jamie3 Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 I've attempted to use Front panel designer however I find it very difficult to do any measuring and lining up of parts.Are there any alternatives (preferably free) to FPD? I have some CAD background from university in AutoCad applications.Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimo Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 try inkscape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nILS Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 I find it very difficult to do any measuring and lining up of parts.You have a CAD background and find it difficult to line things up in FPD? ;DTry this: Right click -> align to grid.What I do a lot is to change the grid to whatever it is I am working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie3 Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 i've used autocad about 6 years ago in university while doing my undergrad in engineering. too much drinking caused me to forget itthe grid made things a bit more easier. at least now i can perform approximations.thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstamand Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 If you are on a PC and you don't need 3D capabilities, again, try Solid Edge FREE 2D version. This is hi-end CAD software my friend.http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/products/velocity/solidedge/free2d/index.shtmlSee this fact sheet (PDF): http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/Images/fs_se_2d_drafting_tcm53-24085.pdfWhether you are using 2D across your company or for a specific 2D design process, Solid Edge 2D Drafting will give you an immediate advantage with production-proven capabilities including drawing layout, Goal Seeking, diagramming, and dimensioning. It is fully compliant with ISO, ANSI, BSI, DIN, JIS and UNI, and it's absolutely FREE to download and use. Solid Edge 2D Drafting eases the transition from 2D AutoCAD with import wizards, matched fonts and color schemes, XREF support, paper/model space support and much more. Get up to speed faster with a built-in Command Finder - never look for AutoCAD equilvalent command again.Solid Edge 2D Drafting requires Windows XP or Vista and now includes the Free Solid Edge Viewer. Make sure you have Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later for the download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nILS Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 try Solid Edge FREE 2D version. This is hi-end CAD software my friend.OMG this is the worst case of hardcore advertising ever. Sounds like the guys that want me to change my carrier on a daily basis ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstamand Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 OMG this is the worst case of hardcore advertising ever. Sounds like the guys that want me to change my carrier on a daily basis ;DFor someone that does not use any already, it is a good free solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nILS Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 For someone that does not use any already, it is a good free solution.I didn't say it wasn't, now did I? Read. Think. Reply. Or don't (reply). Oh, and if you reply using quotes reference the stuff you quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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