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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Drawing Recovery Tool: What to Do When the Drawing File Requires Recovery
If you’ve ever encountered a message saying, “drawing file requires recovery,” it’s helpful to know how to recover your files. So, how does file recovery work? DraftSight includes user-friendly, built-in tools to help you recover your work and prevent data … Continued