DraftSight 2023 New Features: Data Extraction Wizard
DraftSight 2023 lets you dig deep into your drawing files to gather critical information, and we made it as easy as stepping through a Wizard to find and use that valuable data. The new EXTRACTDATA command can be found in … Continued
DraftSight 2023 New Features: Contextual Ribbon Tabs
Access to the commands you need for your current workflow has been made easier in DraftSight 2023 with Contextual Ribbons. Now, instead of a dialog box cluttering your editor, the Ribbon will display a new, active tab that is … Continued
DraftSight 2023 New Features: Cycling Selection
Have you ever struggled with selecting the correct entity when multiple items are either on top of each other or within extremely close proximity? Most people have been frustrated by this situation on occasion so we’re happy to provide a … Continued
DraftSight 2023 New Features: Annotation Monitor
When annotation monitor is enabled, any dimension that has lost its association will display a warning icon next to the offending dimension.
The Curious Persistence of 2D CAD – Part 2
In the first part of this series, we introduced you to a bit of history regarding the drafting profession. Only recently have computers taken over from the manual drawing paradigm to produce 2D CAD drawings. The proponents of 3D models, … Continued
Making a Teardrop Camper in DraftSight with Xyla Foxlin
Xyla Foxlin was able to turn her teardrop camper concept into a finished product at a remarkable speed with DraftSight 2D CAD.
Experience Facility Management with DraftSight at DraftSight VE
Ready to master all things 2D drafting, design, and sharing? Attend DraftSight VE, a free virtual event, October 25-27, 2022 for three days of learning including expert advice, time-saving tips, customer successes, and industry best practices.
DraftSight Virtual Event Session Preview: DraftSight 101 for CAD Managers
This October 25-27 our team invites you to DraftSight VE, an entirely free virtual event. By attending DraftSight VE you will learn how you can propel all of your drafting, modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, and laser cutting needs forward with a … Continued
Don’t Miss DraftSight VE, the DraftSight Virtual Event!
This October 25-27 DraftSight is hosting DraftSight VE, a free, must-attend event focused on 2D drafting, design, and collaboration. Register now to have a front row seat! The opening General Sessions for DraftSight VE will set the stage for three … Continued
DraftSight and the Curious Persistence of 2D CAD – Part 1
Drafting has been around for thousands of years. Almost anything built or manufactured up to the 20th century was designed and drawn by hand first. Throughout those many centuries, drafting tools (though evolving) remained pretty much the same. Things like … Continued