Design Software

I think you might want to look into SmartDraw www.smartdraw.com

Try out their demo to see what you think.

Shawn

Rich wrote:

> Hi folks - I am looking for an EASY TO USE design software. Basically,
> what I am looking to achieve is to open a simple, lightweight application
> that shows me something similar to a piece of graph paper. I then drag n'
> drop lines on to it just as I would a REAL piece of graph paper.
>
> Picture this; lets say I am building (I do this as a hobby) an Oak TV
> stand. I want to draw a front view. The measurements are 36" wide and 30"
> tall. I want to click and drag that view on a 2d piece of graph paper as I
> would real graph paper. AND if I make a mistake, I want to easily be able
> to erase that line. (Eraser icons are nice) As I drag and drop I would like
> to see a visual indication of the length.
>
> I don't want a typical CAD software where I have a ton of options I don't
> know how to, and never will have interest in using. I want a simple piece
> of graph paper where I drag and drop lines. Actually, the closest thing so
> far is Paintbrush.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance!
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