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[hungryhounduk]

Hey All

Does anyone know of a Free Program thats just like AUTOCAD as i need one for a idea i am working on cooll;
I need the Program to EXPORT DATA in 3D Max format, as i think most do these days.

So if you know of a FREE Version out there ( No Pirate ) thats in the Public Domain, Can you please post a Link or pm me

Cheers

Chris

[Agust1337]

Hmm nope, only way i know how to get AutoCad free is pirated version :/
But you might be in luck, cuz some sites have give aways for free

[Usman55]

Agust, pirated versions are illegal (I guess) and that's why we should not use it. And hungry, is GiveAwayOfTheDay.com on your watch list? If not, add it... You might get an alternate AutoCad.

[Skillful]

I don't think there is a free AutoCAD. You will have to get the pirated version if you want to have one.
Also you can try CNET or download.com for some luck.

[Codex]

Try IntelliCAD or Wings 3D I haven't tried these myself but you might wanna give it a try.

[mandai]

I know Google SketchUp is free and similar to AutoCAD, though it doesn't work with 3DS Max formats.

[mikethedj4]

Well you can always try their best, and closest free competitor, which is Blender of course plus with you coming from 3ds Max you should get the hang of it pretty fast, plus you can import 3ds max models into it, and save your blender documents as blender projects, cad projects, 3ds max projects, and more...

You can also check into the ones listed below.
Art of Illustion
Wings 3D
Google SketchUp
DAZ Studio
Caligari trueSpace
and
3DVIA Shape
Sweet Home 3D (Strictly for Architecture)

You can also give Homestyler a try, which is a web based application strictly made for Architecture as well, and it's made by AutoDesk too, but keep in mind you'll need flash installed in order to use it.

[hungryhounduk]

Hey all

Thanks for the replies and also for all the Links
The only one that came close to what i need was the IntelliCAD and to get that that was form filling and contact to speak to rep, I dont need that, I just want to use the app

So thanks all for your Help

Chris

[Axel]

Agust, pirated versions are illegal (I guess) and that's why we should not use it. And hungry, is GiveAwayOfTheDay.com on your watch list? If not, add it... You might get an alternate AutoCad.

In my country downloading is not illegal , but spreading downloads is illegal.
But I don't download things I don't need (Like adobe flash and such, however, I'm looking for a nice free alternative to flash)
Intellicad looks nice btw

Maybe look for an algorithm to create .3ds files or something and make a program your own LOL *sarcasm*