Getting Started with LibreCAD 2.0: A Quick Start Guide LibreCAD 2.0 is a free, open-source 2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) application. Whether you are an architect, engineer, or hobbyist, this manual will help you navigate the interface and create your first precise technical drawings. 1. The Interface Overview
: Scroll to zoom in/out; click and hold the wheel to "Pan" (move around the drawing).
Precision is what separates CAD from a standard drawing program. The toolbar (usually at the bottom or left) allows your cursor to "magnetize" to specific points: Snap on Endpoints : Grabs the very end of a line. Snap Center : Grabs the middle of a circle or arc. User Manual for LibreCad 2.0
: Choose Center, Point to define the middle and then the radius.
Toggle the to hide or show parts of your drawing instantly. 5. Modifying Your Work To change existing shapes, use the Modify menu: Trim : Cut a line where it intersects another. Getting Started with LibreCAD 2
: LibreCAD uses the .dxf format, which is compatible with almost all other CAD software (like AutoCAD).
When you first open LibreCAD, you'll see a workspace designed for precision. The Interface Overview : Scroll to zoom in/out;
: Use the Two Points tool to click a start and end point.