[SOLVED] CAD software. Has anyone had experience with BRLcad or Varkon? Both are CAD software.

sheoak12 · 07-07-2011, 12:12 PM

I have often tried to install CAD software but usually fall back on Wine and Autocad. Many of the better quality programmes have a long list of dependancies which are very time consuming and often unreliable to install. However, I noticed recently that Slackware was porting BRLcad so I am downloading to give it a try. Has anyone had experience with this software which they would care to share? Thanks.

SonnySee · 07-07-2011, 12:33 PM

I would suggest that you try DraftSight:
http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsig...ad-draftsight/
It is cross platform compatible.
I have it installed on Windows Vista on my computer at work, and on Ubuntu Natty on my laptop at home.

I have had success opening Autocad files from even the latest versions.
If you are familiar with Autocad then you should be able to find your way around the program with a minimal learning curve.

Cheers!

Sonny

knudfl · 07-07-2011, 12:59 PM

Welcome to LQ.

Briscad for Linux http://www.bricscad.com/en_INTL/

... And : "6 of the Best Free Linux CAD Software"
http://www.linuxlinks.com/article/20...15929/CAD.html

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