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Old 01-04-2015, 02:05 PM
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Default Need a simple CAD program

I want to cut a new panel for my plane, and I don't want to hog it out with a drill and a file like I did my last one. Can anyone suggest a simple 2-D CAD program preferably freebie) that will handle it? Need to print out full size at Kinko's. Also output a file format that a CNC mill or laser or water jet could use, but I don't know what format that would be!
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Old 01-04-2015, 02:12 PM
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http://www.3ds.com/products-services...free-download/
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Old 01-04-2015, 02:15 PM
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draftsight.
http://www.3ds.com/products-services...-cad-software/
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Old 01-04-2015, 02:16 PM
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Ha ha! Thats hilarious Dbro...!
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Old 01-04-2015, 02:37 PM
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Default ?????

Uhhhh......what?
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Old 01-04-2015, 02:42 PM
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Both jmod & dbro came up with the same recommendation, a minute apart. That IS kinda funny...
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Old 01-04-2015, 02:43 PM
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I think the reference is to them both posting the same site a minute or so apart. Donno...
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Old 01-04-2015, 02:53 PM
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same answer, same time! Once your RV is built you just hang out here
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Old 01-04-2015, 02:57 PM
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Default Draftsight

Any body else have installation problems with this? File string too long or some such, but it doesn't give me the option to re-name or modify.

Any help appreciated from those who've had success with the install.
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Old 01-04-2015, 06:21 PM
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Default Too dumb I guess

Well....thanks for the help guys, but I downloaded the program and tried to use it - no way! Is there a tutorial somewhere, or should I maybe break out the drill and the rat tail file?
Wait!.....I get it! This was a joke, right? Come on now, let me in on it.
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