DraftSight Features
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
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
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
Increase Your Productivity with DraftSight’s Quick Modify Command
With DraftSight, all the tools you need are right at your fingertips to speed your productivity from the first day. Many of the most common entity modification tools can be found within the first icon in the Modify panel of … Continued
Take Control of your Geometry in DraftSight with Associative Patterns
DraftSight’s Patterns command has a powerful tool to help you control your repeatable geometry. When you use the Associative property in your patterns, the patterns are grouped into an easily editable unified object instead of creating individual entities. The Pattern … Continued
DraftSight 2023 New Features: Page Layout Manager
The DraftSight 2023 release includes one of our users’ most requested features. The new Page Layout Manager will save you time setting up your print or plot settings. Instead of creating and managing an external print configuration file, you can … Continued
DraftSight 2023’s Enhanced Features: HomeByMe Integration
Some things are just better together – which is why we think you’ll really enjoy the enhanced HomeByMe integration offered in DraftSight 2023. HomeByMe is an online 3D space planning service developed by Dassault Systèmes. Both easy-to-use and intuitive, … Continued
DraftSight 2023 New Features: Data Extraction Wizard
DraftSight 2023 lets you dig deep into your drawing files to gather critical information, and we made it as easy as stepping through a Wizard to find and use that valuable data. The new EXTRACTDATA command can be found in … Continued
DraftSight 2023 New Features: Contextual Ribbon Tabs
Access to the commands you need for your current workflow has been made easier in DraftSight 2023 with Contextual Ribbons. Now, instead of a dialog box cluttering your editor, the Ribbon will display a new, active tab that is … Continued
DraftSight 2023 New Features: Cycling Selection
Have you ever struggled with selecting the correct entity when multiple items are either on top of each other or within extremely close proximity? Most people have been frustrated by this situation on occasion so we’re happy to provide a … Continued