Nabble - Troubleshooting

Re: set the units in preferences

2026-04-03T12:57:49Z

I'm sorry but with point #2, I don't want to change the unit from mm to inch - I only need to change the "precision" settings as referred at my point #2. So when I draw ie a line, the measurement is then for example 100.0000 mm insted of 100.0 mm, the latter which I wanted - however the angle setting shows as I set it.
3) There is only ""Current Drawing Preferences"" on the version I use and not "Current Drawing Options", but it seem to be the same.

Thank You

Re: set the units in preferences

2026-04-03T12:17:22Z

2: if you change unit from mm to inch, your existing radius = 25.4 mm becomes radius=25.4 inch, stead of = 1 inch. Currently, you have to scale everything by a factor of 1/25.4 manually, if needed.

3: Go to Options > Current Drawing Options > Dimensions to set preferences on precision/significant digits etc. for dimensions.

div wrote

1) The LC version is 2.2.1.3 (Linux Mint)
2) Under "Drawing Preferences", selecting "Units", I want to change the "Precision" for both - it changed as I choose, but it don't change in the drawing to my settings from it's default - I don't want that 4 digit precision for length and 2 digit for angle.
3) Please explain what is: "For dimensions, there is own settings that control which units are used in dimensioning entities labels"

PS. Under Windows I used an almost identical software (QCad) with which there wasn't an issue like this (both in metric).

Thank You

Re: set the units in preferences

2026-04-03T12:10:16Z

1) The LC version is 2.2.1.3 (Linux Mint)
2) Under "Drawing Preferences", selecting "Units", I want to change the "Precision" for both - it changed as I choose, but it don't change in the drawing to my settings from it's default - I don't want that 4 digit precision for length and 2 digit for angle.
3) Please explain what is: "For dimensions, there is own settings that control which units are used in dimensioning entities labels"

PS. Under Windows I used an almost identical software (QCad) with which there wasn't an issue like this (both in metric).

Thank You

Re: set the units in preferences

2026-04-03T08:06:41Z

1) which version of LC?
2) if you change units in settings, it does not mean that the entire drawing will be recalculated (say, from mm to inches)
3) For dimensions, there is own settings that control which units are used in dimensioning entities labels

set the units in preferences

2026-04-03T05:46:45Z

set the units in preferences, it don't change according in the drawing

Re: print format problem

2026-03-31T19:13:11Z

The only version that offers me a pdf option is this one
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

That's what I'm doing, for now. I made the lines heavier and that helps with the pdf print. "Print to pdf" is the only option I get in this version. It's one of two that show up on the linux software source list. See my newbie introduction post.
Neither of the other 2 versions I've run offer a save as pdf option, just the various .dxf options

Re: print format problem

2026-03-31T18:54:15Z

Can you print to PDF or export to PDF as a workaround?

Albaton wrote

I've tried this version
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

Still have the same issue, prints 90 degrees off of the page regardless...

Thanks.

Re: print format problem

2026-03-31T16:18:28Z

I've tried this version
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

Still have the same issue, prints 90 degrees off of the page regardless...

Thanks.

Re: Import Error: Error reading DXF/DWG sections

2026-03-31T03:24:13Z

well, actually the support of DWG format is quite limited, so it might be practical first try to convert the file to DXF (either via AutoCAD or external services) and try to open it.

Can you attach the file with opening problems?

Re: Import Error: Error reading DXF/DWG sections

2026-03-30T15:27:31Z

I am continuing to have problems opening an AutoCad Lite 2000 DXF file with LibreCAD. I am also new to Libre and just downloaded it so hopefully it is the newest version of Libre?

Re: print format problem

2026-03-29T04:42:17Z

you can also try our latest master branch or stable builds. Master branch is on Qt6, and stable branch is on Qt5. It's possible that the issue is limitted to some particular Qt versions.

Albaton wrote

Librecad is the only QT app I have. The flatpak version is the only one that saves in pdf format. They print correctly as a pdf, but lines are weak. Sounds like my Linux guy is right.

Thanks

Re: print format problem

2026-03-28T19:01:30Z

Librecad is the only QT app I have. The flatpak version is the only one that saves in pdf format. They print correctly as a pdf, but lines are weak. Sounds like my Linux guy is right.

Thanks

print preview

2026-03-28T15:22:23Z

when i use print preview i try to scale the drawing inside the viewport any scale i choose just makes the viewport shrink in size to .5x.75 and i goes of the object. The i hit the center command and the tiny box centers on the object.

Re: print format problem

2026-03-25T17:33:04Z

Can you print to PDF to troubleshoot?

