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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
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
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
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
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
Landscape Architecture Software: Helpful Tools for Layout & Material Plans
Landscape architects need tools to help them clearly and efficiently plan and design parks, residential properties, and commercial spaces. With so many moving parts, planting zones, grading, materials, and more, landscape architecture software plays a key role in keeping everything … Continued
Enhancing Collaboration in Building Design with DraftSight
Collaboration in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has always been a challenge due to the complexity and scale of projects. Multiple teams, organizations, and specialists work on projects across various phases, often leading to communication breakdowns, outdated plans, … Continued
Master Welding Drawing Symbols with DraftSight
Precise communication is essential for ensuring high-quality welding outcomes in design projects. Welding symbols, as part of your CAD toolkit, play a vital role in maintaining clarity and accuracy within your drawings. With DraftSight’s Mechanical Toolbox and its specialized features, understanding and … Continued