Other dynamic component platforms

function · 15 Apr 2011, 21:11

Is anyone aware of any other applications that allow for a similar dynamic component functionality as found in sketchup? I need only to work in 2d for an upcoming project, and I would like to weigh my options on feature sets. After about an hour of googlesearching, all I could find was autocad dynamic blocks. Can anyone recommend another platform, or perhaps weigh the feature set of SKP's vs the ACAD equivalent? Any leads would be much appreciated!

Chris Fullmer · 15 Apr 2011, 21:20

Is there a reason you do not want to use SketchUp?

function · 15 Apr 2011, 21:27

@chris fullmer said:

Is there a reason you do not want to use SketchUp?

I was curious as to what may be out there, and if such an option may better suit me. One of my biggest concerns is an ability to control line-weights among components. Since it is a largely graphic application, I am considering simply using texture images in SKP with my desired weights. . .

Dan Rathbun · 15 Apr 2011, 23:05

Microsoft Visio (costs,) or the free open-source clone OpenDraw (part of OpenOffice.)
http://www.openoffice.org/

You may wish to try out DoubleCAD XT it's a free AutoCAD LT clone from IMSI.
http://www.doublecad.com/