100 Fabulous Freebies for CAD Users 19 Jul, 2010 By:, Cadalyst Labs Report: Readers and editors share software tools and tips that are worth their weight in gold, but don't cost a penny. Editor's Note: Are you looking for the latest version of Cadalyst's guide to free CAD tools? 'Free is a very good price!' Long-time residents of Portland, Oregon, know and love this catchy slogan from the low-budget television commercials of Tom Peterson. A home furnishings dealer who became such an icon that Gus Van Sant cast him in movies, Peterson lured customers to his stores with every kind of freebie imaginable, from hot dogs and haircuts to wrapping paper and area rugs.

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Nearly every American community has had its own version of Tom Peterson at one time or another, that noisy local retailer who tapped the marketing power of 'Free!' Fast-forward to the Internet age, and freebies are more prevalent than ever: free Wi-Fi, free e-mail accounts, free screensavers, free games, you name it — the options are endless.

And nowhere are the freebies better than in the CAD world, where no-cost tips and tools are plentiful — and more often than not, surprisingly practical. If you're eager to start digging for treasure on your own, you can head straight to the guide at the end of this article.

But finding great freebies in the vast online world can be a challenge. To help you get to the real gems that will make your job easier, we asked Cadalyst readers to tell us about the freebies they can't live without.

Those who submitted a favorite freebie that was selected for publication will be awarded a prize from the Cadalyst Store. We share each of these tools based on the recommendations we received from Cadalyst readers and contributors. Editors have not tested each tool extensively; we encourage you to evaluate options according to your own needs. Be sure to review licensing agreements before downloading to ensure that you can comply with the terms of use. Some sites require that users provide contact or other personal information in exchange for free tools; others suggest a small donation.

Now, let's get to the free stuff! General-Purpose Tools CAD might be your primary software, but CAD managers and users alike call on a variety of general-purpose software to get their jobs done, including tools to make PDFs, convert units, and create videos and screen captures. The following free tools are among the best, according to our readers. PDF Converters. Mdk 2 full game download.

Chris Harris recommends. 'It offers encryption for security, the ability to digitally sign documents, stamping, [and much more]. My favorite feature though, is the ability to create JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP, and other formats from a program or an existing PDF. Plus, all these settings can be saved into profiles for easy switching.' ' is my favorite freebie,' reported Sharla Livingston. 'It is the easiest PDF creator I've used.' The free version displays a sponsor page in your web browser each time you run the software; upgrade for $9.95.

A popular freebie that's been around for years is. Use it with virtually any Windows application to create quality PDFs. Reader Marga Io said, 'I could not survive a CAD workday without this tool. It saves paper too!' Is a free PDF reader, editor, form filler, and form designer that you use online, sidestepping any software installation.

Viranjith Tilakaratne said, 'The free, nonregistered version is a very powerful tool, similar to Adobe Acrobat Pro.' For more features at a price, trade up to the professional version of a freebie or check out products from companies including Adobe, Bluebeam, Cadzation, Informative Graphics, and Quadrispace. Unit Converters. Chris Micallef recommends. Real rock return riddim rar files. 'It can be installed as a Windows utility or as a stand-alone program for removable USB drives.' For $19, the Pro version offers more features. 'I use a nifty application called that I keep on my desktop and use every day,' wrote survey technician Paul D.

Werbicky, the first of a few readers to suggest the tool. Convert is configurable to your preferences, and you can create your own conversions by using a Custom tab. It runs on Windows, Linux, and UNIX. Cadalyst contributing editor Scott MacKenzie goes to, a source of CAD and building information modeling (BIM) tools, which he calls his 'favorite web site for CAD unit conversion.'

For more features at a price, trade up to the professional version of a freebie or check out products from companies including Invent Better and Mathsoft. File and Text Utilities. Cadalyst contributing editors Paul Aubin and Melanie Perry use for batch file renaming. Select your files or folders, add and configure rules for the changes, preview your changes, then execute. 'Love this product,' said Aubin. It is free, but donations are accepted.