What CAD to get for Cut2d?

[forrest39]

Hello All...

I'm currently using sketchup pro, but can't get cut2d to open the dxf. I'm wondering if there is a better cad for 2.5d work that will work better with cut2d. A few of the CAD's that I have tried will import the image, but the scale is off and needs to be edited. Depending on the part to be cut, that might be a pain...
What inexpensive (less than $100) cad's have people used that are easy to use that translate well with cut2d?
Thanks! -4ist

[ger21]

Both DoubleCAD and ProgeCAD have free versions that should work fine with Cut2D. Just Google them.

[harley4ever]

Dolphin cad cam. The cad is free.

[forrest39]

Thanks for the input. Seems that cut2d is particularly picky about which type of DXF it will read. I tried demo's of 8 different CAD's and the winner for now is TurboCAD. Now just to decide on version 16 ($89) or version 15 ($32).

Cheers, -4ist

[ger21]

Always use version 12 .dxf files. If you use that option, you shouldn't have any problems.

[blowlamp]

Thanks for the input. Seems that cut2d is particularly picky about which type of DXF it will read. I tried demo's of 8 different CAD's and the winner for now is TurboCAD. Now just to decide on version 16 ($89) or version 15 ($32).

Cheers, -4ist

ViaCAD2d/3d does an excellent range of dxf exports from R 12 to R 2009. Many other export options too. www.punchcad.com/products/viacad2d3d.htm

[jemmyell]

If you are doing any artistic stuff try CorelDRAW X4 and the latest DXFTool. Both free to try.

-James