I know some here have asked about the free versions of cad software
before. In this month's issue of CADALYST magazine (covering the CAD
industry) there was a news item that Solidedge is offering their 2D
package free for download. The item was accompanied by the quote: "We
are talking top-notch 2D drafting here; not the weak teasers the
industry has seen offered free in the past."

I have no affiliation with them nor have I checked it out for the
details or worthiness of the software as I have access to AutoCAD and
Autodesk Inventor. I just thought I would pass this along for anyone
who doesn't have something else. The link given is
www.solidedge.com/free2d

On 27 Oct 2006 10:30:22 -0700, wrote:

I know some here have asked about the free versions of cad software
before. In this month's issue of CADALYST magazine (covering the CAD
industry) there was a news item that Solidedge is offering their 2D
package free for download. The item was accompanied by the quote: "We
are talking top-notch 2D drafting here; not the weak teasers the
industry has seen offered free in the past."

I have no affiliation with them nor have I checked it out for the
details or worthiness of the software as I have access to AutoCAD and
Autodesk Inventor. I just thought I would pass this along for anyone
who doesn't have something else. The link given is
www.solidedge.com/free2d


FYI, the download is in excess of 233 MB, so if you're on a slow
connection, be prepared for a loooooong wait.

I've downloaded it, but haven't yet installed it so can't give any
critique.