Nabble - New user - Introduce yourself

Hello -- and how do I start LibreCAD?

2026-04-01T06:12:24Z

Good Morning,

I just downloaded the Windows version of LibreCAD this morning. That all seemed to go as expected. I unpacked the .zip file, and that went fine.

BUT I cannot find a .exe file to initiate the program. What am I doing wrong? I feel like a novice (and maybe I am).

Anyway, I look forward to using LibreCAD. I have multiple projects needing design pretty much immediately.

Thank you for your help.

Hello, thanks, and question

2026-03-25T05:49:51Z

Hello,
I appreciate LibreCad and all the work that has gone into it. I have mainly used it as a tool to verify the dxf output from another drawing package. So in a way it is my reference and very important to avoid mistakes when sending my files to the shop.
I am working now on an idea for converting a 2d drawing into Gcode for engraving. I know there are packages that claim to do this but I'm yet to find a good one that can output efficient codes. I would like to explore taking the coordinates for the various entities to use. I know that I can get entity coordinates for one thing at a time using the plugin. Is there a way I can get all the entities at once and send them to a file? I know I'm asking a lot, but thought that since LibreCAD already reads the dxf file and must parse all the data, maybe it is available somehow? My apologies if it seems a stupid question.
thanks,
Jozef

New user

2026-03-24T20:37:31Z

New to Librecad. Running on a Dell with Linux Mint 22.1 Xia base: Ubuntu 24.04 noble. Printing on a Brother MFC J6955W tabloid sheets (my current problem). Have
Version: v2.2.1.3-12-gd1ca469c9
Compiler: GNU GCC 11.4.0
Compiled on: Mar 3 2026
Qt Version: 5.15.2
Boost Version: 1.74.0
System: Linux Mint 22.1
And
Version: 2.2.1.3
Compiler: GNU GCC 15.2.0
Compiled on: Nov 11 2011
Qt Version: 5.15.18
Boost Version: 1.80.0
System: KDE Flatpak runtime

Current project is house plans set for construction this summer. Going at it rather hammer and tongs, but have my points on a notepad. I can see more uses for it, as I learn my way around. Shop drawings for a cabinet maker, and shop projects of my own, mostly metal work.

Hello to the community!

2026-03-21T14:37:38Z

Hello to all,
New user to LibreCAD. I'm a software engineer with strong experience in Photoshop but very little CAD background.
My ambition with LibreCAD is to produce dxf files for a laser printer. Printouts are fairly simple.
I hope to get some help. I already tried the app on Windows 11 but am totally stuck to even measure the distance between 2 points. The wiki or user manual provides no help as it describes items I do not see on the app, such as command line.
I'll come back on the forum with specific questions.
Thank's to all.
Regards.

New User

2026-03-22T11:37:09Z

Hello,

I happened on librecad as a frree and effective replacement for AutoCAD which is too expensive for me to justify. I have the 2.2.0.1 version and I've been using it to create a view of my property for documentation purposes. However, I've experienced a few "bugs". I now want to upgrade the program, however, I can only git an upgrade from github (the source forge option no longer appears on the web page). I've downloaded the LibreCAD-2.2.1-latest.zip file, but have no idea what to do with it. Can anyone tell me how to install the update from this file?

New user.

2026-03-15T12:47:41Z

Hello all, I'm a new user.
Went to Linux as I got tired of Microsoft windows for various reasons.
Was using MasterCam on windows 10.

MasterCam, at least my version wouldn't work on Linux/
So I jumped into LibreCad.

I use CAD for designing woodworking projects.
Basically to generate drawings to help me make my projects.

I have LOTS of years of CAD experience.
Started on Computervision back in the late "70's or early '80's.
Can't remember exactly when.
Just the fact that it was over 4 decades ago gives you an idea on old I am.

I've used CADDS 3 and 4 from computervision, a McDonnell Douglas system, CATIA, CADAM, Solid Edge and MasterCam.
Maybe I've even forgotten a few.
Its been a while.

Vast majority has been 2D drawing to allow manufacturing of Tooling, Injection Molds and Stamping Dies.

These drawings then would be used in a CAM software to program various machines to make tooling.

I Find that I get my mind so used to one system that starting another is the hardest part.
Some functions are different and the whole process of drawing is different.

