Nabble - LibreCAD-user

Copy paste problem in LibreCAD-v2.2.1.3

2026-01-22T11:05:28Z

I just install LibreCAD-v2.2.1.3 and copy paste works not expected. Pasted objects always much smaller than original. I downgraded to LibreCAD-v2.2.1.2-14 and its working as usual.

To reproduce just draw a circle and try to paste it to the same drawing.

Thanks.
onur

Help wanted to build on MacOS

2019-04-19T14:21:32Z

The documentation of LibreCAD is currently being refreshed and reshaped.

The section "Build from source" was copied from the current Wiki to the new site (readthedocs.io). We need some people to run the building from source on MacOS to check if everything is fine and up-to-date. The purpose is to follow the given directions and to report any issue, any missing step or any change in parameter.

Even if the build is OK, please report the status along with the MacOS version used.
Thank you.

Fabrice.

Fabrice

French hobbyist interested in 2D design.

voorbeeld printen probleem

2026-04-01T03:00:28Z

Als ik de tekening heb ik opgeslagen, wil ik daarna een voorbeeld printen bekijken.

Dat gaat wel goed en staat goed binnen de pagina afmetingen.

Daarna wil ik verder op de tekening verder bewerken, maar zodra ik op het icoon "voorbeeel printen" klikt, verdwijn de gehele tekening.

Dat is wel voor mij een foutje in het programma.

Moet de tekening weer opnieuw openen.

Stat er ergens in de instellingen om dit goed te zetten zodat de tekening blijft.

JWtH

copy and rotate to make polar array?

2026-03-31T07:43:15Z

I want to make 12 lines that begin at zero and stop at the edge of a circle and have all of them equally spaced 30 degrees apart. I found on the forum a clock.pdf that described a way to do this but I think it was from an earlier version of Librecad and the menu items have changed or at least I can't make the same selections in the version I have. Help? I have
Version: 2.2.0.2

how to transform curve to flat

2026-03-31T03:56:36Z

Is possible to transform arc to flat with the same linear dimensions?

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uZeM-VaSROvC1akP-QMVFiJRIlRAYNQ-

Unable to use offset tool via command line

2026-03-25T14:13:21Z

In the past you invoked the offset tool by typing the letter O in the command line. It then asked you for a distance which you could enter and then click the direction of the offset. For some reason with 2.2.1.3-12 none of this works anymore.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

print preview

2026-03-28T15:46:40Z

I'm frustrated. I been using Librecad for over a year, and finally using for work. I can print PDFs and send them to customers but cant make a shop drawing with it. When I hit print preview the object appears centered in the viewport. I go to the scale selection and no matter what scale I choose the view port shrinks to .5"x.75", and it jumps off the object then when I hit center to page the little viewport centers on the object. Do I have something set wrong, or do i blame it on microsoft, which is what I normally do.

Moving/positioning object intuitively and precisely

2021-12-13T15:23:44Z

I'm just beginning to trying to learn LibreCAD. Something that troubles me greatly is just moving entities. The most intuitive way to move an object is to just grab it and drag it around. But:

- you first need to select the object, and then you need to click again and aim your mouse pointer carefully to hit any lines of the object, or clicking will enter selection mode instead of drag mode
- the object position is offset to the object's origin: basically the object will move a little bit when moving, and you have to move it back to compensate
- it can happen that you accidentally drag only a single point (e.g. polygon node) instead of the entire object, depending on the entity type
- when the object is a block, you will only see a bounding box of the moved object, instead of its full detail

This seems all clumsy and inconvenient. The "Move/Copy" tool is a bit better at this. At least you don't need to "aim" anymore when you want to drag an object. But:

- you still need to select the object first, then activate the move tool, and it's easy to get confused which tool is active currently
- it still doesn't render a good "preview" while dragging
- when done, a confirmation dialog is shown, which doesn't seem very useful and interrupts the flow; the dialog lets you choose whether to make copies - why isn't making copies just a separate tool?

Isn't there a way to just select and drag objects freely in one click? Every diagram editor works like this. (Maybe there's a good reason that CAD normally doesn't need or want this?)

Once the objects are placed coarsely, I need exact placement. Intuitively I'd prefer something like an edit field that shows the coordinates of the object, and where I can just change the numbers to exactly what I need. Does LibreCAD offer this functionality? I know there's a command line, where you can move or place entities by exact numeric coordinates, but its usefulness seems limited in this particular use case.

