LibreCAD to Windows
Description
The popular computer-aided design software LibreCAD was developed for the Windows operating system. However, the software is adapted to work in other popular operating systems. LibreCAD boasts all the necessary tools of a professional designer in the field of 2D design. Creating construction plans or engineering drawings of varying complexity, LibreCAD can easily cope with these tasks.
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Pros and Cons
- Totally free functionality
- Open Source
- Ability to create engineering and construction drawings, schematics and plans
- Wide range of tools for creating complex 2D drawings
- Ability to open created files in different CAD programs
- Files can be saved in dxf, cxf, lff or jww formats
- Supports SVG and PDF export
- Supports import and export of BMP, PNG, PPM, XBM, XPM
- Lack of ability to create 3D drawings
More about LibreCAD
Available open-source software any user can install on his computer. When working with the program you can note a number of useful features:
- A simple and intuitive Russian-language interface will allow even novice users to work with the software.
- Open source code opens up the possibility of extending functionality.
- All the necessary tools for design: the creation of essential lines, geometric shapes, display sizes and footnotes, the possibility of inserting text, the implementation of hatching, and much more.
- The support of the different plug-ins allows LibreCAD to optimize systematically;
- A lot of information and tutorials for working with the program can be found on the internet.
- Support for special CAD formats like DXF, DXF and SVG. However, the user can export his project in the usual PDF version. This is very convenient for organizing the viewing of finished work by users who do not have LibreCAD on their computer.
- The ability to import images to make working with drawings easier.
- Besides the Russian language, about thirty other languages are available.
- Small volume of the most necessary settings.
- Available in its own font format LFF.
- Rich library of ready-made layouts and typical details, which you can use while working on the project.
For software presented in the free-of-charge segment, LibreCAD has more than the necessary set of tools, sufficient for high-quality construction drawings. Thanks to its simplicity and absence of unnecessary options, it is possible for beginners to work in the program along with professional designers.
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