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100 Fabulous Freebies for CAD Users 19 Jul, 2010 By:, Cadalyst Labs Report: Readers and editors share software tools and tips that are worth their weight in gold, but don't cost a penny. Editor's Note: Are you looking for the latest version of Cadalyst's guide to free CAD tools? 'Free is a very good price!' Long-time residents of Portland, Oregon, know and love this catchy slogan from the low-budget television commercials of Tom Peterson. A home furnishings dealer who became such an icon that Gus Van Sant cast him in movies, Peterson lured customers to his stores with every kind of freebie imaginable, from hot dogs and haircuts to wrapping paper and area rugs. Nearly every American community has had its own version of Tom Peterson at one time or another, that noisy local retailer who tapped the marketing power of 'Free!'
Fast-forward to the Internet age, and freebies are more prevalent than ever: free Wi-Fi, free e-mail accounts, free screensavers, free games, you name it — the options are endless. And nowhere are the freebies better than in the CAD world, where no-cost tips and tools are plentiful — and more often than not, surprisingly practical. If you're eager to start digging for treasure on your own, you can head straight to the guide at the end of this article.
But finding great freebies in the vast online world can be a challenge. To help you get to the real gems that will make your job easier, we asked Cadalyst readers to tell us about the freebies they can't live without. Those who submitted a favorite freebie that was selected for publication will be awarded a prize from the Cadalyst Store. We share each of these tools based on the recommendations we received from Cadalyst readers and contributors. Ammonia Piping Installation Manual. Editors have not tested each tool extensively; we encourage you to evaluate options according to your own needs.
LISP Routines. Please feel free to download any of the following LISP routines. Can't find the AutoCAD tool you want? If you cannot find the AutoCAD tool you need try: Freelancer.com. There are many drafters and programmers freelancing on this website and they can do whatever you want at a reasonable price.
Be sure to review licensing agreements before downloading to ensure that you can comply with the terms of use. Some sites require that users provide contact or other personal information in exchange for free tools; others suggest a small donation. Now, let's get to the free stuff! General-Purpose Tools CAD might be your primary software, but CAD managers and users alike call on a variety of general-purpose software to get their jobs done, including tools to make PDFs, convert units, and create videos and screen captures. The following free tools are among the best, according to our readers.
PDF Converters. Chris Harris recommends. 'It offers encryption for security, the ability to digitally sign documents, stamping, [and much more].
My favorite feature though, is the ability to create JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, and other formats from a program or an existing PDF. Black Ops 2 God Mode Download more. Plus, all these settings can be saved into profiles for easy switching.' ' is my favorite freebie,' reported Sharla Livingston.
'It is the easiest PDF creator I've used.' The free version displays a sponsor page in your web browser each time you run the software; upgrade for $9.95. A popular freebie that's been around for years is. Use it with virtually any Windows application to create quality PDFs. Reader Marga Io said, 'I could not survive a CAD workday without this tool.
It saves paper too!' Is a free PDF reader, editor, form filler, and form designer that you use online, sidestepping any software installation. Viranjith Tilakaratne said, 'The free, nonregistered version is a very powerful tool, similar to Adobe Acrobat Pro.' For more features at a price, trade up to the professional version of a freebie or check out products from companies including Adobe, Bluebeam, Cadzation, Informative Graphics, and Quadrispace. Unit Converters. Chris Micallef recommends.