So I'm sure I'll be asking some really dumb questions till I get used to LibreCad, so thanks in advance to all.

setting the correct scale on an imperial architectural drawing

2026-03-13T10:05:04Z

Good morning all,

Here's the intro:
My name is Stu Rhodes. I'm a retired Tech Ed teacher and Red Seal Carpenter. I used to do quite a bit of residential architecture as a side job. Initially all my work was on the board with conventional drafting tools. Later I became quite proficient at using MiniCAD (for a Mac) to execute my designs/drawings. Fast forward about 20 years and I've found myself roped into helping some friends create drawings for several buildings on a remote recreational property. I no longer have access to the now outdated MiniCAD so so thought I would give LibreCAD a try.

Here's the dilemma:
I'm pretty old school (as are the friends I am helping) so I prefer to draw/work in Imperial (feet, inches, fractions of an inch) and use the standard residential scale for these drawings of 1/4" represents 1'-0" (or 12") or 1:48. I need to create/present the drawings on a standard A1 page format. Past practice for me in MiniCAD or AutoCAD has been to open the A1 page, create a border and title block, then establish the desired scale of 1:48, set the grid at the desired snap spacing (usually 1/8" or 1/16") , establish all the likely layers, save as a template for all the pages to be drawn, then get to work creating the actual drawing of the house.

I've managed to open the A1 page and draw the title block. As per usual, I created the title block with slightly more than a half inch of space outside on the top and bottom to leave 22", less an inch for the title block leaves 21" of drawing space in height. Then I allowed half an inch of space on the right edge and a little over an inch on the left to allow for binding, thus leaving a drawing space of 31 1/5" in width. The problem arises when trying to set the scale! These drawing space dimensions should equate to 84 feet in height by 126 feet in width. Try as I might, I am unable to adjust the scale to get this amount of distance. The maximum height and width I can get within the borders is approximately 45'-9" feet high by 67' wide. It is critically important to establish the correct scale on the drawing so it fits within the allocated boundaries set by the title block and so it prints at the appropriate scale so building trades practitioners can perform approximate scaling of dimensions directly off the printed drawings using a simple tape measure (with 1/4" increments) or a scale ruler with 1/4": 1'-0" designation.

I've been stuck in this rut for a couple of days now! Please help! Many thanks in advance! :)

New User with a question about trimmiing

2026-02-26T05:44:06Z

I am used to Autocad Lite and have been trying to draw the wrench in one of the tutorials. I cannot seem to get trim or trim two to work on removing parts of circles. I have even tried Divide. Any suggestions. Maybe this subject has been covered before on the forum. Is there a way to look it up?

Previous MicroStation user woes

2026-02-25T14:24:28Z

Hi everyone - new user from Scotland here. Have used LibreOffice for many years and now that I'm no longer working needed access to a CAD programme. During my working life I used MicroStation for many years, and latterly Revit for 3D CAD. Anyone who has ever used MicroStation will know how totally different it is from AutoCAD which LibreCAD seems to be based around. It's going to be a steep learning curve - already struggling with things I used to do with my eyes closed.....brace yourselves for lots of queries!

New User

2025-12-29T16:28:14Z

I did use AutoCAD, more than 15 years ago gave it up as the cost per use made no sense. Have tried to retire, I may be failing. Many of my contacts, architects, engineers, and designers, have been asking for some help in some of the concrete construction details and I will need to import their DWG files and work out the details and could export in PDF. Is their another format to export format that AutoCAD would read and simplyfi the transision?

Introduction

2025-11-21T09:27:26Z

Hello, I am a new user. In the past I have used AutoCAD quite a lot, including AutoLisp programming (which I really liked to do). Of course there was also the script in AutoCAD.

Now I am trying to work with LibreCAD (personal use), and was immediately drawn to command files which I can create in other applications, for example Google Sheet.

In a way it is similar but the details are bugging me. I will post some question in the appropriate groups on this forum.
BTW, developers are reading on this forum as well. The documentation seems pretty basic. Some sample command files (drawing recognazible things), would be very instructive.

Thanks for all help in advance.

eengebruiker

Mi presento

2025-11-17T09:03:59Z

buonasera, sono appena entrato nel forum essendo un vecchio geometra. Mi piace il CAD ma considerato che ho lasciato gli studi da circa 40 anni, vorrei riprendere dimestichezza con il programma.
Sono lieto di poter partecipare alle discussioni che serviranno sicuramente a migliorare l'apprendimento.

issues for new user?

