DraftSight Learning Journey
The Best Way to Clean a Drawing in DraftSight
Cleaning up drawings is essential for efficient CAD work. As a project progresses, it’s easy for your files to accumulate unnecessary elements like unused layers, blocks, text styles and more. These can significantly increase file size and slow down performance. … Continued
The Smarter Way to Design – The Design Manager’s Perspective
As a design and engineering manager, it’s important to equip your design team with the right tools to keep them as productive as possible while also keeping in mind operational costs and preparing for the future. With an abundance of … Continued
Why 2D CAD Persists as a Mainstream Solution in the AEC Sector
With the evolution of 3D modeling solutions and boom of building information modeling (BIM) solutions, 2D CAD drawings continue to hold weight in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. In fact, they’re a main contender in the way the … Continued
4 Benefits of Easy Drafting Software for Professionals
In design and engineering, the right tools can help transform complex ideas into tangible plans and products. 2D CAD software plays a crucial role in creating detailed sketches and blueprints. Easy-to-use computer drafting software simplifies this process, enabling professionals to … Continued
The State of CAD for Industrial Engineering Software in 2024
The state of CAD for industrial engineering software in 2024 shows significant advancements in industrial engineering software tools and evolving trends, especially regarding 2D CAD and its integration with other industrial design software. Let’s explore some of the key trends … Continued
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
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
2024 Buyers Guide to Drafting Programs
Here at DraftSight, we’re excited to provide you with a fantastic new resource on our website. It’s called The 2024 Buyers Guide to Drafting Programs and covers all you need to think about when considering a CAD program. Obviously, there’s … Continued
DraftSight: Utilizing the Utilities
Let’s face it. Some commands in DraftSight just aren’t used as often as others. That doesn’t mean they’re not important; they are. They might be drawing or modification commands or whatever description might fit, but some fall into a category … Continued
DraftSight’s Text Options
Annotating your drawings is as old as drafting itself. There’s just no way to fully convey your design intent without adding verbiage. You have two options for adding text in DraftSight; the very basic SimpleNote and the highly functional Note … Continued