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What are Hatch Patterns in CAD?

By DraftSight April 30, 2024
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What are Hatch Patterns in CAD?

Hatch patterns in CAD play an important role in architectural and mechanical drawings as they can be used to identify and locate different types of materials, objects and space, to show materials used, surface qualities, or add realism to a … Continued

Explore Easier Dimensioning with DraftSight’s AutoDimension

By DraftSight April 25, 2024
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Explore Easier Dimensioning with DraftSight’s AutoDimension

An Introduction to DraftSight’s AutoDimension What is Auto Dimensioning in 2D CAD? In the world of computer-aided design (CAD), precision is everything. Whether you’re laying out a complex machine part or detailing the intricacies of a new product, the accuracy … Continued

DraftSight Mechanical: A CAD Revolution for Mechanical Design

By DraftSight April 18, 2024
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DraftSight Mechanical: A CAD Revolution for Mechanical Design

DraftSight Mechanical is a significant addition to the DraftSight portfolio, tailored to professionals who work with mechanical entities and objects in DWG format. This innovative solution boasts a familiar user interface, ensuring an easy transition for users, and it supports … Continued

What is Batch Printing in CAD?

By DraftSight April 10, 2024
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What is Batch Printing in CAD?

What is Batch Printing in CAD? We have all found ourselves in this situation before: it’s been a long day and you are getting ready to leave the office when suddenly your favorite Project Engineer shows up at your desk … Continued

DraftSight CAD Image Tracer

By DraftSight April 5, 2024
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DraftSight CAD Image Tracer

DraftSight’s Image Tracer automatically converts raster images – BMP, PNG, PDF, and JPG formats – into accurate and editable vector graphics.

DraftSight 2D CAD: Considering ROI

By DraftSight March 29, 2024
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DraftSight 2D CAD: Considering ROI

While many companies are evaluating technology budgets for design, 2D CAD software remains critically important. Companies rely on 2D CAD software to maintain legacy data, support traditional processes/workflows, develop schematic designs/layouts, and manage and markup drawings. Your 2D CAD software … Continued

Mastering Customization in DraftSight and Enhancing Your Design Workflow

By DraftSight March 14, 2024
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Mastering Customization in DraftSight and Enhancing Your Design Workflow

This blog series highlights everything you need to know about customization in DraftSight. The goal is to empower you to tailor the software to your specific needs and preferences. By mastering customization techniques, you can significantly enhance your productivity and … Continued

Enhanced Organization with Merge Layers

By Brian Vanasse December 20, 2023
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Enhanced Organization with Merge Layers

DraftSight is a powerful 2D CAD tool extensively employed across diverse industries, such as architecture, manufacturing, and engineering, offering a multitude of features geared towards optimizing the drafting and design workflow. Among these features is the new Merge Layers command, … Continued

Unlocking Efficiency with DraftSight’s Data Link Manager Feature

By Jack Lane December 16, 2023
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Unlocking Efficiency with DraftSight’s Data Link Manager Feature

In the realm of computer-aided design software, DraftSight has been a prominent name catering to the needs of designers, engineers, architects, and professionals across various industries. Its robust suite of tools continuously evolves with the introduction of a standout feature … Continued

Elevating Experiences with New UI Enhancements in DraftSight 2024

By Brian Vanasse December 8, 2023
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Elevating Experiences with New UI Enhancements in DraftSight 2024

In this continuation of our blog series, we will explore the new User Interface Enhancements that have been introduced in DraftSight 2024.  They include a new workspace called CAD General, a new feature called View Navigator, providing the ability to … Continued

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