Andrew & friends,

Thanks for telling us all about this!!
Free 2D CAD is still very hard to find (and not on standard - mind you).

I am sure that this will give AutoCad a run for their money -
especially for us electrical engineers.

Note however to all our CAD friends:
> supply of personal detail is required
(you can type in bogus info though - except a email address.)
> it is a 233MB download
(ever tried FreeDownloadManager.org for a download manager?)

It is not really FREE thus with thepersonal info you give to get the program. This may make you a victim of UGS tech/advert spam.

I am willing to take that risk though - are you?

UGS also sends you an email explaining how the licensing works.
> you load a license file they emailed you into the installed program directory
> the email address you give must be one you can get to!

They also tell you in the email they send you:
"You will soon be invited to participate in a Solid Edge 2D mailing list, where you can post questions, learn hints and tips from UGS and other users, and search previous answers to help you get the most from your new software."

So if you do not mind to share ideas - then this is the one for you.
Let us know what you think.

Again Andrew - 1,000 thanks for the info

Cheers.
WB

PS (late addition):
1] you can not install this version if you have SE installed already!!
2] the installation is marked as "Free Trial"
3] x2 tutorials are included in the installation
4] No functionality is held back on the 2D drafting
5] Usefull web links are given
6] Pre-drawn symbols can be used in sketches - even AutoCad
7] Advances in SE19 is advertised in "What's New" under HELP