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Drawing a plan
« on: March 27, 2013, 04:44:15 am »
I'm looking for some basic easy to use software to draw a cabinet plan, anybody got a recommendation. Thanks.

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Re: Drawing a plan
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2013, 05:32:07 am »
I used Google Sketchup to draw out my micro arcade. The basic is free it may not be the best free designing software but its an option.

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Re: Drawing a plan
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2013, 05:38:55 am »
I also use SketchUp.
Before you install it, I suggest watching this intro video to see if SketchUp suits your needs:
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Re: Drawing a plan
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2013, 07:16:06 am »
Thanks for the heads up, I will give it a try.

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Re: Drawing a plan
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2013, 11:39:37 am »
Ditto Sketchup.  Easy to use and free to boot.

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Re: Drawing a plan
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2013, 02:24:49 pm »
I will also tip my hat to Sketchup.  Works for what you are asking for and again free!

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Re: Drawing a plan
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2013, 10:56:12 am »
Ended up using Techsoft 2D V2 software, exactly what I needed with out too much of a learning curve.