What is the Mechanical Toolbox in DraftSight?
DraftSight was developed with the Mechanical drafter in mind. After all, it was originally intended as a 2D drafting package for our SOLIDWORKS users. So, it should be no surprise that every version of DraftSight, from Professional to Enterprise Plus, … Continued
Need to Know DraftSight Essentials?
Some of us fall under the category of CAD “power users”, using DraftSight all day, every day. And some of us are more occasional or novice users, and we’re hoping to support those of you in the latter category on … Continued
Making the Switch – Getting Started with DraftSight
Congratulations! If you’ve recently left your legacy CAD behind (or are evaluating transitioning to DraftSight) we appreciate the agonizing analysis that goes into these decisions. Breaking up is hard to do, we get it, but the grass really may be … Continued
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
Cloud-Based Data Management for DraftSight Users
Professionally, and personally, our digital lives generate more data than ever before. Within organizations, the path towards innovation and growth is scattered with countless markups, revisions, conflicting edits, obsolete data, and even lost files. One of the biggest challenges organizations … Continued
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
Favorite Tools and Productivity Features in DraftSight
Check out our new eBook, Power of DraftSight, and learn how you can maximize your use of DraftSight and learn about a few of the differentiating tools and productivity features that set DraftSight apart from the competition. Here are a … Continued
Which DraftSight Version is Right for You?
Hopefully, by now you’ve downloaded DraftSight to take it for a 30-day free spin. If not, what are you waiting for? The trial that you download is the Premium version. You may be wondering what that means, exactly, and what … Continued
Are you getting the most out of your CAD software?
Changing business conditions make financial reviews, budgeting, and resource planning all the more critical. It’s important to make sure your spending, tools, and solutions are aligned with business objectives. Even with the increasing prevalence of 3D design applications, 2D CAD … Continued
The Top Secret DraftSight Command to Flatten the Model
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users
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