![]() Having done some testing, QCAD free opens the DXF files with a few linetype issues Even if I buy a new version every three years, it would still only cost 1/3 as much as Draftsight. QCAD Professional will open and save DWG, so I'm about to bite the bullet and pay EUR 33 + VAT for a lifetime licence and a year's updates. Having done some testing, QCAD free opens the DXF files with a few linetype issues, but FreeCAD doesn't seem to handle the dimensions and text. ![]() I have just used ODA File Converter (formerly Teigha) to convert everything to DXF (remarkably simple as it does a complete folder as a batch job) so I can guarantee access to them whatever I do. I will put AutoCAD R14 on hold for a bit as Longbow doesn't work on dongled versions, and I am not that keen on going back too far on Windows. Can I just alter the clock on my PC so that we never get to 31/12/19? I'm slowly learning Alibre, and prepared to pay their one off price, but $99/year is a big ask Can't blame them - they are not a charity. Sooner or later they are going to want some cash from you. "Heaven help the Fusion 360 users if Autodesk pull the same stunt" Glad I did not invest to much time in THAT one. I've deleted with win 10 uninstaller but ioUninstaller reported lots of rubbish left behind and it very kindly deleted it all for me. I'm pretty sure I can dig out my dongle and a spare XP licence to run it on. Looks like I will have to hurry up and convert all my drawings back to AutoCAD R14. Time to trial QCad & LibreCad for basic 2D, I think. I have downloaded DesignSpark Mechanical, but now find that requires a £500+ "upgrade" to get 2D. ![]() ![]() I use DraftSight for the odd drawing I need to do mainly for maintenance purposes, but with the odd project. I am using DS 2018 X64 SP3įusion 360 no use in my working environment, I'm afraid Brian. Just opened mine and cannot see a message - is it hidden somewhere?Ī pop-up window down the RHS of mine headed "DraftNews" & then in red "Important Notice" appeared when I opened the program. I've managed to draw a couple of parts for my next project, the support is terrific and it really does get easier. Looks like I will have to get to grips with DesignSpark Mechanical sooner than I thought !įor free to hobbyists, Fusion 360 is the way to go in my opinion, not that it's easy to learn but Lars Christensen videos are a great way to start. The least expensive version will be DraftSight 2019 Standard edition at $99 a year. I had reason to open Draftsight today & there is a message informing that all free versions of Draftsight will cease functioning at the end of this year. All free versions of DraftSight (2018 or earlier) will cease to run after. Once you download and install DraftSight 2019 (free 30-day trial or purchased version), you will no longer be able to re-download or access any previous free version of DraftSight (2018 or earlier). Hopefully you can find a version of DraftSight that suits your needs.ĭraftSight 2019 for Windows® is offered in paid versions only. ![]() I think I’ve covered all the new features in DraftSight in an easy to read format. You can read these blogs by clicking these links: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3and Part 4. We’ve also created blogs detailing the new 3D Functionality within DraftSight Premium. Formulas in Tables– (DraftSight Professional, Premium, Enterprise and Enterprise Plus only).Drawing Frames and Title Blocks – (DraftSight Professional, Premium, Enterprise and Enterprise Plus only).Block Attribute Manager – (DraftSight Professional, Premium, Enterprise and Enterprise Plus only).HomeByMe Integration – (DraftSight Professional, Premium, Enterprise and Enterprise Plus only).Image Tracer – (DraftSight Professional, Premium, Enterprise and Enterprise Plus only).Some of the new functionality built in to DraftSight 2019 includes: DraftSight Professional costs $199.00 a year.ĭraftSight Premium builds on DraftSight Professional and adds 3D Design and Modelling functionality to the user tools. If, on the other hand you would like to customise your DraftSight install, Draftsight Professional gives you all the functionality of DraftSight Standard, but with the added ability to access the DraftSight API and Lisp functionality. Well, if the free version of DraftSight did everything you needed it to do, then the obvious upgrade path would be to Draftsight Standard at a cost of $99.00 a year. We’ve spoken about this previously on this blog, but just in case you are not aware, all free versions of DraftSight will go end of life on Dec 31st 2019. ![]()
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