FYI: For anyone occasionally using CAD/DXF files - humble bundle - CorelCad - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2020, 06:23:22 am
content: If you sometimes have to handle or work with DXF / DWG (Autocad files) then right now you can get the "old" version of CorelCAD 2019 in a Humble Bundle for GBP 24'ish? (USD 30?)CorelCad works with Autocad DWG files up to 2018 version incl. signed files with layers.It is Multiplatform (Macos & Win) and you get 2 activations.https://www.humblebundle.com/software/be-a-creative-superhero"Review" :https://www.techradar.com/uk/reviews/corelcad-2019

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2020, 04:53:19 pm
content: Worth noting that although CorelCAD is a permanent license, CorelDraw is a 6-month subscription.

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2020, 06:11:56 pm
content: Also worth noting that this is CorelCAD 2019. STL import was implemented in CC2020, so no easy transfer of 3D stuff between apps. OTOH, this version may be a cheap route to getting an upgrade to 2020...

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2020, 10:21:53 pm
content: I bought it because I sometimes get a bunch of DWG's or sometimes create some with my 3D Disto - and I have been using Fusion 360 to "convert" but things change in the Fusion 360 world so I thought a permanent license to read and convert DWG/DXF is not a bad thing. I had looked into some of the other ACad clones but prices quickly run up - so for < $30 CorelCad is worth it. If they send out a discounted update offer I MIGHT upgrade.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2020, 11:22:52 am
content: How does this compare to LibreCad? I have used to latter to mess with a DXF file recently and it seems to get the job done.

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2020, 10:18:38 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on October 04, 2020, 11:22:52 amhmm CorelCad is 3D capable - Libre is 2d only. Libre has limited DWG support. That is about all I know

author: Warhawk
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 06, 2020, 07:25:13 pm
content: I posted some time ago: Have a look at DoublecadXT. This SW comes fromt he company developing Turbocad. DoubleCAD XT is very similar to Autocad LT (e.g. 2008), it comes for free (completely) without any bullshit. It supports DWG/DXF too. I think they somehow forgot to delete this promotion some years ago.I've been using it for some time. No internet, no activation, no BS (Hey Autodesk, do you read this?).It is actually that good that I am considering Turbocad Designer 2020 for 60 USD.

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2020, 06:33:19 pm
content: Quote from: Warhawk on October 06, 2020, 07:25:13 pmThanks but the big feature for me is missing - which is 3D... (And MacOS support)

author: Warhawk
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2020, 06:47:09 am
content: Quote from: kaz911 on October 03, 2020, 06:23:22 amDo i get it right, that with two activations I can install the SW just two times in the lifetime? (this would be understandable considering the price).

author: Warhawk
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2020, 09:04:14 pm
content: Quote from: dunkemhigh on October 03, 2020, 06:11:56 pmI just read this"CorelCAD 2019 also gives these users thepower to leverage existing 3D models with STLfile importing capabilities. After bringing thesefiles compatible with 3D printing into CorelCAD2019, they can insert 3D objects contained inthose files into a design and modify themfurther."https://www.coreldraw.com/static/cdgs/product_content/corelcad/2019/corelcad2019-reviewers-guide-en.pdf

author: Warhawk
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2020, 09:09:21 pm
content: Btw: In terms and conditions I read "(d) Your Information. The Service is only for sales of products or product rights (collectively, "Products") to end user customers for their personal,non-commercial use."

author: ebclr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2020, 09:20:19 pm
content: https://wiki.freecadweb.org/FreeCAD_and_DWG_Import

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2020, 10:06:59 pm
content: QuoteSo it says. Easily missed since it's a command line thing (no menu) and in my test of several stl files it failed to import any of them.

author: Kasper
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2020, 06:33:21 am
content: Quote from: ebclr on October 12, 2020, 09:20:19 pm+1 for FreeCAD. I use it for electronics enclosures, charging docks, fabric patterns, etc.

author: Warhawk
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2020, 08:28:13 am
content: Quote from: dunkemhigh on October 12, 2020, 10:06:59 pmI think I give it a try. The price is very good. I installed a demo yesterday and it looked like old good autocad that I am used to. I don't need 3D functionality. It is more for 2D. The DoubleCAD XT is OK but also old.Does anyone know how the ordering process look? Do i just get a key somewhere, or they have a special downloader, 3rd party activation process, etc. ?

author: krish2487
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2020, 12:07:36 pm
content: I am assuming you are referring to the humble bundle offer.I bought the deal and it is pretty straightforward. You just order there and they provide you with a page where you can find links to download the software and the associated key.It is a pretty sweet deal. The software would pay itself over even if you need to use it once or twice..Quote from: Warhawk on October 13, 2020, 08:28:13 am

author: Warhawk
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2020, 01:42:13 pm
content: Quote from: krish2487 on October 13, 2020, 12:07:36 pmThank you for the reply. I am looking forward to order it today in the evening.Thanks for sharing the deal with us!

author: krish2487
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2020, 01:53:58 pm
content: You are welcome. Though, kaz911 is due credit. He shared the deal. :-)Quote from: Warhawk on October 13, 2020, 01:42:13 pm

author: kaz911
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2020, 09:34:23 pm
content: Quote from: krish2487 on October 13, 2020, 01:53:58 pmog jeg siger saa mange tak(translated: And I say thank you very much)/k

author: Warhawk
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2020, 02:43:41 pm
content: Just one more time a big thanks to the OP. I also recommended this HB option to my father and a friend and everybody is extremely happy. Yes, this is like normal autocad.Fun fact: It is powered by ARES. ARES is a 2D kernel that also powers Draftsighthttps://www.digitalengineering247.com/article/corelcad-2018-affordable-autocad-alternative/