[Sussex] CAD on Linux

[John Gregory]

Hi Steve

I have tried many other CAD packages over the years but most have proved 
inadequate.  I did know about QCad but it is only 2D and there are 
occasions when I need 3D.  The other big problem is that many plot 
bureaus will only handle drawings in AutoCAD dwg format or as a plot 
file for their particular model of plotter.  Because one of my clients 
sends me a total station survey drawing,  I add my design work to it and 
it then goes to a 3rd party to be plotted compatibility is essential.

I do not know what the licence terms will be as soon as I find out more 
I will post again.  The big attraction for me is that I can buy a CAD 
package for around 10% of the cost of AutoCAD and which from evaluating 
the Windows version appears to be 100% compatible.

I had not heard of Varkon but will follow it up

Thanks
John