Posted by ClaudeQC on Feb 16, 2012; 3:19pm
URL: https://forum.librecad.org/Google-Summer-of-Code-and-LibreCAD-tp5482497p5489789.html


On 16/02/2012 5:34, Clive [via LibreCAD] wrote:

 >
 > Guys as you probably know I`m not a developer (not yet anyway -still
 > learning the basics).
 >
 > So from a users point of view, I think just keep it simple for now -yes
 > there are still things to complete as mentioned but just concentrate on
 > getting Version 2 out -and most of all guys take our time to get it
 > right. You are not under pressure from anyone, the only pressure will
 > come from yourselves!
 >
 > I thank Ries for even getting the whole thing started and of course the
 > original developers. So to my "outside" users view I think that Ries and
 > you original developers should yes of course set "mile stones" but make
 > the whole thing manageable and have fun doing it not under pressure.
 >
 > I personally do not want an Autocad clone -I like the way and feel of
 > LibreCAD just as it is. However I agree with all the above comments that
 > of course some of the features of other CAD programs would be great to
 > see...in time.
 >
 > The other thing is I`ve used and Know AutoCAD, Microstation etc.. etc..
 > and for me Librecad is just the simple 2D CAD program I want to see. For
 > simple Laser cutting plans or DIY work/hobby work LibreCAD is great..
 >

- I totally agree with you.


 >
 > My question is .. Are people expecting a 2d AutoCAD alternative to use
 > for "commercial" purposes for free?
 >

- Personally, I don't expect LibreCAD to become an AutoCAD
   alternative, neither support DWG format (DXF is sufficient),
   neither support a scripting language, neither being a
   "cutting edge" piece of software; but just being a "simple"
   2-D CAD software that can run on most popular platform.


Claude