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  • svperil
    Handtools only
    • Nov 2013
    • 4
    • Bel Air, MD
    • Ryobi 3100

    2-D Software

    I want a FREE 2-D drawing software. To be used primarily for dimensioning parts for a carcass. Any suggestions/recommendations?
  • Tom Slick
    Veteran Member
    • May 2005
    • 2913
    • Paso Robles, Calif, USA.
    • sears BT3 clone

    #2
    If you are looking for something like AutoCad then Draftsight is very similar.
    Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

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    • LinuxRandal
      Veteran Member
      • Feb 2005
      • 4889
      • Independence, MO, USA.
      • bt3100

      #3
      Are you wanting something to draw with (could MS paint work) or something more like a cut list program?
      She couldn't tell the difference between the escape pod, and the bathroom. We had to go back for her.........................Twice.

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      • cwsmith
        Veteran Member
        • Dec 2005
        • 2737
        • NY Southern Tier, USA.
        • BT3100-1

        #4
        Isn't "MS paint" just a bit-map (pixel) instrument? I think svperil is probably looking for a 'vector' drawing program, like AutoCad or one of the cheaper work-a-likes. I use Corel Draw, but it's $100 in the non-pro version. But AutoDesk offers it's 3D programs for free, like 'Fusion 360' or '123 Design', so I would not be surprised if they offer something of a light version of it's AutoCad product. I think I would check there.

        CWS
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        • trungdok
          Established Member
          • Oct 2012
          • 235
          • MA

          #5
          You could use Sketchup in the 2D fashion. If you do prefer the more CAD like feel, LibreCAD is free and looks pretty decent (http://wiki.librecad.org/index.php/Main_Page)

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          • JoeyGee
            Veteran Member
            • Nov 2005
            • 1509
            • Sylvania, OH, USA.
            • BT3100-1

            #6
            Inkscape?

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