A Step-By-Step Guide to BIM Tools in DraftSight Premium

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DraftSight has long been recognized as a powerful solution for design and architecture professionals. With the release of DraftSight 2025, the new Building Information Modeling (BIM) module takes center stage, offering innovative tools to streamline workflows, enhance precision and save valuable design time. These updates mark a significant step forward for the platform, from creating detailed equipment schedules to easily applying BIM entity filters. Here, we’ll explore the key features of DraftSight’s new BIM capabilities and how they can transform your design projects.

Enhanced BIM Workflows for Maximum Efficiency

One of DraftSight Premium’s standout features is its simplification of even the most complex BIM models. Whether working with Revit or IFC files, DraftSight equips you with intuitive tools for managing and manipulating BIM data precisely.

The process begins with creating drawing views for your project. Specifying the cutting plane and depth allows you to generate accurate floor plans, sections, and elevations in just a few seconds. From here, you can organize your sheet space by inserting title blocks and adding plan views, ensuring your drawings remain professional and easy to read.

Creating Equipment Schedules Has Never Been Easier

DraftSight’s streamlined door scheduling process is a game changer. Labeling doors directly from your BIM model is seamless. A single command allows you to apply your chosen door label block to all doors on a floor plan, saving time and ensuring consistency across your project.

Once your plan view is labeled, you’re ready to create door schedules. DraftSight’s BIM entity filters allow you to isolate specific elements, such as doors on a single floor, with pinpoint accuracy. After applying the appropriate filter, the data extraction tool generates highly detailed, customizable door schedules.

Whether you need to display specific properties like door dimensions, materials, or mark numbers, DraftSight allows you to refine the table data to suit your project needs. Sorting and organizing columns further enhances the clarity of your schedule.

DraftSight 2025 Updates: Introducing Table Breaks

Managing large schedules just got more straightforward with DraftSight 2025. The new table break feature makes it easy to split oversized tables into manageable sections that fit neatly into your sheet space. This functionality saves time and ensures your presentations look polished and professional.

For example, when generating door schedules, large datasets are automatically organized into multiple table sections, ensuring all information is clear and accessible. This improvement is especially valuable for teams managing multi-floor projects, as it maintains consistency across all levels.

Reusable Templates for Accelerated Workflows

Another feature that boosts efficiency is the ability to save and reuse data extraction templates. After setting the parameters for your first data extraction, you can replicate the process for additional floors or projects with minimal effort. This feature eliminates redundancy, enabling faster results while maintaining accuracy.

For instance, once you’ve created a door schedule for the first floor, you can apply the same settings to the second or third floor’s schedule, simply modifying filters and titles as needed. This allows for consistent and rapid production of deliverables.

Why DraftSight Premium Should Be Your Go-To BIM Solution

DraftSight’s BIM capabilities set it apart as a premier tool for professionals looking to optimize their workflows. The ease of use, intuitive features, and ability to accurately process BIM data make it an essential platform for architects, engineers, and designers.

Here are some reasons DraftSight Premium is worth considering for your BIM needs:

  1. Time-saving features like Automatic labeling tools and reusable templates streamline workflows.
  2. Powerful Customization options for data extraction ensure your schedules are detailed and tailored to your needs.
  3. Professional Presentation Tools such as sheet space organization and table breaks enhance the clarity and polish of your work.

Future-proof innovation with DraftSight 2025’s latest updates, including enhanced table functionality for large datasets.

Experience DraftSight Premium Today

DraftSight continues to innovate, equipping professionals with tools that reflect the demands and future of BIM design. If you’re ready to enhance your design process and elevate your projects, now is the perfect time to explore DraftSight Premium’s capabilities.

Starting with the 2025xSP01 release, the BIM module is available in DraftSight Premium, DraftSight Enterprise Plus, and 3DEXPERIENCE DraftSight Premium editions. All users of these packages can now use our BIM Features for FREE in DraftSight 2025 to drive a step change in operational efficiency and maximize collaboration in architectural project communication and collaboration. BIM is included in the DraftSight Premium Free Trial, so road-test it today!

Visit the DraftSight website to learn more about the platform’s BIM features and take the next step toward design efficiency with DraftSight 2025.

Interested in learning more? Read the other articles in the DraftSight BIM module series.

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