Use DXF files to produce a printable dimensional blueprint?

[timothymark]

Just thought I'd ask if anyone knew of a program that I could use to import a DXF file into and add dimensional values to for the purpose of printing blueprint style? I use Aspire to create vectors, convert to DXF and import into SheetCam. It would be great if I could kill two birds with one stone here produce a blueprint to send out to the shop...

Thank you in advance for any input you guys may have. Tim

[ajclay]

Go to here and get a Free .... Real CAD program "Draftsight":

http://www.3ds.com/products-services/dr ... ght&xtcr=1

Learn to draw in it and you'll be happy you spent the time..

It will do anything you need with dxf and dwg files.

[timothymark]

Thank you for the link and advise... tg

[ajclay]

No matter what software a person uses it's always a learning curve... Let me know I may be able to help. Draftsight is a "clone" of autocad so it volumes of info on youtube too.....

AJ

[WyoGreen]

I use draftsight, it's advantage being it's free. I also use CorelDraw for most of my designing, and it also allows you to add dimensions to the drawing, it's disadvantage being it's not free. I suppose it depends on the types of things you design as to what program will be best for you.

Steve

[timothymark]

Thanks AJ & Steve...

Draftsight sounds like the way to go, I've been putting off learning CAD for as long as I can probably justify. The CorelDraw prompted me to take a look at Photoshop which will get me by until I learn Draftsight.

Thanks again guys, much abilged. tg