Then why not consider making a move to a less dated software? Have you heard of the FREE 2D CAD program, and AutoCAD-clone, called Draftsight by Dassault Systemes.

DS is the maker of Solidworks which is a very reputable program in its own right. Draftsight is enough like AutoCAD that the transition would not be that problematic. Dassault also offers a FREE Getting Started Guide and they have their own Draftsight forum for those seeking help with specify problems. Introduction To Parallel Algorithms And Architectures Leighton Pdf. The program will read drawings created in AutoCAD up to 2010 and write to the same DWG file format so nothing really changes in that regard. And best of all, it is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions that work well with Windows 7. I run a copy on both my home and work computers (64-bit) using Win7 Pro and Ultimate.

Matches 1 - 8 of 8. Operating Systems: Windows XP, 2000, Vista, Windows 7 and 8 Now. Install AutoCAD LT 2000 on 64bit Windows 7 and 8. Move to free open-source GNU/Fortran and something like FreeCAD. Then I downloded Windows virtual PC and Windows XP Mode (free. Download the installation files.

One last thing. To maintain your free copy of Draftsight users must confirm their registration (very quick process) once a year. Find out more here.

Should you feel disinclined to make the switch there is a program called the Longbow Converter that will help users run older 32-bit versions of AutoCAD on Windows Vista, Win7 & and Win8. Download Microsoft .net Framework 2.0 Rtl X86 Enu. For more information. While you are there take a look at their Tips and Tricks. Hi Remark - Yes I would agree that Draftsight may well be one possible solution but as somebody on this thread has already pointed out being in possession of a package valued at a small fortune when first introduced it is well worth exploring all possible avenues to keep it serviceable. Another reason for staying with AC2000 apart of course from the hassle of getting to grips with any new system is that it continues to offer a range of plotter drivers which are no longer available on the newer systems.