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Civil Engineering & Autocad Alternitive

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I am a PE/QSD looking to test the waters of starting my own business by doing some side work.  While some may disapprove of moonlight it is the only way I can establish clientele to start out on my own.  I will be doing work as a QSD preparing SWPPPs and WQTRs.  I have been looking around for a substitute for AutoCad.  $4k is a lot of money to spend with no clients yet. If you have used a alternative CAD product please tell me of your experience using it with AutoCad generated draws and vice versa.  I am think of pulling a loan to purchase AutoCad but I would like to explore my options before I spend the money. Thank you for your responses.  

RE: Civil Engineering & Autocad Alternitive

Dassault draftsight 2D is free

RE: Civil Engineering & Autocad Alternitive

Latest version of Turbo Cad is about $1000.  Older versions are in the $50-$100 range - E-bay, Craigslist.  Pick an odd numbered version - seem to work better!!  You can learn it in about 30 minutes!!

RE: Civil Engineering & Autocad Alternitive

Try Briscad

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