CAD Standards in DraftSight
Convert Inches to Millimeters in DraftSight – Part 1
When considering the differences between using Imperial or Metric units in DraftSight, it’s important to know that there are two scenarios to consider. In this first of a two-part series, we’ll focus on making sure you’re set up correctly to … Continued
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
Let DraftSight Help You Enforce Your CAD Standards
Consistency and standardization are an important aspect of drafting and design. Professional CAD departments employ standards to achieve this goal. DraftSight can help you verify and enforce your standards with its built-in Drawing Standards tool. The first thing you’ll need … Continued
Cool Tools in DraftSight with Lynn Allen
Today I want to introduce you to some tools that you’re going to wish your current CAD product had but are only found in DraftSight. I picked my top five to show you, and I think once you see them, … Continued
DraftSight at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2022
3DEXPERIENCE World is less than two weeks away from February 7-9, and we want everyone to attend virtually! All of the DraftSight sessions will be virtual, making it even easier for you to attend from the comfort of your office … Continued
5 CAD Trends – Shaping the Future of Design and Engineering
Across industries and sectors, businesses are finding themselves with more to do and fewer resources. The global pandemic has changed design and engineering forever. Successfully getting from design concept to completion requires pivoting and adapting to changes in market and … Continued
Exploring DraftSight’s Sheet Set Manager
The addition of the Sheet Set Manager in SP2 of the DraftSight 2020 release has proven to be a favorite among our customers. If you’re not familiar with it yet, think of it as a built-in document management system. Your … Continued
What is the Mechanical Toolbox in DraftSight?
DraftSight was developed with the Mechanical drafter in mind. After all, it was originally intended as a 2D drafting package for our SOLIDWORKS users. So, it should be no surprise that every version of DraftSight, from Professional to Enterprise Plus, … Continued