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Questions relating to Computer Aided Design (cad)

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Viewing Solidworks Files

Is there software available with which I can open and view Solidworks files SLDPRT, SLDASM, SLDDRW. I am a relative novice, using Ubuntu 12.04. Cheers.
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Problem with Draftsight activation

I have installed DraftSight recently and every time it requires entering my email for activation , I tried to remove it and deleted it's configuration files with this rm -Rv ~/.config/DraftSight then reinstalled it but the same problems occurs…
Ahmed EL Safty
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DraftSight activation does not work

Every time I start DraftSight (14.04 LTS) I am asked to activate the product. I have filled in the required questionnaire several times over but the product activation is not triggered. In a couple of days the trial period expiries so I would be…
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Using Command Line in LibreCAD

I am using LibreCAD and would like to run commands using the Command Line Dock Widget. Have written the following commands in the Command Line Entry. rectangle 0,0 34,55 Rectangle 0,0 34,55 RECTANGLE 0,0 34,55 rectangle 0,0 width 34 height…
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EAGLE 8.6 gives an ''std::runtime_error'' when running.

I've recently had to install a new version of Autodesk's EAGLE software. I downloaded and unzipped it as I have every previous version, navigated to the install folder and ran ./eagle run as I have every time before. This time, however, it won't…
Archie Roques
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brl-cad won't start - no version information available

I tried to install brl-cad. When I now try to open archer (part of it), I get the message "unexpected error occurred" and start up doesn't finish. When I start the program from console, I get these: user@user-HP-250-G5-Notebook-PC:~$…
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Draftsight 2016 Top Menus absent

I upgraded to Draftsight 2016 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Now, when I start, there is no menu on the top. Mouse hover Does anybody have an idea how to get the menu back?
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Is there Ubuntu software for architectural drafting

I want to draw plans for domestic buildings and be able to estimate materials and costings. Is there relatively simple CAD software available. I've searched extensively with no success.
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