[RE-wrenches] Drawing Programs

[Jason Szumlanski]

I second Sketchup, but for line drawings I use the Pro version companion
too (Layout). It's the 2D sidekick to Sketchup. I wouldn't buy Pro just for
line drawings, but if you have a compelling reason to link 3D and 2D like
we do, it makes a lot of sense.

Layout line drawing example:
[image: Inline image 1]

​Jason Szumlanski

​

On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 11:43 AM, Kevin Eigel <kevin at ecohousesolar.com>
wrote:

> HI Aaron:
>
> We are using Sketch-up, and that works fine for simple or complex drawing.
> It is easy to use.
> There is no cost for the basic version.
>
> Kevin Eigel
> Ecohouse Solar
>
> On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 11:37 AM, Aaron Mandelkorn <reosolar at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,  Just wondering what drawing programs you all use (for windows).
>>   I have been a happy user of MacDraft for years but have recently switched
>> back over to windows.  AutoCAD is way more complex for what I need.  All I
>> draw are simple 3 lines for permitting, site plans, and roof layouts.  No
>> need for complicated tools, just the ability to draw in scale. Any
>> thoughts?
>>
>>
>> Aaron Mandelkorn
>> Owner/Solar Specialist
>> Renewable Energy Outfitters
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