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AutoCAD functionality for free personal use only. DWG 2009 DXF read and write. Similar icons, commands and interface. IntelliCAD AutoLISP interpreter, temporary point snap (like oSnap), layers, blocks. Hatch, block and xref editing. 3D shading and rendering options. Optional approx. 10000 Symbols ALE library. This is the long-awaited free successor to progeCAD Smart 2008. Smart is fully functional and powerful DWG based CAD software that is absolutely free for personal use only. Smart derives it's features directly from the professional codebase of progeCAD. The software is easy to learn and simple to install. progeCAD Smart is charityware that is intended for use by non-profit organizations, students learning CAD, teachers and hobbyists. Business users should instead look at our progeCAD Professional package.
What's new in this version: Version 9.0.28.8 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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"Good Product"
Version: progeCAD 2009 Smart 9.0.28.8
Pros
Good Product
Cons
Good Product
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Good Product
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"more easy to install by on line i very thanks."
Version: progeCAD 2009 Smart 9.0.28.8
Pros
compare to autocad this programme effectivily good.other software need to pay.but this free installment can use for personal utilisation.
it may help for those who are study can do more better .Cons
Cons: A lot of the keyboard shortcuts are different from AutoCAD.
Summary
despite some of the cons. It takes a little getting use from AutoCAD like having to type in INT to select every intersection, or MID for Midpoint, or TAN for Tangent and so and so forth. It's just the little things that can make it really annoying sometimes. But until a better CAD program comes along I will be using ProgeCAD seeing as to purchase AutoCAD is expensive.installing is more better to usage.so this one most of them appricite and enjoing good in futhure also.
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"I can't believe this is FREE!!! AWESOME Score"
Version: progeCAD 2009 Smart 9.0.28.8
Pros
very much like the AutoDesk software you loose an arm and leg for...but it's this one is free!!!
Cons
Nothing yet, other than it has taken me so long to get it.
Summary
Well, I just downloaded it and whipped up a floorplan AutoDesk style with EASE, VERY VERY impressed and happy its 3:30am I can now go to bed and rest knowing I have this puppy with me. I expect great things from this as I use it more, but for now suffice it to say I NEVER register to make coments on this sort of thing and I have at three in the morning has got to say something good right, pretty frick'n amazing, nice job, good work, keep it up.
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"Does all I needed the Big One to do, at the right price"
Version: progeCAD 2009 Smart 9.0.28.8
Pros
Compact, very fast and efficient. Uses the "other " industry standard, so the user isn't alone.
Cons
I'm still looking for them. ProgeCAD is excellent
Summary
I needed a CAD program for a non-profit organisation. This has the Lisp support that I needed, without the incredible cost and bulk of the Big One.
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"Awesome software!"
Version: progeCAD 2009 Smart 9.0.28.8
Pros
Works like AutoCad, very easy to use.
Cons
Have not found any yet.
Summary
I had used AutoCad for many years, but now that I'm retired I wanted to design a barn for my property and did'nt want to buy high $ software. I can't believe it was free.
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"not compatible with Windows 7"
Version: progeCAD 2009 Smart 9.0.28.8
Pros
I couldn't tell, I couldn't install it.
Cons
It won't allow you to install it if you have Windows 7. It only supports XP and Vista (yuck)
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"I loved it!"
Version: progeCAD 2009 Smart 9.0.28.8
Pros
I thought this was a wonderful program. It was simple to learn and did everything that I needed it to do. I also loved the free libraries that I downloaded from the creator's site for this program.
Cons
Because it's free it is limited in what it allows you to do in 3D.
Summary
Keep in mind that I downloaded this to learn my way around an autocad type program before taking my college course on AutoCad. I have completed my Autocad course now with an A. I had less difficulty in the class than my classmates and I truly believe that is because of the experience I got from using this program.
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"Basic functions are hard to find."
Version: progeCAD 2009 Smart 9.0.28.8
Pros
was easy to install?????
Cons
missing too many features to be of use for even simple floor-plans or designing a simple lawn/garden shed. Does it even have a relative coordinate system?
Summary
Sure do wish AutoDesk still made the 2D AutoSketch... They would be better modeling this program from it.
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"Overall Great!! Program but....."
Version: progeCAD 2009 Smart 9.0.28.8
Pros
Aside from the fact that it is free, it's relatively simple to use. ProgeCAD for the most is just like Autodesk's AutoCAD with a few changes.
Cons
A lot of the keyboard shortcuts are different from AutoCAD. The OSNAP features do not work the same way in ProgeCAD as they did AutoCAD you have to type in whether you want an Intersection, Midpoint, Tangent, Parallel, Perpendicular etc.
Summary
I don't care for all the differences from AutoCAD, but then again I did learn AutoCAD first, but I guess overall it is rather good for a free program, despite some of the cons. It takes a little getting use from AutoCAD like having to type in INT to select every intersection, or MID for Midpoint, or TAN for Tangent and so and so forth. It's just the little things that can make it really annoying sometimes. But until a better CAD program comes along I will be using ProgeCAD seeing as to purchase AutoCAD it is at least $4,000. So I hope this helped enjoy everyone.
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