DraftSight Tips and Tricks
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
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
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
DraftSight’s Custom Blocks: Visibility States
By now, you’re probably aware of DraftSight’s Custom Blocks, which were introduced in the 2022 version. We’ve written about them in various places (including this blog) from the standpoint of what they are and what they can do for you. … Continued
Exploring Dimensioning Options in DraftSight
To accurately convey construction or manufacturing instructions to those performing the task, we not only must correctly draw or model our designs, but we also have to dimension them properly. All versions of DraftSight (Professional, Premium, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus) … Continued
How to Use HomeByMe to Scan a Room into DraftSight
Dassault Systèmes’ online 3D space planning service, HomeByMe, has partnered with DraftSight on the development of an add-in that connects HomeByMe projects with functional 2D CAD drawings. Recently updated in 2023, HomeByMe added a powerful room scanner that can create … Continued
Layer Properties Manager in DraftSight
Working with layers is one the most common tasks we do while working in any CAD program. Today, I want to help you learn more about DraftSight’s Layers Manager. The first difference you might notice is the name itself. It’s … Continued
An Introduction to DraftSight 2D CAD – Part 1
Being a software company, we sometimes take it for granted that everyone knows what CAD is and that they’re familiar with various CAD tools, including DraftSight 2D CAD. But that’s not the case, as there are plenty of people who … Continued
DraftSight for PCB Design and Documentation
Electronics are an integral part of our daily lives; from the TV we watch to the smartphone we carry in our pocket. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are at the heart of these devices, enabling the electronic components to communicate with … Continued
Introducing DraftSight Mechanical
From its earliest beginning as a companion to SOLIDWORKS, DraftSight has had the mechanical designer in mind with its built-in Mechanical Toolbox. Those tools and functionality are now even more powerful with the introduction of DraftSight Mechanical, which was purposely … Continued