Entire bottom of window is cut off

2026-03-26T14:30:05Z

I just downloaded LibreCAD for Linux Mint via the Software Manger. I am new to LibreCAD.

When I opened the program and looked for a tutorial and started reading I noticed they mentioned a tool bar that should be on the bottom of the screen. I then looked closer and almost all of that toolbar is cut off by the bottom of my screen. I can only resize the window horizontally and not vertically. I do not, and cannot have a mouse with a scroll wheel and there is no scroll bar on the side to scroll down the window.

Any ideas on how to see the bottom of the screen? I also tried making the window "full screen" and that did not help at all.

Thanks

P.S. As I was writing this, just before sending the above.I stopped to check the name of the toolbar that is cut off on the bottom of the window to see if I should include it in this post. I opened the LibreCAD again to try and figure it out, and the problem ceased to be. I think the solution is, and why I am sending this after all, that others may be helped, is that after I resized the window horizontally, dragging the sides of the window making it fill the whole width of my screen, then right clicking at the very top of the window (where the X to close would be) and clicking resize (which I assume sets the new dimensions for the window to open in the future), upon closing LibreCAD and opening it again, it caused the whole window to orient itself correctly and I can now see the whole bottom of the screen except for a tiny bit of the zeros on the bottom, but all is fully legible regardless. If I am wrong in my reasoning as to why the problem resolved, or if anyone has questions regarding this issue, do ask or inform so anyone else encountering this may find a quick resolution to any similar issue.

dimension display

2026-03-26T11:52:15Z

I've looked around and can't find anywhere to get dimensions to display.

All I get is a empty box with nothing in it.

Anybody help me here?

Thanks

problems trimming an oval

2026-03-25T15:31:46Z

I'm trying to overlap some numbers, a Zero and a 5 so the numbers can be laser cut, all in one piece. So far I have been unsuccessful at trimming the two ovals that form the zero so the 5 is not a seperate piece, or destroying the 2 ovals? I have tried two line trim several times, but have been unsuccessful.

LibreCAD – Version Not Displayed in Add/Remove Programs - 2.2.1.4

2026-03-23T00:10:21Z

Hi Team, While installing the latest release of the LibreCAD 2.2.1.4 application, we observed that the application entry in Add/Remove Programs (ARP) does not display the correct version information. till v2.2.1.2 arp entry is displaying like V2.2.1.2 while v2.2.1.3 arp entry is displaying like !SCMREVISION! With the latest version v2.2.1.4 arp entry is displaying like v2.2.1.3-12-gd1ca469c9 However, after launching the application. Could you please confirm what is the latest stable version. Also please confirm what will be the display version format for the future releases. Your early response will help us. Thank you for your support.

Selection and measurement how-to showstopper...

2026-03-21T15:11:20Z

Hello,

I'm trying to start with very simple actions: import an image and scale it so that I can read the real position of any point in mm. Import is fine. Then, I try to measure the distance between two points. I select the |<--?-->| icon. I get the message: Specify the first point. I click and see a small red spot with the message: Specify the second point. I select a second point, but get: Specify the first point.
Other question. I was able to create points. They are either showed as a red dash rectangle, or a white rectangle with a circle inside. Which one represents a selected object? Trying to create a line between the two points gives the same result as above.
Tried the help/duckduckgo/forums but couldn't find any answers.
Any help welcome.
Thx

Grid Preferences Puzzle

2026-03-09T12:00:14Z

In a discussion concerning grid preferences at https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/issues/1917

a screenshot of "Application Preferences" shows 5 tabs labelled:

Graphic View, Grid, Preview, Defaults, Paths

When I use LibreCAD (v2.2.1.3-2-g1598766fb) "Application Preferences" I only get 3 tabs.

They are labelled: Appearance, Paths, Defaults

What's happened to the Grid tab shown at https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/issues/1917

which has numerous Grid settings?

Cancelling file save clears the displayed drawing

2026-03-16T10:37:35Z

If I cancel a filesave, it clears the currently displayed drawing. I'm scared that I'll then be saving an empty file if I try saving at that point. On a cancelled file save, can you leave the displayed file open yet.

