Author Archives: MJ Smyth
Clean and Go in One Command
I’ve spoken previously about the Lisp capabilities of DraftSight Professional and also about cleaning your drawings. In today’s blog, I’m going to talk about using Lisp to quickly clean your drawing and then exit DraftSight Professional, all with one command! So, … Continued
Importing Survey Data into DraftSight Professional 2018
Earlier this week, I was asked if Survey Data could be imported into DraftSight Professional. I wasn’t sure, so I asked if a copy of the Data could be sent to me for inspection. I received a CSV file and … Continued
Explaining Linestyles in Draftsight
You’ve used them in all your drawings, but have you ever given any thought to the humble Linestyle? In today’s blog, we’ll explain how Linestyles are formed. It’s not overly complicated, and once you understand it, you’ll be able to … Continued
Have You Updated Yet?
No doubt you upgraded to the latest version of DraftSight last October when DraftSight 2018 was released, but did you know that DraftSight 2018 SP2 was released recently? It’s simple to upgrade, just follow these simple steps! Download the correct … Continued
Recording Macros in DraftSight
There are two pieces of software synonymous with the engineering world. The first, obviously, is CAD. The second is the spreadsheet. It doesn’t really matter which spreadsheet you use, most, if not all allow you to use Macros. Most users out … Continued
Headboard Project Part 1
In today’s blog, I’m starting a new project and will use DraftSight to design a piece of furniture. It’s not what I would normally use DraftSight for, but it’s a very versatile CAD program and will handle with ease all … Continued