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2024 Buyers Guide to Drafting Programs

By DraftSight October 14, 2023
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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

By DraftSight October 6, 2023
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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

By DraftSight September 14, 2023
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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

Get Ready for DraftSight Live 2023 – Register Now and Save Your Seat!

By DraftSight September 8, 2023
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Get Ready for DraftSight Live 2023 – Register Now and Save Your Seat!

Hey there, fellow architects, engineers, and design enthusiasts! We’ve got some exciting news: DraftSight Live is back, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! What’s DraftSight Live 2023, you ask? Well, it’s the ultimate virtual event during … Continued

The State of Your Layers in DraftSight: Addressed

By DraftSight August 29, 2023
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The State of Your Layers in DraftSight: Addressed

Using layers to organize your drawings is a foundational bedrock of CAD work. The ability to group similar entities and control their appearance and visibility was one of the springboards that supplanted CAD drafting in favor of traditional board drafting. … Continued

Efficiently Organize Your Designs with DraftSight’s Powerful Layers Manager

By DraftSight June 28, 2023
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Efficiently Organize Your Designs with DraftSight’s Powerful Layers Manager

Organizing your drawing files by Layer is one of the core tasks for most drafters. The Layers Manager provides easy access to all the functions you’ll need to create and manage your layers, along with their visibility, properties, and behavior. … Continued

Convert Inches to Millimeters in DraftSight – Part 1

By DraftSight June 2, 2023
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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

How 2D CAD for AEC Can Optimize Your Workflow

By DraftSight May 23, 2023
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How 2D CAD for AEC Can Optimize Your Workflow

If you’re an architect, engineer, or construction professional, you know how important it is to have accurate, high-quality drawings that meet specs, timelines, and budgets. That’s where CAD software comes in. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of 2D … Continued

An Introduction to 3D Design in DraftSight – Part 1

By DraftSight May 15, 2023
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An Introduction to 3D Design in DraftSight – Part 1

If you are looking for robust 2D drafting with full 3D design capabilities in one environment, you’ll want to check out DraftSight Premium or Enterprise Plus. These offerings include the 3D Modeling Workspace, where you can access the full suite of powerful 3D modeling and editing tools.

Unleashing the Power of 3DEXPERIENCE DraftSight for Data and Project Management

By Brian Vanasse May 3, 2023
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Unleashing the Power of 3DEXPERIENCE DraftSight for Data and Project Management

3DEXPERIENCE DraftSight is a cloud-based solution for designing, managing, and sharing data and drawings. It busts common myths about data management and project management, making it easier for technical teams to collaborate. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is designed to address the … Continued

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