Dassault Systems (makers of Catia and Solidworks) have a 2D CAD program called DraftSight that is a direct replacement for AutoCAD. The best part is that it is free and they provide online training materials.
HYCAD 5.33 is also user friendly CAD program software. Try it :)
You don't say what kind of CAD software you are looking for. If 3D then check out Moment of Inspiration http://www.moi3d.com. A nurbs surface modellor (think Rhino) that runs 100% in wine. Not FOSS though. Costs $295.
Draftsight does work almost exactly like AutoCAD which I found very useful and made the transition easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by hambone79
Do you have any experience of using CAD already? What are you looking to use it for?