[cad-linux] Re: 2D versus 3D thoughts: list of candidates

What about some of the existing projects?  I have tried some of them and 
  been impressed with them.  They aren't full blown, but making a hell 
of an effort.  Why not take a look at what's out there and try to help 
one of them along?
I have tried these:
Qcad
Varkon
Opencascade- using their Draw app
FeeDraft (which used the Opencascade libs)
PyCAD
tkDraw

The closest thing I would call a CAD program was the default Varkon app. 
  I know that it is mainly a framework for making your own app, but the 
default project let me actually draw things,edit them, and save them (as 
a DXF if needed).  There is a scripting langauge bundled with it(MBS) 
that actually makes it kind of useful.  I have played with Varkon of and 
on for a couple of years and never really concentrated on it like I 
should.  As I learn other things about open source software (scripting, 
python, etc) it becomes more interesting to me.

Projects that I am going to check out soon are:
LignumCAD
ExoTkCad (did I spell it right?)
tomCad (even though the source isn't available)
ocadis

Most of these are using the Opencascade libraries.

Anyway, I just don't want to see valid projects get dismissed before 
their time.

Thanks,
Dan




marrandy wrote:
> On Tuesday 14 January 2003 12:27 pm, you wrote:
> 
<snip>
> 
> Time for at least some informal Project Management.
> 
> oohh..ahh
> 
> We need a name.
> 
> I propose a timeframe of One week from today. 22:30 (10:30pm) Friday the 24th 
> January 2003
> 
> Why ???
> 
> 1)   We need a project name that is totally free of all unemcumbrances.  It 
> must be unique.
> 
> 2)   We need to verify the domains are clear and available and purchase them
> 
> Yes, there are a ton of other things to do, pick a programming language that 
> will be suitable (probably, but not definetely C++), bringing other CAD 
> programmers together, more debate and ideas, but we have to move and garner 
> support, generate enthusiasm.
> 
> Ideas without any timeframes and effective project management is death to any 
> endeavor.
> 
> Regards...Martin
> 
>

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