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Removing the Pain from Printing and Plotting!

By Lynn Allen August 25, 2021
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Removing the Pain from Printing and Plotting!

One of the most prevalent pain points in any CAD software is the need to produce output. Whether it’s printing to an electronic format (PDF etc.), an office printer or a large format plotter, we’ve probably all experienced our fair … Continued

DraftSight Does a Better Job at Importing PDF Files

By Lynn Allen August 12, 2021
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DraftSight Does a Better Job at Importing PDF Files

By now, you may have heard me refer to DraftSight being a fraternal twin with AutoCAD®. They’re not exactly the same but are extremely similar. And, just like human fraternal twins, one might be better at something than the other … Continued

The Top Secret DraftSight Command to Flatten the Model
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen July 8, 2021
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The Top Secret DraftSight Command to Flatten the Model<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users</br>

One of the things I missed most during the lockdown of 2020, was attending live events. More to the point, and more than the actual event itself, is the interaction I have with all of you – the wonderful users. … Continued

Taking DraftSight for a Spin – Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen June 30, 2021
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Taking DraftSight for a Spin – Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

You may notice a running theme at the end of every one of my blog posts, where I highly suggest you download the free DraftSight trial and try it for yourself. But what does that really mean? Of course, I’m … Continued

What about all that hard work I did customizing AutoCAD?
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen June 23, 2021
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What about all that hard work I did customizing AutoCAD?<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users</br>

Not long ago I wrote about the incredible DWG file compatibility you’ll enjoy by using DraftSight. But we all know that our CAD environment consists of more than just the DWG file itself. There are all kinds of other files … Continued

Hit the Ground Running
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen June 17, 2021
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Hit the Ground Running<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users</br>

One of the common questions I get about DraftSight is how long it takes to become productive and comfortable transitioning from AutoCAD® (or any other CAD software). Of course, we’re all different, but my answer remains the same “almost no … Continued

Do you remember the Classic Workspace?
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen June 10, 2021
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Do you remember the Classic Workspace? <br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users</br>

Last week when I was telling you about the different product and licensing options you get with DraftSight, I described it as having the freedom of choice. Today, I’ll continue that theme by telling you about something that AutoCAD® “technically” … Continued

DraftSight’s Incredible DWG File Compatibility
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen June 2, 2021
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DraftSight’s Incredible DWG File Compatibility<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users<br>

Hi everyone, I’m back this week with even more compelling reasons why you should consider making the switch to DraftSight. This week it’s all about protecting and sharing your drawing files! For a lot you, file compatibility is the number … Continued

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Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen May 26, 2021
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Recent Documents<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users<br>

Alright, all you AutoCAD® users out there – it’s time for Lynn’s Pop Quiz! Quick, without clicking on it in the program, what does the F4 key do? I’ll wait… I bet if I had asked about F3 or F8, … Continued

Where’s my Money Tree?
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen May 12, 2021
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Where’s my Money Tree?<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users<br>

It’s something I mention every time I talk about DraftSight, and why it’s worth your time to consider making the switch. It’s the elephant in the room: how much should you have to pay for your CAD software? So this … Continued

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