Primarily use 2D CAD software? Ready to get started with a real parametric solid modeler, but don't want to spend a bundle? Alibre Design Xpress delivers the features you need to tackle projects for your business or hobby.

A CAD design program. It can design and manipulate many different 3-D shapes. Maybe you could use it to design a new better looking computer. Something we could all use. Imagine if Bill designed the computer, as well as, the software. Kind of makes you ill doesn't it? (880KB)

The free ModelPress System provides a mechanism for publishing 3D files to a web-ready format. It reads native 3D CAD model files including SolidWorks, SolidEdge Parts and Assemblies, Inventor 3D, IGES Initial Graphics Exchange Specification, Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML), DWG 3D AutoCAD (non-ACIS), STL Stereolithography and 3DS Studio Models. The Publisher then

'freeCAD' is a basic 3D CAD with advanced Motion Simulation capabilities. It is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D CAD and Motion Simulation for free before using more sophisticated packages. Educators, students and new engineers will find it ideal for the teaching and learning of geometry, kinematics, dynamics, vibrations, mechanisms, linkages, cams, machine design and physics. The program runs on Windows, Linux PC, Macintosh PPC and other Unix's. Assembly data are unchanged across platforms. It is a FREEWARE which is sponsor supported. Releases will be made quarterly.

VIZup is an easy-to-use tool for reducing and optimizing 3D models. With the help of VIZup, you can reach the optimal balance between the necessary details level and the size of 3D models. You can also use this softwaof polygons for your 3D models used in virtual reality and real-time visualization systems. Besides, this product can also be effectively used for Level-of-Details (LOD) generation.

Free DWG Viewer will open native DWG, DXF, and DWF files for viewing, along with accompanying Xref files. It will also open Informative Graphics' own "content sealed" (CSF) file format, which is generated by the company's Net-It publishing products and featuring Visual Rights security options for file content. The DWG viewer also supports IGC's legacy formats from previous versions of Brava!

Draft IT is a free CAD software application. It is a powerful and easy-to-use 2D CAD system suitable for all users, in the office or at home.
• Create, print and save your own professional drawings.
• Easy to use - visual aids compliment all commands.
• Powerful drawing tools - lines arcs, circles etc. with dynamic dimensions.
• Dynamic editing functions with visual handles and snaps.
• It is completely FREE.
• A low cost enhanced version is available - Draft IT PLUS.
• Use Draft IT as the basis for your Custom CAD system

FelixCAD LT is a Powerful entry level CAD system, with over 300 professional 2D design and drafting functions. Able to directly open billions of existing designs saved in industry standard DWG®, DXF® and FLX® file formats, FelixCAD LT is fast and easy to learn with user selectable FelixCAD or AutoCAD® style desktops. FelixCAD LT conforms completely to industry standards