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The Best Way to Clean a Drawing in DraftSight
Cleaning up drawings is essential for efficient CAD work. As a project progresses, it’s easy for your files to accumulate unnecessary elements like unused layers, blocks, text styles and more. These can significantly increase file size and slow down performance. … Continued
How to Move Origin in CAD: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding the Origin Point in CAD and How to Move Origin An origin is a beginning or starting point, and in nearly all of your interactions within the drawing area, you will be entering coordinates to define points. For example, … Continued
The Smarter Way to Design – The Design Manager’s Perspective
As a design and engineering manager, it’s important to equip your design team with the right tools to keep them as productive as possible while also keeping in mind operational costs and preparing for the future. With an abundance of … Continued
Detail Drawing: Techniques for Accuracy and Clarity
What is a Detail Drawing? A detail drawing definition is precisely what it sounds like—a drawing that dives deep into the details of a design. While standard drawings like plans and elevations give a broad view of the overall project, … Continued
DraftSight LIVE 2024: A Must-Attend Virtual Event
Whether you’re a seasoned DraftSight user or just exploring its potential, DraftSight LIVE 2024 is the event you won’t want to miss. This virtual event is designed to provide you with the latest insights, practical skills and a first look … Continued
DraftSight in the News: Must-Read Articles to Boost Your 2D CAD Game
For all the CAD enthusiasts and DraftSight users, we’ve rounded up some of the most insightful articles recently published about DraftSight. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey with 2D CAD, these articles offer valuable tips, tricks … Continued
How to Use Fillets in CAD
Ready to make your CAD designs smoother and more polished? The fillet tool is your go-to for adding those professional touches. In this blog, we’ll explain everything you need to know about using fillets in CAD, particularly in DraftSight. From … Continued
As-Built Drawings: A Comprehensive Guide
As-built drawings are essential in the construction industry, providing an accurate record of a project as it was ultimately built. These documents go beyond the original design drawings, capturing any changes made during construction. Understanding and creating as-built drawings is … Continued
Rector’s Seamless Technology Evolution with DraftSight
Rector is a family-owned business that designs and manufactures concrete units, walls, and structural components. The company is known for its signature products, including girders, beams, pre-slabs, and precast walls. Founded in 1953, Rector continues to thrive and evolve but … Continued
How to Create Isometric Drawings in DraftSight CAD
Creating isometric CAD drawings can feel like a chore in many software programs. Traditional 2D isometric drawings often involve calculating angles and drawing extension lines from 2D profiles, which frequently takes time and can easily lead to mistakes. DraftSight simplifies … Continued