Another worth considering, but not for the faint of heart, is SolidEdge Free 2D - this is a free, full featured, 2D package - and by "full featured" it really means exactly that.
Its a complete CAD package - the same as their commercial one costing $1000s, but only limited to 2D rather than 3D solid modelling.
I've used it for years - its AutoCad compatible and will import/export DXF files etc. Actively maintained and has user forums & YouTube training videos etc.
Main use I have for it is generating DXF files for laser & profile cutters etc and doing precise 1:1 printouts for chassis drilling - just stick the laser printer output onto the blank chassis using 3M Spray Mount and drill through the fiducial marks...
http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en...onse.shtml
Not recommended for a CAD virgin, but if you want to push the boundaries a bit and are familiar with AutoCad or SolidWorks etc., then this is definitely worth a go... It worth persevering - once you're over the initial hump its a breeze (ish!)
Its a complete CAD package - the same as their commercial one costing $1000s, but only limited to 2D rather than 3D solid modelling.
I've used it for years - its AutoCad compatible and will import/export DXF files etc. Actively maintained and has user forums & YouTube training videos etc.
Main use I have for it is generating DXF files for laser & profile cutters etc and doing precise 1:1 printouts for chassis drilling - just stick the laser printer output onto the blank chassis using 3M Spray Mount and drill through the fiducial marks...
http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en...onse.shtml
Not recommended for a CAD virgin, but if you want to push the boundaries a bit and are familiar with AutoCad or SolidWorks etc., then this is definitely worth a go... It worth persevering - once you're over the initial hump its a breeze (ish!)
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