"so much more and better than any autocad i have used. i am impressed"

"Goodbye Autodesk, I'd like to say it's been fun, but in reality.......... Thanks, looks great, what we have all been waiting for!!!"

"I am so stoked that there is finally a real free alternative to the "Autocrash" monopoly. I use autocad at work and have, until now, not found a viable alternative to use at home."

"I am a long time user of Autocad and ArchiCAD, and I decided to give doublecad a go. Imagine my wonder when I saw all the tools from autocad, paired with the edit functions of archiCAD!!

Yesterday I was like... OMG OMG OMG this is too good to be true.

This program is truly something, and I am going to use it a lot for my 2D drafting.

Nice Job, really!"

"this is the first time I've got excited about cad since '87"

"After 5 min. of use, I can see potential. If I were starting up something like an electrical drafting shop, this would be a godsend."

"This is exactly what I've been looking for for sooooo long! Thank you for this great release."

"Wow, I'm a third year student and was about to finally and unwillingly get to grips with autodesk autocad 08 - this appears to be the perfect alternative however + it's free. On first impressions I must say that the documentation provided looks fantastic and I might just be able to become a 2d drafting master sooner than I thought. The interface, though similar to autocad, is also much more user friendly and far more clutter-free. The startup styles are also a nice addition.

I am carrying out a measured drawing of a difficult palladian style building at the moment and intend to wholly use Doublecad for the project now. Thank you!"

"The interface looks clean and I have loaded a big SU model, to see if it will kill the DoubleCad XT Free. It didn't!"

"I really will try to promote DoubleCAD for you, I'm sure I can get the other practices we work with interested for the SketchUp handshake alone."

"I just discovered this wonderful software and I'm very amazed by its power, features and ease of use. If you come form an Acad/Intellicad background you get used to it in no time, it's very well designed and user friendly.

ps. Loving DoubleCAD XT more and more each minute I spend on it"

"Looks like the global economic crisis has come at the right time for IMSI."

"For me, who learn(ed) to use CAD software in college using AutoCAD and for about three years was responsible for a training program here based on AutoCAD, I feel quite comfortable in the software.

What if I don't need this type of software? Well, even if you don't use CAD software to draw, there is one great thing about DoubleCAD XT, which for me is quite useful. The possibility to open, edit and export DWG files from AutoCAD 14 until 2009. I'm aware of DWG true converter , but with this software we will be able to edit and not only export the files.

As far as I could test the software, the free version is really complete and (in) my case it will overcome my needs for 2d drawing. I'm already recommending this software for all my students!"

"I think we're cooking here now. :)"

"Since its introduction just under a year ago, DoubleCAD XT has become the free CAD of choice in many practices in Africa. Many suspect that IMSI/Design has become the leading supplier of legal CAD software for Africa."

"FWIW, the very best of luck to all of you: the program deserves it."

"At last an alternative to the autodesk monster."

"I very much appreciate that a freeware like this can be used for commercial work also. Many many thanks for that."

"I have just started using DoubleCAD XT and I very impressed with it. When I first started using it and I would draw a line, the two little windows would open with the length and angle. Now when I draw a line I get tiny, almost unreadable numbers instead. I must have set something, but I have no idea what. How do I bring the little windows back? --jsheinwald"

"the SketchUp import capability is a true winner!"

"let me say THANK-YOU for this brilliant program."

"The architectial tools available in DoubleCAD XT Pro and their parametric abilities are a tremendous asset to DoubleCAD and that alone makes the cost of buying the program worth it (in my opinion)."

"In a previous life I messed around with AutoCAD and DoubleCAD is a darn sight easier and more intuitive. It is also a GREAT product for my needs especially as it costs nothing!"

"I would say this is a solidworks issue. In the past I have recieved drawings from solidworks users and even in ACAD the DWG's were garbage. It was to the point where I couldn't stand dwg files from solidworks. DCAD does a much, much better of importing AND producing dwg files."

"I am stunned that such a great application is free. I had actually considered writing to AutoDesk suggesting a free version to expand and hold their installed users base."

"All I know is that every DWG file that I've opened from our contractors have worked flawlessly. The snaps work amazingly! I really loving this software! Thanks again for making it!"

"The ability to view & print drawings is essential. In this regard, the apparently un-ending search for an ideal CAD View/Print software may have ended with DoubleCAD."

"A mechanical designer at our headquarters in Milpitas California recommended that I try DoubleCAD XT. I spent a couple of days driving the software. It appeared to do everything that I needed and was easy to learn."

"Double CAD is the most professional freeware CAD I have ever tested with some very good features."

