Need a good, cheap 2D CAD app (preferably free)

I need to do some basic layouts of my backyard for my new shed. I use
SolidWorks at work, but I need to do this 2D stuff at home. Anyone
recommend something simple, but good to use that is free ? The last 2D
software that I used was AutoCAD R14.

 

Cad STD, Ally Cad, A9 Cad, Google Sketch-Up, are all Freeware. Do
a Google and you will probably find more than that.

G. De Angelis
De Angelis Tool
Valhalla Grafix
www.deangelistool.com

 

Yea, I have SolidWorks installed at home, but I dont want to bother
doing this in 3D.

 

I already googled 2D cad packages. Im just tryinig to get some
suggestions from the group.

 

If you have SW at home, and want free 2D, how about DWG Editor?

WT

 

If you have SolidWorks installed, then why not use DWGeditor it's on the
SolidWorks install CD?

John Layne
www.solidengineering.co.nz

 

Solid Edge is offering a 2D version for free.

http://www.solid-edge.com/free2d/default.htm

I'd wager there will be some strings attached, such as phone calls from VARs
and emails offering you deals to upgrade to 3D Solid Edge for a low, low
price of....

 

Not certain but believe I've read that TurboCAD gives away old versions.

 

colored construction paper comes to mind, or kids toys, boxes of cereal
and cans of beans on the kitchen table,... sorry, wish I was home -
we're in day one of our ISO audit - bit stressed out at the moment.
"Sorry sir, did you say 'why is the spec index dated 1998 and the spec
dated 2002?"

Some of the imsi turbo-cad type packages or landscape software can be
found at used book stores like Half-price Books for $10.

If you haven't tried Sketch-up - free from Google, it's worth a look.
Easy to use and fun, and then you can put your back-yard out there for
all of us to see.

Diego

 

I forgot about DWG Editor. I just installed it. This may work, but
ill keep looking for a landscape type 2D package.

Thanks .

 

Beside the fly out windows the command line works like AutoCAD 2000. If
you are used to AutoCAD and use the key board it works about the
same...but it takes some looking to find out how to customize the
drawing environment.

Steve