CAD Standards in DraftSight
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
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
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
CAD Commands List: 3 You Should Know by Heart
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, mastering computer-aided design (CAD) commands is crucial to optimizing your workflow. With DraftSight, all the tools you need are at your fingertips to speed up your productivity from the first day. In … Continued
Does DraftSight Have Visual LISP Support?
Have you ever wondered if DraftSight supports Visual LISP (VLISP)? Well, wonder no more. The answer is a resounding yes! This feature has been part of DraftSight for some time, allowing users to run Visual LISP routines directly without needing … Continued
Empowering Designers with Efficiency and Ease – DraftSight’s G2 Reviews
The true measure of a software’s impact lies in the stories of those who use it daily, so let’s explore DraftSight’s G2 reviews. In this blog, we’re stepping back to let the voices of our users take the spotlight, sharing … Continued
What is a DWG File?
DWG stands for “Drawing” and DWG files are a widely used digital file format that allows people to create detailed drawings and designs for products, machines, and buildings. DWG files serve as a standardized means of storing and sharing detailed … Continued
Enhancing External References with DraftSight’s New Feature: Attaching Multiple Xrefs at Once
As DraftSight is a powerful DWG creation and editing tool, we’ve added some great time-saving functionality to its ability to manage external references. For those of you who are not familiar, external references establish a link to another drawing file, … Continued
A Badge of Trust: DraftSight’s Customer Reviews Earned Top G2 Winter Honors
Something incredible has come our way—recognition straight from those who matter most to us: you, our users! The G2 Winter Awards have just rolled out, and we’re absolutely thrilled to share that thanks to DraftSight user reviews, we’ve earned several … Continued