Is there anything equivalent to Autocad in Linux?

[Archac]

I am going to learn Linux soon. One of my priorities will be to do architectural drawings. Is there any AutoCad equivalent? Can I read .dwg files under Linux programs? How I can share file between Win and Linux? Thank you.

 

[Archac]

Anybody used LinuxCad, FreeDraft, QCAD?

 

[LNXman]

I have never played with those LINUX cad proggies, but I can tell you that if you want to share your LINUX files with Windows, you are going to have to configure a samba server. For more information you can either search for Samba with Google, or you can try samba.org.

Just make sure you dont manipulate the same file, at the same time, in both Windows and LINUX or you will corrupt your file. . .

GL

 

[Archac]

Thank you LNXman,

It's a good innformation.

 

[DaHitman]

Most of the CAD packages for Linux are the VERY VERY high-end UNIX type.. such as Microstation, VariCad, ME10, ICAADS CID System etc...


Here is a site with lots of Links for Linux CAD apps:

http://www.computer.privateweb.at/tech-edv/CADlinks.htm

 

[Archac]

Thank you DaHitman,
Complete answer as usually. Looks like Autocad for linux at least several years away.