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A Free Program I Can Use For Patents?

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Printed Date: 07.Jul.2026 at 08:56


Topic: A Free Program I Can Use For Patents?
Posted By: Alxdott
Subject: A Free Program I Can Use For Patents?
Date Posted: 22.Aug.2018 at 22:46
Hi all,

I'm an aspiring inventor submitting my first patent. I've reached the exciting stage where I need to create drawings and I want to use a CAD program. 

The problem is two-fold: 1) I don't have any money to invest in a CAD program 2) There are so many free options available I don't know what's the easiest/best option specifically for patent type (mostly isometric) submissions to the USPTO.

Any assistance or guidance would be greatly appreciated... thanks!

-Alex


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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 23.Aug.2018 at 13:29
I'd recommend the free 2D CAD program by Dassault Systemes (makers of Solidworks) called Draftsight.  There is a 32-bit and 64-bit version.  You'll also find a free getting started guide as well.  

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