Dionysus
Well-Known Member
Okay since I've seen this come up time and time again I figured a thread would be a good idea. I've heard people asking about CAD software availability, pricing, uses, etc. Especially a lot of people essentially saying "I can't afford AutoCAD or Vectorworks". Lets talk about CAD, there is a world of various CAD software packages, all of which have their ups and downs.
As I said I've heard a lot of people time and time again asking about different options for CAD.
We can talk about useage, available options, etc. I will construct a list to live in this initial post and can build an entry in the Wiki once we've had some contribution. CAD is very useful and is especially useful for helping to figure things out in advance. (as is mechanical Drafting).
What CAD software do you use? How do you use it?
I'll get us started.
Drafting CAD Applications (Free)
Draftsight - http://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight-cad-software/ - very much like older versions of AutoCAD
LibreCAD - http://librecad.org/cms/home.html - Again like older AutoCAD versions, OPEN SOURCE CAD
Professional Drafting CAD
Autodesk AutoCAD (Traditional 2D/3D CAD)
Autodesk AutoCAD 360 (cloud Based "free", but not really free app for AutoCAD users.)
Vectorworks
Lighting Specific CAD
Vectorworks Spotlight - The Industry standard in theatre CAD for lighting now. Connects with Lightwright.
WYSIWYG -
As I said I've heard a lot of people time and time again asking about different options for CAD.
We can talk about useage, available options, etc. I will construct a list to live in this initial post and can build an entry in the Wiki once we've had some contribution. CAD is very useful and is especially useful for helping to figure things out in advance. (as is mechanical Drafting).
What CAD software do you use? How do you use it?
I'll get us started.
Drafting CAD Applications (Free)
Draftsight - http://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight-cad-software/ - very much like older versions of AutoCAD
LibreCAD - http://librecad.org/cms/home.html - Again like older AutoCAD versions, OPEN SOURCE CAD
Professional Drafting CAD
Autodesk AutoCAD (Traditional 2D/3D CAD)
Autodesk AutoCAD 360 (cloud Based "free", but not really free app for AutoCAD users.)
Vectorworks
Lighting Specific CAD
Vectorworks Spotlight - The Industry standard in theatre CAD for lighting now. Connects with Lightwright.
WYSIWYG -