I know some here have asked about the free versions of cad software
before. In this month's issue of CADALYST magazine (covering the CAD
industry) there was a news item that Solidedge is offering their 2D
package free for download. The item was accompanied by the quote: "We
are talking top-notch 2D drafting here; not the weak teasers the
industry has seen offered free in the past."
I have no affiliation with them nor have I checked it out for the
details or worthiness of the software as I have access to AutoCAD and
Autodesk Inventor. I just thought I would pass this along for anyone
who doesn't have something else. The link given is
www.solidedge.com/free2d
On 27 Oct 2006 10:30:22 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>I know some here have asked about the free versions of cad software
>before. In this month's issue of CADALYST magazine (covering the CAD
>industry) there was a news item that Solidedge is offering their 2D
>package free for download. The item was accompanied by the quote: "We
>are talking top-notch 2D drafting here; not the weak teasers the
>industry has seen offered free in the past."
>
>I have no affiliation with them nor have I checked it out for the
>details or worthiness of the software as I have access to AutoCAD and
>Autodesk Inventor. I just thought I would pass this along for anyone
>who doesn't have something else. The link given is
>www.solidedge.com/free2d
FYI, the download is in excess of 233 MB, so if you're on a slow
connection, be prepared for a loooooong wait.
I've downloaded it, but haven't yet installed it so can't give any
critique.