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

I applaude your efforts, Dan. 

I agree with this:

"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."


Note to group: I am totally confused as to:

a) what all packages are available, either as a starting point or as a
source of code
b) what the various pros and cons are of each.

I'd appreciate it if this information began to be summarized somewhere. 
If nobody else wants to do it, I'm willing to be the collection point of
people's input. 

Kim 





On Sat, 2003-01-18 at 10:37, Dan Falck wrote:
> 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
> > 
> > 
> 
-- 
Kim Lux <lux@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

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