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
Landscape Architecture How-To: Helpful Tools to Know in DraftSight for Layout & Material Plans
It is critical for contractors to be able to look at Landscape Architect’s plans and know exactly how to build what has been drawn. Landscape Architects and Designers need to know all of the tools that are necessary to produce … Continued
Landscape Architecture How-To: Setting up Sheet Sets in DraftSight
When hundreds of drawings are created digitally for a project, it can get pretty messy at times. Using a sheet set to compile and organize drawings is a critical step in the design process. Sheet sets allow landscape architects to … Continued
Landscape Architecture How-To: Create a Planting Plan in DraftSight
The idea of learning how to use new software can be daunting for some. Luckily, DraftSight is very simple and intuitive. Landscape Architects and Designers can start drawing planting plans in DraftSight easily within minutes. Draw Planting Bed Lines: When … Continued