DraftSight Tips and Tricks
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
How DraftSight’s Image Tracer Delivers Accurate CAD Entities
Meet DraftSight’s Image Tracer The DraftSight team and I have both written about the fantastic job that the PDF Import feature does in DraftSight. You can read what I had to say about it here. But what do you do … Continued
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
Keyboard Shortcuts in DraftSight
I’ve done so many tips and tricks videos over the years, and you typically see me selecting commands from their respective icon on the ribbon (or elsewhere). Being a visual medium, it makes sense to show you where the command … Continued
DraftSight at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023
Are you ready for DraftSight Sessions at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023 from February 12th-15th in Nashville, TN? DraftSight has been on the market for over 10 years and has become one of the top five 2D CAD products (by seat count). Designers and engineers around … 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