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ewynn9 · 07-31-2012, 06:36 PM

Anyone here know of some programs that will allow me to sketch out basic blueprint?

I'm going to be building a custom entertainment center and I want to put my hand drawings into something a little more accurate. Wold be nice to scale it out too.

Linux compatibility is a plus but not a requirement.

2Carats · 07-31-2012, 06:43 PM

AutoCad...

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AdamZ · 07-31-2012, 06:45 PM

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This.

Any cad program will be find if you know how to do it. Most are pretty difficult.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 07-31-2012, 06:50 PM

Autodesk software: http://usa.autodesk.com/

ewynn9 · 07-31-2012, 06:54 PM

I know about auto cad, but I was looking more on the free side. I can't really justify the money for autocad software for a couple projects.

CFD · 07-31-2012, 07:03 PM

Autocad is a bit technical for laying out an entertainment center LOL

GoldCartridgeGamer · 07-31-2012, 07:07 PM

Pirate the software? I'll ask some employees at my firm if they know of any freeware. Also you can get a 30 day trial of an Autodesk software I believe.

ewynn9 · 07-31-2012, 07:25 PM

I was able to find google sketchup. Looks like it might be what I need but still have to play with it.

shank0668 · 07-31-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CFD

Autocad is a bit technical for laying out an entertainment center LOL

You could probably sketch something in Excel (seriously)

mikeb27 · 07-31-2012, 07:33 PM

Google SketchUP (free version) is a great tool. You can layout the entertainment center in 2D and extrude it into a 3D model. Just download the program and start messing around with it, that's how I taught myself. We still use it in my office (architectural) from time to time to show clients basic 3D models.

I also use AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting programs, but they are on the expensive side, and probably not worth it to purchase just for this. If you wanted, you could send me your sketch and I could draft it to scale and make a pdf of it for you.

ewynn9 · 07-31-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeb27

Google SketchUP (free version) is a great tool. You can layout the entertainment center in 2D and extrude it into a 3D model. Just download the program and start messing around with it, that's how I taught myself. We still use it in my office (architectural) from time to time to show clients basic 3D models.

I also use AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting programs, but they are on the expensive side, and probably not worth it to purchase just for this. If you wanted, you could send me your sketch and I could draft it to scale and make a pdf of it for you.

I might do that if I can't figure sketchup out.

mikeb27 · 07-31-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ewynn9

I might do that if I can't figure sketchup out.

No problem, just let me know. And if you have any SketchUp questions I can try to help you out with that too. I am at work tomorrow, and then out Thursday-Sunday for Fest.

HookemHorns · 07-31-2012, 08:16 PM

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GoldCartridgeGamer · 07-31-2012, 08:22 PM

Completely forgot about Google SketchUp.

07-31-2012, 06:36 PM	#1
ewynn9 Drives: IOM 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McKinney TX Posts: 596	Blueprint drawing software? Anyone here know of some programs that will allow me to sketch out basic blueprint? I'm going to be building a custom entertainment center and I want to put my hand drawings into something a little more accurate. Wold be nice to scale it out too. Linux compatibility is a plus but not a requirement. __________________

07-31-2012, 06:43 PM	#2
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07-31-2012, 06:54 PM	#5
ewynn9 Drives: IOM 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McKinney TX Posts: 596	I know about auto cad, but I was looking more on the free side. I can't really justify the money for autocad software for a couple projects. __________________

07-31-2012, 07:07 PM	#7
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	Pirate the software? I'll ask some employees at my firm if they know of any freeware. Also you can get a 30 day trial of an Autodesk software I believe. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

07-31-2012, 07:03 PM	#6
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	Autocad is a bit technical for laying out an entertainment center LOL

07-31-2012, 07:25 PM	#8
ewynn9 Drives: IOM 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McKinney TX Posts: 596	I was able to find google sketchup. Looks like it might be what I need but still have to play with it. __________________

07-31-2012, 07:33 PM	#10
mikeb27 Drives: 2011 Black 2LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 213	Google SketchUP (free version) is a great tool. You can layout the entertainment center in 2D and extrude it into a 3D model. Just download the program and start messing around with it, that's how I taught myself. We still use it in my office (architectural) from time to time to show clients basic 3D models. I also use AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting programs, but they are on the expensive side, and probably not worth it to purchase just for this. If you wanted, you could send me your sketch and I could draft it to scale and make a pdf of it for you. __________________

07-31-2012, 08:16 PM	#13
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07-31-2012, 08:22 PM	#14
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	Completely forgot about Google SketchUp. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.