[Boatanchors] Boatanchor Schematic Drawing Software

[Al Klase]

While we're on the subject, does anyone have a _*GOOD*_ set of 
vacuum-tube stencils for Visio?

Al

On 11/30/2011 1:10 PM, David C. Hallam wrote:
> John,
>
> You might be right.  I haven't used AutoCad for about 10 years since I
> retired from my work as a project manger.  I was using it for factory
> layouts and machinery installation drawings.  I don't even remember what
> was in the electronics symbol library.  I have removed the program from
> my computer and would have to reinstall which would also require that I
> get some kind of an external floppy drive.
>
> I am/was considering purchasing an updated version of Visio Technical.
> Mine is an older one, 4.0.
>
> David
>
> On 11/30/2011 12:01 PM, J. Forster wrote:
>> I'd use, and do use, AutoCAD. I've tried some others, but have run into
>> things you just cannot do. An example that caused me lots of grief was the
>> inability to TRIM the intersection of two lines.
>>
>> Yes, AutoCAD is complex, but you can ignore many of the bells and
>> whistles. You only really need the "Draw" and "Edit" menus.
>>
>> Also, the ability to draw PLINEs is very handy.  IMO, it can't be beat for
>> really pretty drawings.
>>
>> I can send you a sample .pdf off-list if you want.
>>
>> -John
>>
>> =============
>>
>>
>>> I am looking for suggestions on the "best" drawing software for vacuum
>>> tube schematics.  I have Visio, AutoCad, and AutoCad LT.  AutoCad is
>>> difficult to use unless you are an experienced user.  Visio sees to have
>>> a number of electronics symbols and is easier for the inexperienced.  I
>>> haven't looked at AutoCad LT yet.
>>>
>>> What other types of software might there be that can be learned without
>>> hours and hours of effort?
>>>
>>> David
>>> KW4DH
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> "We may consider each generation as a distinct nation, with a right, by
>>> the will of its majority, to bind themselves, but none to bind the
>>> succeeding generation, more than the inhabitants of another country."
>>> Thomas Jefferson
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________________________________________
>>> Boatanchors mailing list
>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors
>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>>> Post: mailto:Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
>>>
>>> List Administrator: Duane Fischer, W8DBF
>>> ** For Assistance: dfischer at usol.com **
>>>
>>>
>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>>>
>>>
>> ______________________________________________________________
>> Boatanchors mailing list
>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/boatanchors
>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>> Post: mailto:Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
>>
>> List Administrator: Duane Fischer, W8DBF
>> ** For Assistance: dfischer at usol.com **
>>
>>
>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>>

-- 
Al Klase - N3FRQ
Jersey City, NJ
http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/