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Working with massive 3D point cloud data inside DraftSight
3D scanners are becoming popular as a way to collect data on existing infrastructure for reuse in new design projects. The scanners save data as three-dimensional voxels, spatial points that define their location and color. A typical scan of a … Continued
DraftSight Premium and AutoCAD LT: Market Perception Versus Product Reality
CAD software is often divided into broad two categories: 2D drafting and 3D modeling. In practice, the distinction is blurry. Many 2D programs can display 3D objects, and some can create them. Conversely, most 3D programs have a 2D sketching … Continued
How much compatibility do you need?
Consider the lowly rectangle. You first met formally in elementary school. If you were paying attention you learned a rectangle is not always a square but a square is always a rectangle. And then you flicked a spitwad at the … Continued
Professional extensions increase the value of DraftSight
One key to success for any CAD software is extensibility. Stand-alone CAD products — unable to be changed through customization or by adding third-party features — rarely succeed long-term in the market. A big reason why AutoCAD beat its rivals … Continued
Why 2D CAD remains relevant in 2018
Today there are a wide variety of 3D CAD tools on the market; millions of copies have been sold. Engineering industry trade publications report on new 3D tools and procedures all the time, but barely mention 2D products or processes. … Continued
Solidworks World 2018 – Day 3 Part 2
Wow, what a start to the morning. The final General Session of SOLIDWORKS World 2018 was outstanding! We started with Mike Pucket telling us that “In 2017, someone somewhere in the world took a @SOLIDWORKS exam every 3 minutes” That’s a … Continued
Solidworks World 2018 – Day 1 Part 2
As always, there are some pretty amazing pieces of tech at Solidworks World. I stopped by the Contour stand and they told me about their RollerMouse. Now, when I started CAD all those years ago, every mouse had a roller-ball … Continued
DraftSight SwYm Community Migration
The DraftSight SwYm community is migrating to a new, updated environment, which will provide you with a more modern and mobile-friendly online community experience. This new cloud-based environment supports multiple languages and presents an easier … Continued
Discover the Ultimate Two-Handed Design
Brought to you by our partners at 3DConnexion: Imagine going through your day with one hand tied behind your back. Think of all the things you do on a daily basis for which you use two hands. Getting dressed, making … Continued
SOLIDWORKS World – Day 3
This is it folks, Day 3, the last day of SOLIDWORKS 2017. You’ve made it through the Technical Sessions, the meetings, the dinners and of course the party last night in Paramount Studios. You just need to stay focused for … Continued