2025-11-12T00:19:36Z

Hi, New user here, Having some issues with Librecad.
cant draw a horizontal or verticle line, when i click on a point and enter the distance i require is says unknown command.
It then draw a line for 1 grid only.
can use line with 2 point though. but still cant use keyboard length.
layers, created some layers and select the layer, but the colour is wrong.
and help would be appreciated
Regards
Frank

Version: v2.2.1.2
Compiler: GNU GCC 12.2.0
Compiled on: Jul 13 2025
Qt Version: 5.15.2
Boost Version: 1.87.0
System: Windows 10 Version 2009

New user from the Pacific North"WET" corner of Canada

2025-11-11T01:52:29Z

Hi all. I only learned about LibreCAD today and wanted to try it out.

For the past 20 something years I've used TurboCAD for my 2D drawings. And loved it for the most part. But as a purely no profit hobbyist that just bought the 2D Designer version only to find out that they've cut the ability to let me load it on both my desktop and laptop I'm a bit miffed.

First thoughts on LibreCAD is that it's a lot like the TC that I'm so used to using. So I feel like the transition will be fairly easy. The downside is that I need to convert all my TC drawings to DWG. And that is likely to result in some problems. But that's life I guess.

Got a few questions already but I'll post them in the proper sub forum. For now let's say that I'm pretty happy to try this out.

New User with some comments

2025-10-23T06:21:52Z

My Name is Jim Buskirk. I have been a user of several brands of CAD software since the late 1970s. Recently, the CAD system I'd been using for years on my PC died after a Microsoft Windows 11 upgrade. So I started to look for an inexpensive (free) replacement. I stumbled on Libre CAD and thought WOW! I already use and love Libre Office; this will be great.
After downloading and installing, I opened it up and very quickly came to the realization we are in the very early stages of this project. So here is some feedback to help you add functionality.
Line function:
Users need to be able to draw lines of specified length and angle.
Users need to be able to copy lines parallel at a specified distance
Drawing sheet/Page formatting:
Went to the manual, it mentions the PAGE tab, no clue what it looks like, where it is how to find it how to open it.
Folks, I want this Libre CAD to turn out as good as Libre Office.

Antiguo usuario de AutoCad

2025-11-09T14:21:38Z

Hola, antes utilizaba Autocad, ahora estoy jubilado y ya no dispongo de la licencia, por lo que para pequeños proyectos 2D , que realizo por diversion, utilizo LibreCad, es un programa mas sencillo que AutoCad, pero suficiente en casi todos los casos, la utilizacion difiere un poco pero no cuesta demasiado acostumbrarse.
Es una suerte disponer de sofware libre, gracias a desarroladores desinteresados
Gracias

Some (newbie) questions

2025-11-05T08:26:06Z

Hello, I'm new at this forum and a new (testing) user of Librecad.
As an architect I've been working with Minicad (later Vectorworks) for over 40 years.
Since I'm retired I only need a simple CAD program for a drawing every now and then.
My old VW license doesn't run on my (newer) iMac anymore so I'm testing Librecad at the moment.

A few questions:
- As the keyboard-shortcuts of VW are still "in my fingers" I wonder if there is way to edit / add shortcuts to menu items /commands in LC ?
- I read on this forum that the order of stacked objects on a layer can be altered by using Tools; Modify; Order, but that command is not in the list (see connected screendump) I'm using version 2.2.0.2.

Hello from Texas

2025-09-30T09:42:40Z

Hey ya'll,

My name is Todd. I have been using LibreCad for a month or so now. I find it is a steep learning curve, but I keep a running list of tips and tricks as I discover them.

Thanks for all the developers effort,

Todd K.

layer frozen to changes after Save As a new file.

2025-08-24T17:27:10Z

I have 2 layers: Existing Deck, and Planters. I must have unlocked and viewed both and copied planters and placed them in the Deck layer. I then saved as in a subsequent file Deck 3. I opened Deck 3 and the composite exists but cannot be edited. Unfortunately, I also lost the planter content.

Can I restore the Deck 3 to be an edible files.

I accept that I cannot copy the planters and I have another opportunity to repeat what I think I know.

Please advise
Jim

Nube to LibreCAD - Dimension setting problems

2025-08-24T07:31:55Z

New User

2025-07-26T18:22:55Z

My name is Mike Lydon. I am a retired mechanical designer. My principal tools were Autocad and Solidworks. I miss having drafting software. I like being able to create drawings or sketches for fabrication and/or machine work for modifications to my sidecar rig. I am currently having problems with sketching. I will post my issue in the Troubleshooting thread..

