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CAD Software for patent drawing

I have a simple invention. Wondering if there is inexpensive CAD software that will transpose a digital photo into a drawing. Drawing will be $750. Wondering if I get decent software for free or cheap.

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Those might be a start. I need a patent drawing.

Paul Sauvé

Unfortunately, I don't know the technical requirements for patent drawings.

But you may need a dedicated CAD (computer aided design) package. Note that this type of software if generally more difficult to use that image editor software.

Please go to the bottom of the page for other options: The best free AutoCAD alternative

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Paul-
A "sketch" like above is all I'll need for a provisional patent. The standards are lower than a final patent. My invention is simple. The Patent Office needs b/w "drawings." I'm going to take 5-6 digital photos. All I need is a program that will do what the above program did. So I guess my question is, "What program (under $100) will do it the easiest?"

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borgunit

For an AutoCAD-like solution, a good bet is Draft Sight. I have used it for years and I highly recommend it.