[Herefordshire] old parts and qcad

[Julian Robbins]

Hi John

Mailman (what lug.org.uk uses to run our mail-list) is not the easiest
of systems for users I have to admit, but it generally works very well.

Just in case, the info hasnt got to everyone, there have been 'issues'
with many of the lug.org.uk sites and mailing lists recently. This is
beyond our control and is due to lug.org.uk installing a new server that
had some teething issues.

Things seem to be settling down better now, but that is why mails were
taking some time to get to the list.

John, 

I'm sure there is some CNC linux software out there as I remember a
webpage all about it. QCAD is quite decent, but lacks a dwg import which
is a shame. There are some commercial CAD software that runs on Linux,
but its not cheap !!


Julian


On Thu, 28 Apr 2005 10:29:55 +0100, "j michaelson"
<jmichaelson at gmail.com> said:
> hello
> 
> it's john michaelson, i removed my old email address from the list and
> managed to screw up the process of adding my new address. i'll have to
> go to the webpage and see what i missed. in retrospect i shoulda made
> sure that i had the new one working *before* i removed the old one.
> 
> i like the idea of giving spare pc parts to other members of the
> group. i've got loads of old computer bits kicking around that i
> really should be getting rid of. i'll have to sort and box it before
> the next meeting.
> 
> i've been playing with qcad (  http://www.ribbonsoft.com/qcad.html  ).
> it's an open source cad program that runs on windows, macs and linux.
> my job involves a lot of technical drawing so this program will be
> very useful to me. i used to work with cnc plasma cutters and they can
> work with dxf files (which qcad uses), so i can design something on my
> pc and email the file to a cnc laser cutting factory to make. very
> tempting.
> 
> john m.
> 
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