Anyone know of a good CAD program?
 

I am looking for a CAD program that I could use to build blueprint buildings and design cabinets etc. Please post any info, would greatly appreciate it!

ummm prolly that google program, er sketch-up? I haven't used it in years, but I hear it's come a long way. Free or cheap or whatever. Free version, not sure the limitations. Pretty sure it has a full trial for 15 or 30 days or something. Otherwise, if you are spending money, auto-desk, it's what I've used at work, but on the company dime, it's expensive. That and bobcat which I don't think is around any longer. Otherwise search sourceforge if you want full function free, I think there were a number of good ones there.

Other alternative is grab a paper, pencil, couple rulers (one extra long), a board, a string (optional), a square (triangle ruler thing) and have at it. Put together a makeshift drafting table. I'm sure there are some quick drafting tutorials on youtube, I took a few semesters of it in HS a long time ago, it's not hard. Just understanding to project the angles to build side views and all that, just takes a little basic understanding.

Auto Desk still bilking companies?

Free? Sketch Up

Paid? AutoCAD , VectorWorks

Hire an architect learning this software is a skill. You will spend less time and money on one versus drafting something up.

12 years in the industry.

PM Me. I will draw whatever you need. I have AutoCAD/SketchUp/Rhino/Revit. I can give you a 3d drawing if you want as well.

<--- Architect.

Yep

Sold pirated and cracked copies of CAD on ebay all throughout college in 2004-2008.

PayPal was in its infancy and guys like me and my roommate contributed greatly to the PayPal you see today..

We completely fucked them up for life.

I wrote a few DLLs that automated blueprint drawings in autocad once.

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