Autocad

andy · 13th April 2010, 07:44

Can anybody help me with a problem I have reading autocad files please.

I need to have some drawings printed off a disc which are in autocad, which I don't have. I can have them printed at a copyshop but would like to see them all first to sort out the ones to have printed.

Is it possible to have them converted to PDF (for example). I dont want to work on them, just look at them.

I must also add my computer skills are pretty basic !

Thanks
Andy

JohnDotCom · 13th April 2010, 07:52

A very expensive program if not for regular use.
Not many free or cheap viewers either.
You could look here:
http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Products/Bentley+View/

To use many Autocad files need some knowledge may be required.
Alternatively a spare £600+ for a Light version or $3000 full program http://www.nextag.com/autocad/stores-html
or try downloading a free trial V2011 from their website.
http://www.autodesk.co.uk/adsk/servl...32&id=14875347

karl_683 · 13th April 2010, 07:57

Can you convert them to DWF format at all? Then you could use a program called DWF viewer to look at them and print them out.

andy · 13th April 2010, 08:13

Thanks guys for superfast replies, yes as I have been told, expensive.
And this is a probable one off need.
I could drive to Ruthin ( could get Jules to fit the thermostat I bought off him at the same time ! ) and look at some prints and maybe have them copied, but time is a bit short at the moment.
Will have a look at suggestions tonight
Thanks
Andy

andy · 13th April 2010, 10:28

Well just got a call from someone I do work for occasionally (more work - Grrrr ), asked him if he knew anyone with autocad, YES, he said, ME and even better an A1 plotter !!!!
So all sorted (I hope) at no cost and less than 10 miles away, so a bit of a result.

stevo snr · 13th April 2010, 11:41

I believe that a reader programme is available from Autodesk

13th April 2010, 07:44	#1
andy Avid contributor ZT-T cdti automatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: gloucester Posts: 210 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Autocad Can anybody help me with a problem I have reading autocad files please. I need to have some drawings printed off a disc which are in autocad, which I don't have. I can have them printed at a copyshop but would like to see them all first to sort out the ones to have printed. Is it possible to have them converted to PDF (for example). I dont want to work on them, just look at them. I must also add my computer skills are pretty basic ! Thanks Andy

13th April 2010, 07:52	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	A very expensive program if not for regular use. Not many free or cheap viewers either. You could look here: http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Products/Bentley+View/ To use many Autocad files need some knowledge may be required. Alternatively a spare £600+ for a Light version or $3000 full program http://www.nextag.com/autocad/stores-html or try downloading a free trial V2011 from their website. http://www.autodesk.co.uk/adsk/servl...32&id=14875347 Last edited by JohnDotCom; 13th April 2010 at 09:06..

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13th April 2010, 08:13	#4
andy Avid contributor ZT-T cdti automatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: gloucester Posts: 210 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks guys for superfast replies, yes as I have been told, expensive. And this is a probable one off need. I could drive to Ruthin ( could get Jules to fit the thermostat I bought off him at the same time ! ) and look at some prints and maybe have them copied, but time is a bit short at the moment. Will have a look at suggestions tonight Thanks Andy

13th April 2010, 10:28	#5
andy Avid contributor ZT-T cdti automatic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: gloucester Posts: 210 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Well just got a call from someone I do work for occasionally (more work - Grrrr ), asked him if he knew anyone with autocad, YES, he said, ME and even better an A1 plotter !!!! So all sorted (I hope) at no cost and less than 10 miles away, so a bit of a result.