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Cloud-Based Data Management for DraftSight Users

By DraftSight August 18, 2021
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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 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

Favorite Tools and Productivity Features in DraftSight

By DraftSight August 5, 2021
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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?

By Lynn Allen July 28, 2021
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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?

By DraftSight July 22, 2021
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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

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

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