Proper tool to use for drafting

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Originally Posted by jbt308

Hello all
Wanted to make a few dials that I could print out, and make some quick calculators for myself. I know that a few of you have done that already, and I need your assistance.
I basically need to find some freeware tool that will allow me to draw a circle with defined tick marks around the parimeter, like a compass. I'd like to make something similar to that AOB calculator that someone posted before.
I know i've seen this ability in something I used before, but I can't find anything around. Or, if someone is willing to make the jpgs for me, that would be alright too I guess.
Thanks a bunch.

Try here: http://www.softonic.com/seccion/101/CAD

You need to choose a software able to save the CAD file as BMP, JPG or PDF (you can export a .PDF image as .JPG from Acrobat Reader).

When you have this image, you can process it in Photoshop or Corel Draw.

You will get something like this with a CAD software:


If somebody knows other method, please post it.

EDIT: I think the best for your necessity is this one: http://www.cadstd.com/samples/index.html (It has a free version)