low priced CAD software

[len]

Looking for low priced (free?) basic CAD program. Something that I can create an overhead view of a venue, and maybe show doorways, electrical outlets, etc. Short learning curve would be ideal.

 

[CraigV]

Google Sketchup is free for individual use. I haven't really used it to draft a plot, but what I have done has been fairly straight-forward.

 

[sk8rsdad]

+1 for Sketchup but it's not Google's. Google spun it off to Trimble several years ago.

 

[CraigV]

+1 for Sketchup but it's not Google's. Google spun it off to Trimble several years ago.

Ah! Maybe I should get around to updating!

 

[AxlD1234]

If you're a student at a university you can get Vectorworks for Free for a year.

 

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Tinkercad

 

[Dionysus]

http://www.controlbooth.com/threads/cad-design-and-drafting-software-options.38838/
I started this thread a while ago to discuss CAD options. There are several free options.

 

[rsmentele]

When not using Vectorworks I use DraftSight VERY similar to AutoCAD, came shortcut keys and everything. Can open .dwg and its FREE

https://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight-cad-software/

 

[firewater88]

If you're a student at a university you can get Vectorworks for Free for a year.

Same with Autocad. Thats what I use.

 

[WVTheatre]

Students have free access to AutoDesk Inventor. Very good programme in my opinion.

 

[Joshualangman]

Drafty is CAD specifically for theatre. Haven't used it myself yet, but here you go:

https://plott.in:3000/