Grade 10 – RC

LibreCAD
Teacher: Juanito Bungcasan Jr
LibreCAD
Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to;

● Describe LibreCAD
● Identify the tools used in LibreCAD
● Illustrate the uses of each LibreCAD tools
● Explain the importance of LibreCAD

What is LibreCAD?

LibreCAD is an open-source CAD software equipped with a multitude of features that allow
users to develop intricate technical designs. Its comprehensive detailing abilities facilitate
accurate and precise drawings, making it a popular choice in various industries. LibreCAD
shines with its potential to integrate with multiple file formats such as DXF, CXF, or True Type,
ensuring compatibility and enhanced experiences for its users.

What’s included in LibreCAD?

LibreCAD boasts an array of key features and functionalities to cater to the specific needs of
its diverse user base. Core modules encompass advanced drawing tools, layer
management, snap points, and the ability to handle complex entities like polyline, spline,
and path. Moreover, LibreCAD has a built-in support system specific to the architectural
industry, facilitating drawings to exact dimensions.

Benefits of Using LibreCAD

Solution seekers who adopt LibreCAD secure the advantage of leveraging remarkable
benefits, principally its contribution toward solving diverse industry-specific problems. Its
ability to deliver precise, high-quality designs can dramatically improve the effectiveness
and efficiency of project outputs. The functionality of handling complex entities like polyline,
spline, and path and the potential to create architectural drawings to scale are primary
highlights that position LibreCAD as a trusted choice in the CAD industry.

LibreCAD Advantages

LibreCAD brings with it several advantages that make it a strong contender in the CAD
software marketplace.

Cost-Effectiveness: As a free, open-source solution, LibreCAD brings professional-grade CAD

possibilities to customers with no financial commitment, making it accessible to a wider
range of users.
1 | Page
Advanced Features: With its pool of powerful features and user-friendly interface, it caters to
both beginners and advanced users.

Multiplatform Availability: the software is operable across various devices and operating
systems, increasing its versatility and usability.

High Compatibility: Support for various file formats allows easy integration with different
design environments.

LibreCAD Disadvantages

While LibreCAD comes with a variety of perks, it also has a few areas that could use
improvement.

Learning Curve: Like any robust software, it can have a steep learning curve, especially for
beginners or those not versed with CAD software.

Lack of 3D Tools: Currently, LibreCAD lacks 3D design tools, limiting users strictly to 2D
projects, which can be a setback to those requiring 3D capabilities.

Complex Features: Understanding and using some of its complex functionalities can be
challenging and time-consuming for some users.

Drawing Tools

The drawing tools are used to create and modify entities such as lines, circles, etc. in a
drawing. Commands can be selected from the menu, toolbars or entered via the command
line. Right-click anywhere in the drawing window to display a popup menu showing the
history of commands launched from the menus or the toolbars with the latest command
being on top of the list. Note that the command line input is not shown.

Several drawing tools require additional parameters and will provide prompts on the Tool
Options toolbar. This toolbar should always be enabled. If the tool options do not appear,
from the menu select Widgets -> Toolbar -> and enable Tool Options. If using the command
line, the same tool options are available via the toolbar or the command line. The tools that
have options are shown in the table below.

2 | Page
3 | Page
4 | Page
5 | Page
6 | Page
7 | Page
8 | Page
9 | Page
10 | Page
11 | Page
12 | Page
13 | Page
14 | Page
15 | Page
16 | Page
17 | Page
18 | Page
19 | Page
20 | Page
21 | Page
22 | Page
23 | Page
24 | Page
25 | Page
26 | Page
27 | Page
28 | Page
29 | Page
30 | Page
31 | Page
32 | Page
33 | Page
34 | Page
35 | Page
36 | Page
Reference:

Technologyevaluation.com. Librecad.
https://www3.technologyevaluation.com/solutions/55235/librecad

Librecad.org. LibreCad. https://docs.librecad.org/en/latest/ref/customize.html

37 | Page