"I have been using Double CAD to look at some of the .dwg files we have and have found it very user friendly."

"Thank God for DoubleCAD"

"I've tried just about every free or open source cad app there is, they were certainly not all bad, but none were really a practical replacement for AutoCAD. I decided to try out DoubleCAD on a big project. A couple of weeks later I'm convinced, it's excellent. I really do think it's got some advantages."

"DoubleCAD saved my pay cheque!"

"I'm converting a few clients and colleagues to DoubleCAD."

"Great program!!"

"I come from a Microstation (back when it was under Intergraph) background and I have been away from daily use for about 8 years. It only took me a little bit of 'playing' to get comfortable using DoubleCad.

I looked at many 'free' CAD packages on the internet and each had a few items I was looking for. But for the most part, I was still left wanting more. However, when I came across DoubleCad, I was highly impressed and very excited to find a CAD package that had everything I was looking for...and more.

Thanks IMSI for developing such a great product for us."

"I love this software. I still pinch myself when I use it."

"The recent introduction of DoubleCAD XT heralds a completely new era in architectural computing in Africa.
It is truly the first time in the history of commercial architectural computing that you can download a completely free and legal copy of commercial grade CAD software and introduce it into the practice without fears of piracy, disruption or poor performance.
Although you can download and print a very useful User Manual (PDF) I found the interface so familiar that I didn't refer to it until afterwards."

"I'm new to DoubleCAD XT, but it appears to be an excellent product and i'm excited to get going."

"I have just launched a new web-based laser cutting service in which users upload their cad files and obtain an instant quotation to laser cutting.

I put a link on my web page to DoubleCAD for companies that don't have a CAD software to create the necessary DXF or DWG files, after downloading it myself to check out it's suitability and ease of use (both excellent)."

"I have watched the videos describing the DoubleCAD XT Pro and SketchUp workflow using the drafting palette and I am excited about the construction documentation capabilities that this tool offers."

"DoubleCAD is my new main CAD program for DWG files"

"We used to have AutoCAD in our company for viewing / editing dwg drawings, but due to cutbacks etc we have been forced to seek alternative / free programs for all our workstations.

We stumbled across DoubleCAD and it seems to be an excellent replacement for AutoCAD, doing everything we need.

Many thanks"

"First of all thanks for an excellent piece of free software."

"I agree, not only is DoubleCAD XT a great program, with an unbeatable price (free). The customer support, via these forums and phone support is also top-notch.

I believe that the combination of product quality, value, and professional, courteous customer support is a indisputable winning combination for DoubleCAD XT.

Thanks IMSI, for being so customer-oriented."

"Dcad does handle text attribute justification properly when mirroring a block, something that Acad used to hose on a regular basis even after setting MIRRTEXT to 0!"

"I finally realized that the V1.1 upgrade was available and installed it. Man! What a difference! I must say that you guys really hit the nail on the head. The update addressed pretty much all of the issues I had. The program is really nice to work with now.

Thanks for all of the hard work guys. It is much appreciated."

"DoubleCAD is amazing for me, as I can find most of what I expect to find.

Thanks!!"

"SketchUp, DoubleCAD and IDX-Express are all the tools most private practice architects are ever likely to need for personal/ commercial use. SketchUp, DoubleCAD and IDX-Express are all the tools most private practice architects are ever likely to need for personal/ commercial use."

"I tried new "Create Hatch Patterns". Revelation for me. It seems that in a few moments, we can create any hatch pattern. Thumbs up."

"Thanks again, you guys have the most supportive community around!"

"Hi folks - thanks for such a great program. I've really enjoyed getting to know DoubleCAD XT."

"I discovered DoubleCAD yesterday after AutoCAD LT just stopped working properly on my PC, and I must say I am very impressed. Thanks for this awesome piece of software."

"Thank you again for the prompt and effective support which are hardly found for paid tools!"

"I may say I downloaded and installed DoublecadXt V2.1 and it is great. 1.0 was it already, but this 2.1 really improves the workflow since the command keys behaviour (space, enter, etc.) better resemble those of acad! Besides that, the features it offers are - as they were in 1.0 - superior. Hatches with background/foreground and transparency? This is just the start. And now the CTB support?
I may say, in mid-term range, DoublecadXt Pro is a serious matter to me. Meanwhile, I've already impressed several of my colleagues with Xt free. They look at me awkwardly and say it's not possible << OLE Object: Picture (Metafile) >>
Thanks DCAd team."

"The customer support from you guys at IMSI is top notch, well done. I'll continue to recommend you to my architect and landscaper clients."