QCad User Reference Manual

# 5. Starting a QCad Session

## 5.1. Linux / Unix Operating Systems

If you have installed QCad in the directory /opt/qcad, you can launch QCad from the console by typing:

    cd /opt/qcad
    ./qcad &

## 5.2. Mac OS X Operating System

Double-click on the QCad application icon in Finder.

## 5.3. Windows Operating Systems

Start QCad by selecting it from the Start menu or by double-clicking on it in Explorer.