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Revision Clouds in DraftSight

By DraftSight July 18, 2025
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Revision Clouds in DraftSight

Revisions are part of any drafting project. Whether you are responding to client feedback, code updates, or internal reviews, marking changes clearly helps everyone stay on the same page. With DraftSight, you can create and customize revision clouds with just … Continued

What is a Chamfer in DraftSight? Everything You Need to Know

By DraftSight July 16, 2025
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What is a Chamfer in DraftSight? Everything You Need to Know

If you’ve been working in DraftSight and are looking for a way to make your corners more refined, you’ve probably noticed the Chamfer tool. It’s located right below Fillet in the ribbon and can be easy to overlook, but once … Continued

Landscape Architecture: Create a Planting Plan in DraftSight

By DraftSight July 9, 2025
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Landscape Architecture: Create a Planting Plan in DraftSight

Creating a landscape architecture planting plan is a routine task for landscape architects and designers, but the way you draft it can make a big difference. When you’re adjusting bed lines, swapping tree types, or re-labeling species across a large … Continued

From Napkin Sketch to Shop Floor: Why Knapheide Embraces DraftSight

By DraftSight July 2, 2025
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From Napkin Sketch to Shop Floor: Why Knapheide Embraces DraftSight

In 1848, a German craftsman started building wagons for westward-bound pioneers. Six generations later, Knapheide is the national leader in commercial vehicle solutions. While the tools and technology have evolved, the company’s mindset hasn’t: Know your customer, build it right, … Continued

Summertime CAD Project Ideas

By DraftSight June 30, 2025
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Summertime CAD Project Ideas

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned designer looking for inspiration, experimenting with new CAD project ideas can elevate your skills and give you a fresh perspective. This guide covers a variety of CAD projects—ranging from beginner-friendly tasks … Continued

Xrefs Explained: Enhance Your CAD Workflow

By DraftSight June 23, 2025
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Xrefs Explained: Enhance Your CAD Workflow

If you are managing complex CAD projects, (external references (Xrefs), can make your life easier. By linking to external files instead of embedding them, Xrefs keep your drawings lighter, more organized, and easier to update. Here is how they work … Continued

Free CAD Software Trial. Download the DraftSight Free CAD Trial.

By DraftSight June 12, 2025
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Free CAD Software Trial. Download the DraftSight Free CAD Trial.

You’re halfway through a project. Your current CAD software is slowing you down again. A tool crashes mid-edit. You’re waiting on a teammate to send files that they couldn’t open. Increasing costs and changes in licensing policies are prompting you … Continued

DraftSight Premium Webinar: Tools to Transform Your Design Process

By DraftSight June 11, 2025
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DraftSight Premium Webinar: Tools to Transform Your Design Process

DraftSight Premium is a professional-grade solution for 2D design and drafting needs. It is specifically designed to support architects, engineers, manufacturers, and designers at every stage of the project lifecycle. With advanced 2D CAD tools, 3D modeling capabilities, and user-friendly … Continued

5 Key Insights from the Boston AIA Conference

By Meaghan Murphy June 6, 2025
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5 Key Insights from the Boston AIA Conference

DraftSight at the 2025 AIA Conference: Key Takeaways and Industry Insights The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference serves as an influential gathering for design and construction professionals, offering a platform to explore new ideas, technologies, and approaches shaping the … Continued

Sheet Set Manager: Optimize Projects with DraftSight Premium

By DraftSight June 6, 2025
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Sheet Set Manager: Optimize Projects with DraftSight Premium

DraftSight Premium’s Sheet Set Manager helps organize your files and reduce repetitive tasks, streamlining your workflow from setup to completion. This is important because managing multiple drawings across different stages of a project can quickly become complex. Benefits of DraftSight’s … Continued

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