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Layer Properties Manager in DraftSight

By Lynn Allen April 21, 2023
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Layer Properties Manager in DraftSight

Working with layers is one the most common tasks we do while working in any CAD program. Today, I want to help you learn more about DraftSight’s Layers Manager. The first difference you might notice is the name itself. It’s … Continued

How DraftSight’s Image Tracer Delivers Accurate CAD Entities

By Lynn Allen March 17, 2023
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How DraftSight’s Image Tracer Delivers Accurate CAD Entities

Meet DraftSight’s Image Tracer The DraftSight team and I have both written about the fantastic job that the PDF Import feature does in DraftSight. You can read what I had to say about it here. But what do you do … Continued

Add Your Own Command Aliases in DraftSight

By Lynn Allen March 3, 2023
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Add Your Own Command Aliases in DraftSight

In my last post, I wrote about the fabulous Layer Preview utility, but I have a small confession to make. I didn’t realize it was there for the longest time!  Why? You’ve probably heard me say that DraftSight speaks AutoCAD®. … Continued

Getting Acquainted with Layer Preview in DraftSight

By Lynn Allen February 24, 2023
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Getting Acquainted with Layer Preview in DraftSight

What is Layer Preview in DraftSight? Most of us think of our CAD program in the context of the tools we use most. Of course, there are lines, arcs, and circles that we use all the time, along with the … Continued

Keyboard Shortcuts in DraftSight

By Lynn Allen January 28, 2023
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Keyboard Shortcuts in DraftSight

I’ve done so many tips and tricks videos over the years, and you typically see me selecting commands from their respective icon on the ribbon (or elsewhere). Being a visual medium, it makes sense to show you where the command … Continued

What is the RichLines Tool in DraftSight?

By Lynn Allen January 6, 2023
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What is the RichLines Tool in DraftSight?

Last summer, I wrote about some cool tools that you’ll find only in DraftSight. As cool as those are, I may like it even better when one of DraftSight’s tools plain works better than its counterpart in my previously used … Continued

Make the Jump with Hyperlinks in DraftSight

By Lynn Allen July 28, 2022
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Make the Jump with Hyperlinks in DraftSight

Almost every production software you use supports adding hyperlinks. It could be your word processing program, spreadsheet app, or CAD application. And, if you’re a DraftSight user (and why wouldn’t you be?), you probably won’t be surprised to find that … Continued

Under the Radar: Learn How to Streamline Workflows with Design Resources in DraftSight

By Lynn Allen July 21, 2022
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Under the Radar: Learn How to Streamline Workflows with Design Resources in DraftSight

I absolutely love Design Resources, but sometimes it flies under the radar for a lot of DraftSight users. And if you are a fan of DesignCenter in AutoCAD, you will definitely want to tune in to learn more about Design … Continued

Customizing DraftSight: the Quick Access Toolbar

By Lynn Allen July 15, 2022
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Customizing DraftSight: the Quick Access Toolbar

Perhaps you feel intimidated customizing your DraftSight interface. You may think it takes some special skills, or are afraid you might mess things up (although it’s easy to reset DraftSight back to default – it’s all explained in this blog … Continued

How to Transform Your 2D CAD Experience with DraftSight

By Lynn Allen July 7, 2022
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How to Transform Your 2D CAD Experience with DraftSight

It’s no secret that work has changed tremendously over the past few years. We’re facing overlapping challenges while also adjusting to an everchanging workplace. Working hard is a given, but what if I told you there is an easier way … Continued

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