# Misc CAD **URL:** https://forum.cadmunity.com/c/cad/misc-cad/49.md [Latest](https://forum.cadmunity.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.cadmunity.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.cadmunity.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Misc CAD category](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/about-the-misc-cad-category/52)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/about-the-misc-cad-category/52 "2021-04-15T20:44:52Z")
Alibre, FreeCAD, Sketchup, ZX, AutoCAD, Microstation, --- ## [Alibre Cad](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/alibre-cad/421)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Makarowski](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Craig_Makarowski)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/alibre-cad/421 "2026-05-15T15:41:29Z")
Well I tried Alibre Cad demo to day , they have spring sale for 149usd for the basic level. The cool thing is it imports SolidWorks 2018 assemblies and parts just fine so far. I was looking for an alternate just in case… --- ## [Microstation export file types](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/microstation-export-file-types/5678)
**Author:** [@DeanD](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/DeanD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/microstation-export-file-types/5678 "2025-06-25T20:11:44Z")
We’ve a customer wanting to supply us with Microstation CAD models. Would like to know what are the best file types that it can export for use in a SolidWorks environment. Would appreciate any insight from those that ha… --- ## [Microstation and Open Roads](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/microstation-and-open-roads/3048)
**Author:** [@ctsturdiv](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/ctsturdiv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 4:14am UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/microstation-and-open-roads/3048 "2024-05-13T04:14:45Z")
It appears from going on these internship hunts, a lot of people are using either Microstation or Open Roads in the area. Now don’t get me wrong. A lot of people still use AutoCAD civil and AutoCAD itself. But you work … --- ## [Plasticity 3D guidelines](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/plasticity-3d-guidelines/2837)
**Author:** [@Intellimode](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Intellimode)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/plasticity-3d-guidelines/2837 "2024-01-07T19:43:09Z")
I’m new in using Plasticity and by watching some tutorials I stumbled over creating guidelines or construction lines. This should be done by just holding Shift-key and clicking on a vertex. But it seems that this funktio… --- ## [Circled Letter and number block libaries](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/circled-letter-and-number-block-libaries/2741)
**Author:** [@ctsturdiv](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/ctsturdiv)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/circled-letter-and-number-block-libaries/2741 "2023-12-09T16:35:28Z")
Anyone have a link somewhere for circled letter and number libraries? I feel people on being hardcore, not lazy, and making your own blocks, but why reinvent the wheel when someone, somewhere probably has this? I am fa… --- ## [In Search of a Mentor](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/in-search-of-a-mentor/2668)
**Author:** [@darthdrafterbell](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/darthdrafterbell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/in-search-of-a-mentor/2668 "2023-10-11T16:12:48Z")
Hello all! I’m currently searching for AutoCAD work, and someone willing to take some time to be a mentor. I have academic experience, am a certified draftsman, and enjoy working with CAD. What I’m best at, as well as my… --- ## [Advice please](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/advice-please/2135)
**Author:** [@PeterS](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/PeterS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/advice-please/2135 "2023-09-07T20:38:24Z")
Hello, I’m new to CAD software, and normally use paper, pencil, ruler and compass to plan the small projects I make in wood. I’m looking for advice on a simple, easy to learn and preferably free package. I don’t need lo… --- ## [Plasticity Help](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/plasticity-help/2535)
**Author:** [@RexRon70](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/RexRon70)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/plasticity-help/2535 "2023-08-11T17:11:16Z")
Hello. I´m trying out Plasticity and I have run into problem that I can´t seem to figure out. I am trying to make a 3d logo and I have used curves to create the edges of the logo. When using a circle or rectangel it a… --- ## [Old Engineer needing new cad software](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/old-engineer-needing-new-cad-software/2216)
