BenMMellor Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I have a CAD (.dxf) file I need to make a couple of changes to - can anyone recommned a free editor? I was using ABViewer (free version) to tinker around but not sure it will do the job properly. Any advice? cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J03 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I can bring it into AutoCAD & save it out as another format for you if that helps at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenMMellor Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 thanks for the offer but what I'm needing to do is alter a CAD drawing to change a couple of sections to get some watercutting done using the edited file. Might have to see if the cutting firm can make a couple of easy adjustments to the file prior to cutting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J03 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I don't mind making the amends for you if they're pretty straightforward? I'm working in CAD at the moment so it won't be a problem. Alternatively, pm me, I'm sure I've got an old copy of AutoCAD LT kicking about somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperman Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 i use autocad all day. i can make the changes for you. dont know any free programs that i would trust. importing to different file formats and even different programs can through up some strange problems. just a word of warning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Chris_ Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I use Easycad for the odd mechanical doodles I do. Imports/Exports from DXF can go a bit astray with text & dimensions though. I notice they do a free 14day demo download. May have saving disabled but worth a try. http://www.fastcad.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenMMellor Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Well I've downloaded AutoCAD LT 30 day trial. Basically I bought AutoCAD files which have the patterns for watercutting TA22/23 and RA28 dashboards from sheet steel etc. All the plans are in one big file so I was looking at creating each one on it's own. IE StephenG wanted a change made to his TA22 set, so I cut that pattern from the main file, pasted it to a new file and then removed the cuts he didn't want any more. I do need to change the pattern for the RA28 to have a single DIN slot for the radio as well as the original AC + rear screen heater buttons. That's a little more fiddly so might take me a little longer. Hopefully cutting from the original .DXF file and then saving my edited versions in AutoCAD LT will be ok and not screw up the patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv_j Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hypothetically, you could download a keygen for it online to get a full version ... hypothetically speaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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