I remember seeing similar, and it was a printer driver thing, so limited to all Qt apps, not only LibreCAD.

Albaton wrote

Started with 2.2.0.2-1build3, I can print but always 90 degrees off. Switched to the flatpak version 2.2.1.3 (11,11,2011) which only allows saving as a pdf, at least on my install. Have Version: v2.2.1.3-12-gd1ca469c9 running from a file rather than installed, same problem. Running on a Dell with Linux OS.
I've changed the paper orientation in librecad, and changed it at the printer screen. I've told it to accept changes and to ignore changes. It continues to print as landscape across a portrait page. My linux go to guy says it sounds like it's sending to the printer as an IPP, internet print protocol. Printer is a brother MFC J6955W on tabloid size sheets. Printer driver is Brother for Linux. I've even redone my drawing on a portrait page layout, with the same results.

print format problem

2026-03-24T21:04:54Z

Started with 2.2.0.2-1build3, I can print but always 90 degrees off. Switched to the flatpak version 2.2.1.3 (11,11,2011) which only allows saving as a pdf, at least on my install. Have Version: v2.2.1.3-12-gd1ca469c9 running from a file rather than installed, same problem. Running on a Dell with Linux OS.
I've changed the paper orientation in librecad, and changed it at the printer screen. I've told it to accept changes and to ignore changes. It continues to print as landscape across a portrait page. My linux go to guy says it sounds like it's sending to the printer as an IPP, internet print protocol. Printer is a brother MFC J6955W on tabloid size sheets. Printer driver is Brother for Linux. I've even redone my drawing on a portrait page layout, with the same results.

Re: Copy command

2026-03-24T19:11:26Z

Thank you. That is what I ended up doing is using the move command get the desired outcome.

Re: Problems with the Rotate Tool in Debian/ align plugin too

2026-03-23T14:03:04Z

Now it works well, the rotations are perfect, but the rotation behavior is change a little hehe, but it's okay, it's a test image, now the software has more tools, it looks very promising, thank you very much for the work and dedication

Re: Copy command

2026-03-22T04:02:55Z

After having applied the Copy command then use the Paste command to insert the object.

Alternatively you can use Move/Copy from Tools - Modify. This behaves the way you expect.

Re: Copy command

2026-03-21T16:49:09Z

I am using version 2.2.0.2 on windows11.

Re: Problems with the Rotate Tool in Debian/ align plugin too

2026-03-20T23:10:14Z

well, align plugin is quite an old one and it not actively supported, actually.

Can you try the Align command from 2.2.2-alpha branch (as well as Rotate command)?

It's located there:
https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/2.2.2_alpha-latest

Re: Problems with the Rotate Tool in Debian/ align plugin too

2026-03-20T14:45:41Z

im using aling plugin on librecad Version: 2.2.0.2 to solve

Re: Problems with the Rotate Tool in Debian/ align plugin too

2026-03-20T14:21:27Z

Hello developers and users,
Sorry to insist on this topic. I am currently testing the latest version of LibreCAD (v2.2.1.3-12-gd1ca469c9) on Debian 13.
I am trying to rotate lines and shapes using a reference, but I'm having trouble getting the lines to coincide perfectly at the same angle. It seems I cannot make them align as expected when using the reference points.
Any advice or confirmation if this is a known issue in this build would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you! i have video about, please check the link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1phk6FaiP_8

Re: No languages except English

2026-03-20T10:02:16Z

de:
In der alpha-Version 2.2.2 sind viele deutsche Wörter. Sie sind aber oft dort, wo sie nicht hingehören.
Ich warte lieber auf die beta-Version.

en:
The alpha version 2.2.2 contains a lot of German words. However, they often appear in places where they don't belong.
I think I'll wait for the beta version.
translator: deepl.com

Doppelte icons | Duplicate icons

Verwirrende Menüzeile | Confusing menu bar

Konsolen-Fenster öffnet sich beim Start | The console window opens at startup
(Screenshot from Task-Manager)

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Ausführung: 1>/b>
Compiler: Microsoft Visual C++
Gefertigt auf: Mar 20 2026
Qt Version: 6.9.3
Boost Version: 1 87 0
System: Windows 10 Version 22H2

Re: No languages except English

2026-03-20T08:25:02Z

Sorry, the current language support in 2.2.1.4 is messed up.