Trying to help to make it even better :)

2025-07-19T08:38:55Z

Hello, I am an architect with many years of experience in drawing and drafting, primarily using AutoCAD and its derivatives.
As I found out, LibreCAD is one of the best choices on Linux to make technical drawings.
But, unfortunately, it is not that comfortable and/or convenient to use right now, so I am trying to help by providing useful feedback to make it better :)

Presentazione MizzardHp

2025-07-09T07:45:49Z

Hello everyone!I am a student and I am passionate about 2D CAD projects and I am slowly learning to create various types of projects...I have managed to create a test track for my Z scale (1:220) train and it is very interesting...

I encountered some problems, but I still managed to complete the project...

カスタマイズ希望

2025-06-22T22:54:34Z

初めまして、本日登録しました丸山と申します。

UI・部品登録をカスタマイズしていただける方はいらっしゃいますでしょうか。
もちろん有料で考えております。

ご連絡いただけますようお願いいたします。

丸山

Que versión puedo instalar en Mac OS?

2025-06-22T09:26:23Z

Estoy intentando instalar Libre CAD en un Mac y he descargado la versión 2.2.1.1.dmg pero no me deja instalar.

Me da el siguiente mensaje:

Apple no ha podido verificar que LibreCAD no contenga software malicioso que pueda dañar tu Mac o comprometer tu privacidad.

Hi all!!!!!!!!!!!

2025-06-21T00:28:42Z

I am a new user, thanks you readed this post

Chọn vòi sen TOTO thế nào để tiết kiệm nước mà vẫn thoải mái khi tắm?

Sen tắm không chỉ là thiết bị cần thiết trong phòng tắm mà còn đóng vai trò lớn trong việc tiết kiệm nước sinh hoạt. Với mong muốn mang đến trải nghiệm tắm tối ưu mà không lo hao nước, nhiều người đã tin chọn sen tắm TOTO – thương hiệu nổi tiếng với các sản phẩm thân thiện môi trường. Nhưng chọn sen tắm TOTO như thế nào để vừa mạnh mẽ vừa tiết kiệm nước? Hãy cùng khám phá trong bài viết này.

Bài viết liên quan: Cách kết hợp sen tắm TOTO với bồn tắm để tăng trải nghiệm thư giãn

Điều gì khiến sen tắm TOTO nổi bật?
Các mẫu vòi tắm TOTO nổi bật bởi thiết kế tinh tế, khả năng hoạt động ổn định và đặc biệt là công nghệ giúp tiết kiệm nước hiệu quả. Nhờ tích hợp hệ thống Air-In (bơm khí vào dòng nước), sản phẩm tạo cảm giác dòng nước đầy đặn và mạnh mẽ, trong khi thực tế lại tiêu tốn ít nước hơn so với vòi sen thông thường.

Sen tắm TOTO còn được người dùng đánh giá cao vì độ bền, dễ vệ sinh và đa dạng mẫu mã. Bạn có thể tìm thấy từ sen cầm tay đơn giản đến sen cây cao cấp tích hợp nhiều chế độ phun, phù hợp với mọi phong cách phòng tắm.

Các yếu tố cần lưu ý khi mua sen tắm TOTO
Chọn mẫu có tính năng tiết kiệm nước: Ưu tiên các loại sen tắm có công nghệ Air-In hoặc Water Saving giúp tiết kiệm đáng kể lượng nước tiêu thụ mỗi lần sử dụng.

Phù hợp với hệ thống nước nhà bạn: Với những ngôi nhà có áp lực nước yếu, hãy chọn vòi tắm TOTO có hỗ trợ tăng áp để đảm bảo dòng chảy luôn ổn định.

Thiết kế thông minh, tiện lợi: TOTO cung cấp nhiều dòng sản phẩm từ đơn giản đến cao cấp, với các chế độ điều chỉnh linh hoạt – bạn nên chọn loại phù hợp với thói quen sinh hoạt của gia đình.

Vật liệu cao cấp, tuổi thọ cao: Những sản phẩm sen tắm TOTO bằng đồng thau hoặc inox mạ cao cấp không chỉ tạo sự sang trọng mà còn bền bỉ, ít bám cặn và an toàn khi sử dụng lâu dài.

Cách sử dụng vòi tắm TOTO để tiết kiệm nước hiệu quả

Dù có công nghệ hiện đại, nhưng để tối ưu hóa khả năng tiết kiệm nước, bạn nên tắt vòi khi không cần dùng nước trong lúc tắm. Ngoài ra, nên vệ sinh đầu sen định kỳ để nước chảy đều và tránh tắc nghẽn.

