Affordable CAD software?.

For some reason I think DarftSight works on Linux

JA,

I think there's something wrong with your system. I'm using TCAD 16.2 Pro/Plat on my Win10 x64 system with no problems.

If you upgraded an earlier (Win7 or Win8) system to Win10, then try re-installing TCAD 16.

Gary

I will try again in a few days time when I have some available time. Thanks.

JA

Im learning FreeCad. It is what it says and meets my needs.

Success, many thanks Gary.

JA

Another vote for Turbo CAD here - although it seems a bit like "Marmite" - you either like it or hate it.

I've been a long term user - starting with a free version of TC4DL and have upgraded several times - although I'm currently still on V15. I'm fairly proficient in 2D now but I've had to invest time to learn it.

I struggled to use TC 3D but then watched the tutorials on YouTube and a few things clicked. You need to re-think to some extent how you approach a drawing. I was very pleased to produce a reasonably complex 3D drawing recently with full rendering. Not sure it was particularly worth the effort (over 2D) in this case - but it was more of a 'let's see if I can do this' exercise.

There may be better system out there these days but why change if your CAD tool is more than capable of meeting your current drawing needs.

By the way - the comments about the Evil Empire (et al) that is Microsoft are running a bit thin these days. I used to hear them mostly from Apple fans, which is somewhat ironic given that Apple is the most closed/proprietary platform on Earth that you can choose. Stylish, yes; Cheap, no; Open Hardware or Software - absolutely not.

If you want Free/Open/"Death to all Capitalists" etc - then Linux is there for you to enjoy and many do so. One day, I may take the plunge too. Meanwhile, as a satisfied Microsoft user over several decades now, I'm happy to continue that way for now.

Regards,

IanT

Another Windows fan, still on XP32 and 64

Use the xp32 with Zonealarm pro because it blocks all outgoing transmissions, and there are a lot

I don't like my computer communicating with unknown receipients

The next version, Vista, wouldn't let ZAP work, surprise surprise, so I stuck with XP32

Designspark 1 works fine with the XP os

Viacad from Punchcad. various versions, 2d only, 2d/3d and Pro. I have the 2d/3d version. Quite intuitive and reasonably priced IMHO.

What attracted me to it was the fact it comes in PC and MAC versions, so my dad and i can share drawings for when he gets our 3d printer working!!!!

they also have a power pack add-on for 3d-printing but i have not played with this yet but it purports to 'fix' your drawing before you print it (fill in the meshes etc)

I have also started to look at iPad apps for quick drawings. Concept looks best so far with and without stylus support