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DraftSight- Free 2D software for engineers


Draft Sight is a free, standalone, professional-grade 2D CAD product for professional CAD users, students and engineers. It facilitates to create, edit, and view DWG files. Software can be installed  on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and includes access to online community support, and abundance of learning resources like our “Getting Started Guide,” and an annual product upgrade.
You can download the software from this link for absolutely free

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