**Author:** [@sorekllc](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/sorekllc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/old-engineer-needing-new-cad-software/2216 "2023-08-01T15:51:58Z")
Good morning all, You can skip this to TO MY QUESTION SECTION: I am new to this forum but not new to cad. Been using CAD sense 1990 and have used everything, seen the birth and death of many systems. Now I am 53 year… --- ## [CAD in manufacturing.](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/cad-in-manufacturing/2381)
**Author:** [@BennyD](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/BennyD)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/cad-in-manufacturing/2381 "2023-06-05T13:05:59Z")
Hi all. I have recently started a cad course and as part of my assessment I’m required to find software that is used in my chosen field (manufacturing) and list pros and cons of at least 2 types. Any help would be greatl… --- ## [Tinker CAD Physics Sim](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/tinker-cad-physics-sim/2318)
**Author:** [@Frederick\_Law](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Frederick_Law)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/tinker-cad-physics-sim/2318 "2023-04-06T18:10:40Z")
https://all3dp.com/4/tinkercads-new-physics-based-feature-is-a-time-killers-dream/ --- ## [Who else is MAD GrabCAD Workbench is being killed off?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/who-else-is-mad-grabcad-workbench-is-being-killed-off/1883)
**Author:** [@len\_1962](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/len_1962)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/who-else-is-mad-grabcad-workbench-is-being-killed-off/1883 "2023-01-06T22:53:36Z")
We have used it here at ASU for our students Mechanical Capstone project since 2012 there isn’t anything out as simple and robust as it. I contacted them and they say it has run its course and you’ll have to use somethi… --- ## [Add 2d AutoCAD dwg to Navisworks](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/add-2d-autocad-dwg-to-navisworks/1957)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/add-2d-autocad-dwg-to-navisworks/1957 "2022-10-15T14:30:02Z")
How do you add a 2d AutoCAD paper space dwg to Navisworks? --- ## [AutoCAD in the lead for Metaverse adoption?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/autocad-in-the-lead-for-metaverse-adoption/1921)
**Author:** [@Tom\_G](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Tom_G)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/autocad-in-the-lead-for-metaverse-adoption/1921 "2022-10-06T19:21:02Z")
(Preface: I’m a bit surprised that AutoCAD is categorized here as Miscellaneous, lol. Dinosaurs still live.) Today I read about AutoCAD’s partnership with Epic Games. Revit subscribers will have access to new tools as t… --- ## [Where might I be able to find a CAD drawing of a John Deere backhoe front bucket?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/where-might-i-be-able-to-find-a-cad-drawing-of-a-john-deere-backhoe-front-bucket/1411)
**Author:** [@emmett518](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/emmett518)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/where-might-i-be-able-to-find-a-cad-drawing-of-a-john-deere-backhoe-front-bucket/1411 "2022-02-02T14:17:56Z")
I need to create a CAD drawing of a front loader bucket for a John Deere 310 L backhoe. I’ve heard that there were public sites made by CAD enthusiasts, where people create drawings for various items. Is this true? Wh… --- ## [cad layer standards](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/cad-layer-standards/1161)
**Author:** [@David\_Matula](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/David_Matula)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/cad-layer-standards/1161 "2021-11-02T12:29:17Z")
any one out there have any info on AIA cad layer guidelines as set forth in the national cad standard .org? nationalcadstandard.org --- ## [Any IronCAD users out there?](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/any-ironcad-users-out-there/963)
**Author:** [@matt](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/matt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2021, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/any-ironcad-users-out-there/963 "2021-08-11T11:54:20Z")
I’ve recently had to research IronCAD a little bit. It’s a cute little CAD system. I kinda like it. Easy. Does what it says. Powerful enough. Other comments? Has anyone evaluated it against other programs? --- ## [Sketchfab](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/sketchfab/895)
**Author:** [@Tom\_G](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Tom_G)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/sketchfab/895 "2021-07-21T21:45:40Z")
Sketchfab is now part of Epic Games I hadn’t explored Sketchfab at all. Somehow I got on a mailing list. It still looks nice, and that is about as much as I know of it. The inclusion of this among the Epic Games platfo… --- ## [AutoCAD Read Only Issue](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/autocad-read-only-issue/707)
**Author:** [@Harrison\_Johnson](https://forum.cadmunity.com/u/Harrison_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.cadmunity.com/t/autocad-read-only-issue/707 "2021-06-15T17:55:50Z")
Hello, I have this issue that I have been trying to figure out. While in file explorer, if I have the “Preview Pane” activated and try to open a DWG file, it will open as “Read Only”. I have to deactivate the “Preview …