how can i have windows autocad run on ubuntu?

you may respond to <email address hidden>

why not use QCAD found in synaptic system/ Administration /synaptic manager.

Qcad is a professional CAD system such as AutoCAD(R) and many others.

https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/wine/+question/61665
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/90519
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=141735

You can also install Windows on a virtual pc installing and using Virtualbox then install autocad on it.

Here q&a related to virtualbox https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/virtualbox-ose

Hth

Hello,

A few weeks back, someone posted the information (between the +++s; I don't remember exactly where, at the moment, but I would like to credit the original poster for the info, which I have found helpful.) FWIW, I've found all the options will work; most recently, I used Medusa to view a .dwg (AutoCAD) file, and it was displayed correctly.

But a lot depends on your available hardware, and what you intend to do with CAD: 2D? 3D? Rendering? I've used the opensource QCAD to produce working 2D drawings, where Blender would have been overkill.

Also, if you already have your own copy of AutoCAD, you might be able to install & run it in WINE, or via a virtual 'windows' machine.

hth.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I have done some research and found this softwares to be useful for cad and 3D design.

MEDUSA4 (Free for personal use)

    * http://www.cad-schroer.com/index.php...sonal&land=com
    * http://www.cad-schroer.com/index.php...Demos&land=com

Realsoft 3D (Usable Demo)

    * http://www.realsoft.com/

VariCAD (Trial)

    * http://www.varicad.com/en/home/

Also found some tips on using Blender for precision drawings

    * http://www.rab3d.com/tutorial.html
    * http://www.studiorola.com/news/blend...nal-renderers/
    * http://www.studiorola.com/tutorials/...to-blender-3d/
    * http://www.studiorola.com/tutorials/...ia-blender-3d/

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Open/read/scan/recover autocad file due to http://www.autocad.fixtoolbox.com