On Fri, Mar 12, 2021 at 12:09 AM Dr. Nikolaus Klepp <office@???> wrote:
>
> Hi!
>
> Anno domini 2021 Fri, 12 Mar 16:45:07 +1100
> terryc scripsit:
> > Suggestions wanted.
> >
> > I need to sketch a plan of a land plot for an erection by a
> > contractor. the 'erection' can be described as three to five rectangles
> > with ramps between them. Ancillary data to be plotted/drawn is building
> > sides, pathway and drive way. placement of shrubbery is optional. I'm
> > really after a vector based program.
> >
> > Rant/Long story: Similar simple tasks I need to do irregularly.
> > Sadly, "linux" has never had a program that provides that functionality
> > and I've always had to fulfill the need from the MS world.
> >
> > I come from the world of drafting where first you define your scale,
> > then draw up your plan to scale. the problem there is I've spent the
> > last three days intermittently looking at eight CAD/sketching programs.
> >
> > Bummer, as nothing 'sets a scale' any more. Apparently the 'modern'
> > approach is to describe it in 'elements' of real world dimensions and
> > then scale the result. Reasonable, good idea, BUT, nothing has a simple
> > 'element' creation module.
> >
> > I believe it isn't my webfu that is failing, but any of my searches for
> > 'element creation in XYZ' at the best turned up a response to a
> > similar question that was ignored.
> >
> > Hence I'm looking for suggestions.of a program that might work in a
> > timely manner.
> >
> > In a practical sense, I could pick up my A4 drafting board, draw
> > it, scan the result and send it. Changes are expected and hence a
> > digital version would be better.
>
> Depending on what you realy need you can use e.g.:
>
> FreeCAD
> LibreCAD
> Inkscape
> OpenSCAD
> dia
> libredraw
> Povray
> Gimp
> ....
>
> Or you might not find anythig useful, 'cause it's not working the way you expect it to work.
>
there are some other CAD programs

BRL-CAD
Solvespace
Salome

IMO LibreCAD is the closest to drawing by hand (yes you can set scale),
any of the 3-D programs has an about vertical line for a learning curve.

Dunno if that info helps any.

Regards