If you're just starting out I'd definitely suggest Sketchup.<br><br>Blender is another option that runs on Linux and is free. Not sure about conversion to G-code but it most likely exists.<br><br>For circuit boards Eagle seems to be the best standard for hobbyists. It also runs on Linux now. The free version is only for trial, the cheap version can only do relatively small boards, but the parts library is second to none. As well a lot of stores and communities (Sparkfun and adafruit for example) release part libraries for the parts they use often.<br>
<br>For 2D drawings, etchings, or panels, Inkscape is a great vector drawing program. I've used it for synthesizer panels.<br><br>Tom<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Darcy Whyte <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:darcy@siteware.com">darcy@siteware.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<br></div><div>Google Sketchup seems pretty nice and I just got it going on Linux in WINE (a windows emulator thingy).</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br>
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