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How to install LibreCAD on Ubuntu 18.04

To install LibreCAD on Ubuntu 18.04

LibreCAD is a free computer-aided design application for 2D design. It’s available for all major operating system such as Linux, Microsoft windows and mac os.

Installation

update your system repository

root@linuxhelp:~# apt-get update
Hit:1 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic-security InRelease
Hit:2 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic InRelease
Hit:3 http://ppa.launchpad.net/ondrej/php/ubuntu bionic InRelease
Hit:4 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic-updates InRelease
Hit:5 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu bionic-backports InRelease
Reading package lists... Done

Now, finally install the librecad application.

root@linuxhelp:~# apt-get install librecad
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
The following additional packages will be installed:
  libdouble-conversion1 libmuparser2v5 libqt5core5a libqt5dbus5 libqt5gui5 libqt5network5
  libqt5printsupport5 libqt5svg5 libqt5widgets5 librecad-data libxcb-xinerama0
  qt5-gtk-platformtheme qttranslations5-l10n
Suggested packages:
  qt5-image-formats-plugins qtwayland5
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  libdouble-conversion1 libmuparser2v5 libqt5core5a libqt5dbus5 libqt5gui5 libqt5network5
  libqt5printsupport5 libqt5svg5 libqt5widgets5 librecad librecad-data libxcb-xinerama0
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Setting up libqt5gui5:amd64 (5.9.5+dfsg-0ubuntu1) ...
Setting up qt5-gtk-platformtheme:amd64 (5.9.5+dfsg-0ubuntu1) ...
Setting up libqt5widgets5:amd64 (5.9.5+dfsg-0ubuntu1) ...
Setting up libqt5printsupport5:amd64 (5.9.5+dfsg-0ubuntu1) ...
Setting up libqt5svg5:amd64 (5.9.5-0ubuntu1) ...
Setting up librecad (2.1.2-1) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.27-3ubuntu1) ...

After installation open the Ubuntu menu, then type LibreCAD form search box, application show on the screen. Now, open that application. Here you can see welcome page of l LibreCAD.

Now, you can use LibreCAD application.

The version of Libre CAD.

With this, the method to install Libre CAD on Ubuntu 18.04 comes to an end.

Tag : Ubuntu LibreCAD
FAQ
Q
Is the unit precision broken on LibreCAD 2.2.0?
A
On LibreCAD 2.2.0 "Current Drawing Preferences -> Units" affects the statusbar and info tools

"Current Drawing Preferences -> Dimensions" affects the dimension tools
Q
Why does exporting a PDF produce a blank page on LibreCAD 2.2.0 ?
A
You need to select a paper format (e.g. A4) in 'Current Drawing Preferences.' on LibreCAD 2.2.0
Q
What is FreeCAD?
A
FreeCAD is a free general-purpose parametric 3D CAD modeler. It is widely used in mechanical engineering and product design fields.
Q
Do LibreCAD and FreeCAD release regular updates?
A
Yes, LibreCAD and FreeCAD do release regular updates.
Q
Do we need any ppa or .deb file for the installation of LibreCAD and FreeCAD?
A
No need of any ppa or .deb file for the installation of LibreCAD and FreeCADt, it has an inbuilt repository for this software so just update the repo and install the software.