Author Archives: DraftSight
DraftSight’s Custom Blocks: Visibility States
By now, you’re probably aware of DraftSight’s Custom Blocks, which were introduced in the 2022 version. We’ve written about them in various places (including this blog) from the standpoint of what they are and what they can do for you. … Continued
Exploring Dimensioning Options in DraftSight
To accurately convey construction or manufacturing instructions to those performing the task, we not only must correctly draw or model our designs, but we also have to dimension them properly. All versions of DraftSight (Professional, Premium, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus) … Continued
An Introduction to DraftSight 2D CAD – Part 2
In part one of this short series, we introduced you to some of the history of the art of drafting and the evolution of its tools. It’s truly amazing that we live in times of such change, and we’re proud … Continued
An Introduction to DraftSight 2D CAD – Part 1
Being a software company, we sometimes take it for granted that everyone knows what CAD is and that they’re familiar with various CAD tools, including DraftSight 2D CAD. But that’s not the case, as there are plenty of people who … Continued
The Ultimate DraftSight Q&A: Answering Your Most Common Questions
When you try something new, or consider it, it’s common to have a few questions along the way. Even experienced users can find themselves stumped by certain features and functions of software. We add Q&A sessions to many of our … Continued
DraftSight for PCB Design and Documentation
Electronics are an integral part of our daily lives; from the TV we watch to the smartphone we carry in our pocket. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are at the heart of these devices, enabling the electronic components to communicate with … Continued
Introducing DraftSight Mechanical
From its earliest beginning as a companion to SOLIDWORKS, DraftSight has had the mechanical designer in mind with its built-in Mechanical Toolbox. Those tools and functionality are now even more powerful with the introduction of DraftSight Mechanical, which was purposely … Continued
Transforming Business with DraftSight: Four Companies Share Their Success Stories
At DraftSight, we love hearing stories from our customers about how our software has helped them achieve greater success. Licensing Changes Take Bill’s Custom Fab, for example. They’re a company that provides custom design and fabrication services for creating structural … Continued
2D Design with DraftSight: Customer Story with Sealed Air’s Brandon Foster
We recently talked to Brandon Foster, the CAD Administrator at Sealed Air Corporation. Sealed Air specializes in industrial packaging materials, equipment, and services. Brandon has nearly 20 years of experience using SOLIDWORKS, but he and his team also rely on … Continued
DraftSight Offers a Solution to CAD Users Impacted by Changes
Trapped in a Rigid CAD Licensing Model? 2023 is off to a rocky start for some CAD users, as one of the larger software providers continues to make changes to its licensing model. In January, the provider removed a 5 … Continued