Version: v2.2.1.3-12-gd1ca469c9
Compiler: Microsoft Visual C++
Compiled on: Mar 3 2026
Qt Version: 5.15.2
Boost Version: 1.87.0
System: Windows 10 Version 2009

circle tangent to 3 lines

2026-03-14T22:07:13Z

How to draw a circle of unknown rad. tangent to 3 lines that are not parallel or square to each other?
I see there is a circle tangent to 3 circles but not 3 lines.

anyone help here?

Print and export PDF are virtually empty!

2026-03-09T12:57:01Z

Hi there

I hit this problem time and again and usually resolve it by taking a screenshot of the Print Preview screen, which is not very satisfactory!

I attach my dxf file, a screenshot of the Print Preview screen, and the PDF file.

I want a PDF of my efforts but the only thing visible in the PDF are the arrow heads of the dimension, everything else has vanished. This is the same whether I do File/Export/Export as PDF or Print/Print to File (PDF).

I'm using version 2.1.3 on Ubuntu 20.04. Please tell me how to fix this!

Thanks

FleurStaging.dxf
Screenshot_from_2026-03-09_19-43-17.png
FleurStaging.pdf

Re: New User with a question about upgrading versions

2026-03-06T07:00:31Z

It seems like switching to version 2.2.0 is the in thing to do but when I try I am lost. I can download the Github page but I don't know how to go from there. I'm from the dark ages where we are use to looking for an .exe file or the word start. Is there an easier way to upgrade to the newer version or more directions on how to do it? My version is years old because I never took the time to learn it before. Now that I am, I really am liking the program.

How to start with LibreCAD

2026-03-07T06:01:20Z

I'm a totally new user. I try to get LibreCAD to my laptop, but I need some help, please. I went to page: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases What file should I download. I dowloaded LibreCAD-2.2.1-latest.zip, but I cannot find information about how to install it to my laptop. Is this the right file? How do I start installing LIbreCAD?

Can you copy objects from a file to another?

2026-03-03T15:19:38Z

Can you copy objects from a file to another? Want to copy a plan view of one building to another building plan.
Thanks,

seatocl1

GD&T - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

2023-07-14T12:03:08Z

I'm evaluating Librecad for development of GD&T training materials.
Question: Does Librecad have a utility to insert GD&T symbols - true position, datums, flatness etc. ?

constructing lines parallel to an existing line

2026-02-24T14:48:14Z

I am a new user but not new to CAD. I want to be able to construct a line or an array of lines parallel (offset) from an existing line and really would like to have someone help me with the proper keystroke sequence.
I seem to be able to construct a single line if it is offset (parallel) to the existing line and the offset is in the positive direction. But I cannot figure out how to do the offset in the opposite (negative) direction. I also cannot figure out how to construct a series of parallel lines all the same spacing apart whether they are in a positive or in a negative direction.
I am in my 80's and want to learn LibreCAD - so far so good but I am pretty well stumped on parallel line construction.
It would be most helpful if you could provide me with the keystroke sequence to make this work ---
i am continually getting syntax errors.

Thanks for your help --

Jerry Weaver

Hatch irregular area

2022-11-28T10:08:08Z

Hi Peoples,
I have perused the forum & tried to rtfm (as & when I could find such).
Please could someone advise or supply links to assist; -
The file attached - as developing stencils for an old motorcycle front numberplate.
The hatch / fill the irregular ("hand" drawn) lettering appears inverted in areas...
Below is link to file as it is too large to post.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bn3l1pecc8yqbkg/blade11wkg.dxf?dl=0
Please - I do not expect or wish appropriate correction(s) applied...
but would hope to have an explanation of how to correct it for myself!
Many thanks,

Can't open a dxf file from Windows Explorer any more (just updated LibreCad).

2026-02-14T19:25:26Z

Windows11, all updates installed automaically.
In Explorer: doubleclick file with .dxf extension.
Opened window: 'pick an app', showing as first choice LibreCAD (with wrong icon), showing at the bottom choice 'only once', not showing the normal choice 'allways'.
Clicking LibreCAD (with wrong icon), no result (window stays).
Scroll to 'pick an app', pick LibreCAD > LibreCAD.exe (with right icon).
Back to window: 'pick an app' as shown before.

How to link .dxf to LibreCAD again?

Settings > Apps > All apps shows LibreCAD.
Settings > Apps > Standard apps doesn't show LibreCAD.

problem installing v2.2.1.3

2026-02-09T11:24:39Z

Error message when attempting to run LibreCAD.exe, v2.2.1.3 or higher.

