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List:       openoffice-users
Subject:    Re: [users] Re: Is there a better list for Draw questions?
From:       Eron Lloyd <elloyd () lancaster ! lib ! pa ! us>
Date:       2003-11-13 20:41:03
Message-ID: 200311131541.03467.elloyd () lancaster ! lib ! pa ! us
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On Thursday November 13 2003 5:57 am, Carlos C. Gonzalez wrote:

> I am currently using it to draw up plans for a hot dog cart that must be
> handed in to state government health departments before passing a health
> inspection.  Draw is ideal for that type of thing.  Not as complicated as
> Auto-CAD or some such program but more than adequate for what I am using it
> for.
>
> It's probably not a program that would come in handy for most hot dog cart
> owners though since most buy their carts from cart manufacturers who
> provide blueprints of the cart to give to health departments.  Since I am
> building my own it's exactly what I need.
>
> There are some quirks with it and some need to work around functions that
> are lacking but I have not encountered anything unsurmountable yet (that
> was absolutely crucial to have that is).
>
> I have encountered some quirks in it that prevent my drawings from being
> professional blue print quality but most health departments would be more
> than glad to get the kind of drawings I am making.

Carlos,

Judging by what you're attempting to do, I'd strongly recommend QCad: 
www.ribbonsoft.com. Draw is alright for some technical stuff, but if you're 
drafting mechanical assemblies or blueprints, nothing beats a CAD app.

Good luck,

Eron

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Eron Lloyd
Technology Coordinator
Lancaster County Library
elloyd@lancaster.lib.pa.us
Phone: 717-239-2116
Fax: 717-394-3083

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