I'm working on to get the support back to a minimum level. Please try the latest master branch to get a preview of updated translations.

https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/2.2.2_alpha-latest

The 2.2.1 branch is work-in-progress in my own fork: https://github.com/dxli/LibreCAD/tree/2.2.1

Ulima wrote
de:
Ich habe gerade LibreCAD zum ersten Mal installiert.
Anschließend Verzeichnis der Sprachdateien eingestellt.
Application Preferences | Paths | Translations:
D:\Program Files\LibreCAD\translations
Nach dem Neustart zeigt zeigt sich der gleiche Fehler.
Der Button "Cancel" wird zu "Abbrechen". - Das einzige Wort in Deutsch.

en:
I just installed LibreCAD for the first time.
Then I set the directory for the language files.
Application Preferences | Paths | Translations:
D:\Program Files\LibreCAD\translations
After restarting, the same error appears.
The “Cancel” button changes to “Abbrechen”—the only word in German.

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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

Re: No languages except English

2026-03-20T06:50:57Z

de:
Ich habe gerade LibreCAD zum ersten Mal installiert.
Anschließend Verzeichnis der Sprachdateien eingestellt.
Application Preferences | Paths | Translations:

D:\Program Files\LibreCAD\translations

Nach dem Neustart zeigt zeigt sich der gleiche Fehler.
Der Button "Cancel" wird zu "Abbrechen". - Das einzige Wort in Deutsch.

en:
I just installed LibreCAD for the first time.
Then I set the directory for the language files.
Application Preferences | Paths | Translations:

D:\Program Files\LibreCAD\translations

After restarting, the same error appears.
The “Cancel” button changes to “Abbrechen”—the only word in German.

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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

Re: Copy command

2026-03-20T01:02:27Z

which version of LibreCAD do you use? which operating system?

Copy command

2026-03-19T19:31:36Z

I am trying to copy and object, but when i select the object and asks for a reference point it just back out of the command and will not let me specify the reference point or the desired location.

Re: snapping indicators

2026-03-11T03:57:37Z

well, 2.0.2 is too outdated version. For more explicit snapping, you'd better switch to 2.2.2-alpha (https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/2.2.2_alpha-latest) - there is a visual indication (text label in informational cursor) for snapped point type.

There are many other improvements, as well (yet please not that while this version is more or less stable, it is still non-productional one and is development snapshot)

snapping indicators

2026-03-11T00:10:10Z

Being an old Autocad user, I am used to snapping points having clear indicators for the middle point, canter point, end or other snaps. I can draw a line here and want to find its middle point but there are all kinds of places along it that seem to be snapping points. Do I have to turn all snaps off but the one I want? I'm now in 2.0.2. Isn't there a better way to find snapping point indicators?

Re: Hatching patterns

2026-03-08T10:52:44Z

You can save a dxf file to the pattern folder, and restart librecad to use it as a pattern

Hatching patterns

2026-03-08T04:09:14Z

Hallo Librcad gebruikers, Bestaat er een "Hatching pattern" om een gevel te arceren met "Lime -Stone"? mvg Spidey-Westland

Re: Problem creating new double-point, vertical and horizontal lines

2026-03-04T12:49:19Z

Thanks for the help. I had accidentally activated the construction layer property in the layer list.
Problem solved.

Re: Problem creating new double-point, vertical and horizontal lines

2026-03-04T12:42:55Z

Welcome timstiger!

I suspect you have accidentally activated the construction layer property in the layer list.
This extends any line infinite.

https://forum.librecad.org/2-point-line-draws-line-with-infinite-extention-tp5719433.html

^{investing less than half an hour into Search function can save hours or days of waiting for a solution}

Re: Problem creating new double-point, vertical and horizontal lines

2026-03-04T12:12:56Z

well, from the first glance this is intentional behavior.

The action for drawing "line vertical" or "line horizontal" creates a line with fixed length (at least in versions that are available for public, as there will be update where it will be possible to create line with selection of end point too).

That length may be changed either via command line or via editor in "tool options" toolbar.

Moreover, that last enter value of the length is used with next command invocation.

So I think the issue is related to current settings and in saved length.

BTW, which version of LibreCAD do you use?

In general, in "Tool options" toolbar for the command there should be UI that is similar to this one (this is from development version)

Problem creating new double-point, vertical and horizontal lines

2026-03-04T11:45:25Z

When creating a new double point line, I click at a point on the drawing to start the line. This moves the relative zero to the point where I clicked and creates a new line (with no apparent endpoint) that rotates around the new relative zero location. The new line extends far past the drawing area.

When creating a new vertical or horizontal line and I click at a point on the drawing to start the line, a new vertical or horizontal line is automatically created (without me selecting the endpoint). The new vertical or horizontal line extends far past the drawing area.

This is unique to the drawing I'm working on. I can still create new double-point, vertical or horizontal lines as usual by setting the beginning and endpoints on previously created drawings. I haven't found a setting to adjust the new line creation issue.