RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted April 21, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2010 Any recommendations out there for a free CAD program suitable for a beginner? The primary interest would be in basic architectural drawing. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKG Steve Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Not free but TurboCAD is pretty decent for the price( about US$130), and it is compatible with the Microstation/AutoCad formats I use at work. Although I use Microstation professionally all the time found TurboCAD relatively intuitive to work with - They do a 30day Free trial so it may be worth you checking it out first. HTH HKG Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePipersSon Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 On a previous thread, the following were recommended - DoubleCAD ProgeSoft They are both free, but I would hesitate to say that they are suitable for beginners. I have been trying to get started on the Progesoft product, but haven't succeeded yet. If the requirement is simple, I suggest you try one of the simpler drawing programs. Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnylinny Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 My personal recommendation would be Google SketchUp - there's a free version (as opposed to SketchUp Pro) but both are very good, and very intuitive. It can be downloaded from this website and it has the advantage of the "3D Warehouse" - an online collection of thousands of models made by other people, ranging from architectural features (doors, windows, stairways etc) through scenic details (trees, road signs, cars) up to complete models or large complexes such as airports, all of which can be placed straight into the model at the press of a button. The usual disclaimer applies - I have no connection with Google other than as a very satisfied user of their products. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redkiterail Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 depends what your doing if 3d work blender (more graphical/media use) Skectup (skecthing) there are .dwg editors .dwg being one of the industrial standards for cad files and since autocad is better at 2D .dwg editors make good cad programs for etch artwork. Solidworks has one called blueprint which use windows sliverlight hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_S. Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 There was and may still be a 'Learning Edition' of TurboCad available free of charge on-line. I have had it and used for some years, does all I need. Worth searching for, also seems to be called TurboCad LE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted April 21, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2010 Many thanks all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 This page any good? http://architectafrica.com/bin0/practice.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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