"The program can't start because VCRUNTIME140_1.dll is missing from
your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem."

Where can I obtain the above-mentioned file?

OS: Windows 7 professional (64-bit)

LibreCAD Icons

2026-02-07T11:40:57Z

To obtain all tool icons used by LibreCAD I downloaded the "librecad/res/icons" folder from https://github.com/LibreCAD/Resources. I extracted all SVG files from the folder and found 9 of them associated with Snap functions. My version v2.2 of LibreCAD shows 10 snap function icons at the bottom of the screen. One of them, "Snap Middle Manual", is missing from "librecad/res/icons" folder.

Can anyone suggest why that is, and how to obtain the icon for "Snap Middle Manual"?

Are other icon images likely to be missing from the "librecad/res/icons" folder?

How to install the program in a Macbook

2026-02-04T06:10:36Z

Please, someone can help me to know how to install de program in a Macbook 2,6 GHz Intel Core i7 de 6 núcleos.

I have a problem with the extension .dmg

Downloads/LibreCAD-v2.2.1.3-2-g1598766fb-arm64.dmg

Thank you in advance.

Image .ecw file cannot be print previewed

2026-02-02T09:27:50Z

Why doesn't the .ecw file type image not appear when printed? If it's a .jpg or .bmp file, I can still fix it by changing the layer, for example to layer 0, then it will appear in the print preview. Thank you very much

Libraries

2026-01-28T04:01:37Z

Hi , I'm new to LibreCAD so learning fast !! I have downloaded some library files ( sanitaryware etc ) and I have it in a folder ready . I've set the "path" for these items in the preferences / Parts Libaries Path ( and reboot the app ) . However I can't see where I go to use the items . I saw somewhere that you go o View /Toolbars but when I go into View there is no toolbars option

Can anyone help

Thx

Bei der Druckvorschau erscheint nur ein schwarzer Klecks

2026-01-24T08:20:32Z

Hi Community,
Ich habe folgendes Problem. Eine Zeichnung mit der Rastereinstellung:0.1/1 und der Einheit in“Meter“ auf A4 wird mir in der Druckvorschau nur als schwarzer Klecks angezeigt. Wenn ich das Verhältnis auf 1:30 oder 1: 50 ändere wird mir nur die Seite vergrößert, aber nicht das gezeichnete Objekt. Was mache ich falsch?
Für eine Unterstützung wäre ich dankbar.

Viele Grüße Jogo

Where is the installer file?

2026-01-24T01:09:47Z

I can't fnd the installer file, sorry. I see a lot of links to improvements and bugs, but no button or the like for downloads of an .exe-fike.

Can you please help me with some detailed instrucstions?

All the best from Copenhagen

unwanted circles and crosshairs in dxf

2026-01-21T12:29:19Z

Hi,
I'm not sure what i turned on or off, but newly created dxf files are now populated with circles and cross hairs on spline and line points. They don't show in LibreCad, but when i view through edrawings its a mess.

Batting line style or Insulation drawing

2024-03-01T05:20:53Z

Hello all,

Trying to draw insulation symbols with LibreCAD, i've tried to find without success a "batting" linestyle as it exists in autocad or nanocad.

Is there any way to build a custom line style. Any other way to do that?

What are the others options to draw proper insulation symbols at scale ?

Example:

Many thanks for you help

LibreCAD – Version Not Displayed in Add/Remove Programs - 2.2.1.3

2026-01-16T03:26:29Z

Hi Team,

While installing the latest release of the LibreCAD 2.2.1.3 application, we observed that the application entry in Add/Remove Programs (ARP) does not display the correct version information.

However, after launching the application and checking under Help → About, the latest version is shown correctly and the application functions as expected.

Could you please confirm if this is a known behavior of the LibreCAD installer?
Additionally, we would appreciate your guidance on whether there is a recommended way to have the correct version displayed in ARP.

Thank you for your support.

MacOS Tahoe and LibreCAD

2026-01-13T13:59:28Z

I am a happy but unsophisticated LibreCAD user. My Mac "wants" me to updated to MacOS Tahoe 26.2 which, as I understand, is a fairly substantial update.

Before I make that update I want to be sure LibreCAD has a fairly good chance of working on the updated operating system. I have not been able to determine that on my own.

Right now I am using LibreCAD 2.2.0. Will my LibreCAD continue to work if I update my OS to Tahoe?

Thanks in advance.