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We use Dessault's SolidWorks package, and they are offering a ...
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04-30-2012, 01:54 PM
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Anyone want free 2d CAD software? (AutoCAD compatible)
Anyone interested in a free (w/ free activation) 2D cad software package comparable to AutoCAD?
We use Dessault's SolidWorks package, and they are offering a free 2d system for people to use. Windows, Mac, Ubunto, Fedora, SUSE, Mandriva compatible versions available.
Free CAD software * for your DWG files: DraftSight - Dassault Systèmes
Download DraftSight - Dassault Systèmes
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04-30-2012, 02:02 PM
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Thank you!!!
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Downloaded but it keeps giving an error when I try to install it. It also said to enter my email address, but didn't provide a place to do so. What am I missing?
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04-30-2012, 06:31 PM
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Don't know... I have it on two different machines and had no install issues.
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04-30-2012, 06:38 PM
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It gives me an 1158 error when running the .exe file. I'm attempting to install it on a Win7 machine. There may be a conflict w/ another drafting program on my machine. I'll try deleting that one and see where it gets me.
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I installed it on a blank reinstall WinXP 32-bit, and on a Win7 64-bit workstation running SolidWorks with no issues like I said. Also they were installed at two different times with downloads direct from the link above.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by texan_eagle_scout
I installed it on a blank reinstall WinXP 32-bit, and on a Win7 64-bit workstation running SolidWorks with no issues like I said. Also they were installed at two different times with downloads direct from the link above.
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Not doubting you for a second. I'm sure there is some silly little step that I am missing.
(BTW, Thanks for the heads up on this.  )
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I tried to install on a vista laptop and window is saying there is an error. It doesn't give me an error #.
Thanks for the offer.
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You are my hero. 
I've been searching for a good 2D drafting program for decades. Use Microstation and ACAD at work, but those licenses are ridiculous. Now I'm consulting on my own, there's no way I could justify buying a "real" 3D type program.
Today, I was able to install also on an OLD install of Vista-64. Seems to run fine, but I got a license server offline error so I haven't activated yet.
My main question would be is if these files will be truly compatible with full 3D versions of ACAD down the road. Many times I do concept plans which then get XREF'd into real ACAD drawings by actual CAD techs.
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