[cad-linux] Re: which opensource software is the closest..

> The following was supposedly scribed by
> Janek Kozicki
> on Tuesday 26 August 2003 10:29 am:

>So here is my question:
>
>which opensource software is the closest one to become AutoCAD
>alternative?

To answer that question:  qcad seems like it would be a good bet.

But to ask another question: do we need another drafting program?

I realize that there will always be a need for drawing quick 2-dimensional=
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drawings, but I think that most industries draw way too many pictures when =
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modeling tools are available and better suited.

If you are drawing laser-cut plastic signs or some other 2D product, sure. =
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you are designing a building or an automobile, you should really be doing=20
more than drafting.

There are plenty of modelers available, and also plenty of drafting program=
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If you are looking for an interface-compatible replacement for AutoCAD, may=
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an openCascade app with a TK interface would be the best starting point.  O=
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of the problems with most modelers is that they don't have a quick interfac=
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for drawing construction geometry and annotating drawings.  I think a good=
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openCascade app built with TK would be a great sketcher/drafting program, a=
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this would be inherently linked to the 3D capabilities of openCascade (if=20
correctly designed, of course.)

just my 2=A2.

=2D-Eric

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