Một mẹo nhỏ là nếu nhà bạn có nguồn nước yếu, có thể lắp thêm thiết bị tăng áp hoặc điều chỉnh van tổng sao cho phù hợp với áp lực cần thiết cho vòi sen tắm TOTO hoạt động tốt nhất.

Kết luận
Với những ai muốn tiết kiệm chi phí nước mà không làm ảnh hưởng đến trải nghiệm tắm, sen tắm TOTO là lựa chọn đáng cân nhắc. Sự kết hợp giữa công nghệ tiên tiến và thiết kế tiện dụng giúp các sản phẩm của TOTO vừa mạnh mẽ, vừa tiết kiệm và bền đẹp theo thời gian.

Learning new software is always a challenge

2025-06-02T16:30:01Z

Hello everyone. I'm an 82 year old retired mechanical engineer who taught himself AutoCAD about 35 years ago. I have been using AutoCAD 2002 up until very recently when the "unhandled exception" fatal error put me out of business. I was pleased to find LibreCAD, and I expect to use it quite a bit, but I will miss the 3-D capabilities of AutoCAD. Wish me luck as I stumble forward. :-)
Bill

Having a look

2025-05-25T21:19:26Z

Looking to see what LibreCAD can do, or what I can do for LibreCAD. It loads my drawings so that's a good start!

New to LibreCAD

2025-05-24T02:37:30Z

Hi, all. I'm very impressed with LibreCAD, find it hard to believe that such a good product is free. Looking forward to learning more about it.
I'm from Australia and using CAD to draw readable copies of drawings for small air powered engines.

Hello

2025-05-09T15:42:55Z

Hello, My name is Dan, I am new to the LibreCad community but not foreign to CAD software. I started my journey of design and drafting back in high school with a mix of being on the boards and learning CADKey back then in the early/mid 90s. From there I went on to earn my associates degree in CAD and learned Autocad 2000 and Up, Solid Works, Mechanical Desktop, Autodesk Inventor, And Pads Logic/Power PCB. After that chapter I worked professionally with solid works for a year and then made a detour to architectural school. When I could not land a gig in an architectural firm I finally shifted and wrapped up my education in mechanical engineering.

To this day CAD programs are an integral part of my work flow. Autocad/Revit are the standards of the AEC industry. I recently have shifted my laptop over to Linux so deep diving into the realm of Librecad/Freecad/Blender and the work flow for these tools. One thing I realized with Librecad is that it does require thinking like a drafter putting the lines to the board.

One question I have, has anyone used Librecad in a P/FP or HVAC design application. Partlicularly for the production of mechanical ductwork plans/piping plans?

Hello

2025-04-06T12:46:30Z

I am new to LibreCad. I used to be pretty good in AutoCad and ProE. I'm retired and interested in working on some small projects that this seems like it will work for.

I am actually struggling with just installing it. I downloaded from github. I use Windows 11. The problem is that I don't see any kind of .EXE file to run to install LibreCad. I downloaded the zip file and uncompressed it. I have a folder for LibreCAD 2.2.1.1 with 171 mb. I watched some utube videos and they just click on an install file that seems obvious to them. I have read the manual and it leads me back to the download page.

I am sure I am just missing something easy but after a couple hours I am not finding it.

Any advice is appreciated.

Hi

2025-03-21T08:23:35Z

I'm looking to be able to draw basic carpentry diagrams.
My first project will involve plumbing and I'm hoping to find some templates or blocks,for standard sized PVC piping and fittings.

New member, need some directions

2025-03-20T11:52:17Z

Hello
I am new to LibreCAD, but I have some experience with AutoCAD.
I have drawn a football field, but for some reason some lines are not showing up in print preview no mather what I do. I tried changing line width, line color, layer propperties, etc. I have no clue what to try next.

Print preview looks like this:

Canvas or the product should look like this (keep in mind that blue and purple lines are construction ones and are not intended to be printed:

Thanks for all your help.
Klemzy

New member in need to direction for learning.

2025-03-03T15:05:59Z

Hi I'm new and I want to use LibreCAD to layout some tiling plans such as you see in this image

What tools and areas of development should I learn first to do this. I guess there might just be some blocks and arrays and patterns that might just be in the toolboxes of LibreCAD.

Any tips or areas to look at first would be welcome.

New user

2025-03-03T13:05:48Z

Hello LibreCAD users, I have been trying to get to the basics of LibreCAD but find that the dimensions to the shapes that that draw are not visible, there is a box where the dimensions should be but no dimensions.. I say that but when i first had a look at this the dimensions were there. A fundamental blocker for me ? Any suggestions ?