progeCAD Smart 2009 is a limited version of 
progeCAD . It is free for private, non-commercial use only.
You need to register the software to continue using it after 30 days. Of course registration is totally free.
This software can:
read and write
Autodesk AutoCAD DWG files from 2.5 to 2009
has industry standard AutoCAD Commands
has AutoCAD Menu, Script, Font Compatibility
has AutoLISP Compatibility!
has Basic Rendering Options
has Express Tools
export to PDF and JPG
11 000 standard symbols and blocks available for free
progeCAD . It is free for private, non-commercial use only. You need to register the software to continue using it after 30 days. Of course registration is totally free.
This software can:
read and write
Autodesk AutoCAD DWG files from 2.5 to 2009has industry standard AutoCAD Commands
has AutoCAD Menu, Script, Font Compatibility
has AutoLISP Compatibility!
has Basic Rendering Options
has Express Tools
export to PDF and JPG
11 000 standard symbols and blocks available for free
Recent user activities on progeCAD Smart
- ellshad added progeCAD Smart as alternative(s) to BeckerCAD
I didn't want to bother jumping through the hoops to add a comment but I like this program so much, I felt compelled to.
I learned AutoCAD ten years ago so I could teach it to my mostly computer illiterate Dad that was still doing his engineering drawings with pencil and paper. Back then it was on about 15 floppies so I never bothered to load it as I got newer and newer computers. Recently I downloaded ProgeCAD to design a deck project for my house. After a few minutes with the help file, my AutoCAD knowledge came back and I had no problem with my layout. Using their product has been such a pleasant experience that I plan on making a donation.
I love ProgeCAD. I found it by accident, which is great as I was getting tired of updating AutoCAD too often. So I ditched it and I am now a big fan of ProgeCAD.
I like this program for what I need it for. Much smaller foot print compare to some of the other CAD apps. Furthermore, it is not a memory hog.
It has all the features I need and there is no "bloatware".