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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

DraftSight’s Incredible DWG File Compatibility
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen June 2, 2021
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DraftSight’s Incredible DWG File Compatibility<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users<br>

Hi everyone, I’m back this week with even more compelling reasons why you should consider making the switch to DraftSight. This week it’s all about protecting and sharing your drawing files! For a lot you, file compatibility is the number … Continued

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Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen May 26, 2021
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Recent Documents<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users<br>

Alright, all you AutoCAD® users out there – it’s time for Lynn’s Pop Quiz! Quick, without clicking on it in the program, what does the F4 key do? I’ll wait… I bet if I had asked about F3 or F8, … Continued

Be Prepared to Have True Feature Envy with PowerTrim!
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen May 19, 2021
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Be Prepared to Have True Feature Envy with PowerTrim!<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users<br>

This week I can’t wait to tell you about my all-time favorite DraftSight command, PowerTrim! In fact, when I worked at Autodesk, I had some serious feature envy over this, (and pleaded with the product team to add it) because … Continued

Where’s my Money Tree?
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen May 12, 2021
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Where’s my Money Tree?<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users<br>

It’s something I mention every time I talk about DraftSight, and why it’s worth your time to consider making the switch. It’s the elephant in the room: how much should you have to pay for your CAD software? So this … Continued

Changing the DraftSight UI So You Feel Right at Home!
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen May 5, 2021
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Changing the DraftSight UI So You Feel Right at Home!<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users<br>

First off, thank you all for such an amazing response to my new blog! I’m super excited to bring you even more compelling reasons for making the switch from AutoCAD® to DraftSight. I know many of you have already taken … Continued

Freedom of Choice – DraftSight Gives you Affordable Product Options

By DraftSight April 28, 2021
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Freedom of Choice – DraftSight Gives you Affordable Product Options

One reason DraftSight® has become one of the top five CAD products (by seat count) is that when it comes to drawing technology, one size does not fit all. AutoCAD® is the industry leader, and it comes with 40 years of … Continued

Save Time (and Clicks!) by Customizing Mouse Gestures in DraftSight!
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen April 21, 2021
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Save Time (and Clicks!) by Customizing Mouse Gestures in DraftSight!<br>Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users<br>

Today I’m going to tell you about a great feature that allows you to quickly execute your favorite DraftSight commands.  You SOLIDWORKS users should find this tool very familiar! Similar to AutoCAD®, we have the ability to customize the buttons … Continued

DraftSight for CAD Managers Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users

By Lynn Allen April 14, 2021
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DraftSight for CAD Managers Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users<br>

In my two-decade journey as an Evangelist, not only have I promoted the benefits of a variety of different CAD software products, but I’ve met many thousands of people representing every type of user you can imagine! One of the … Continued

Resetting DraftSight to Default Settings

By MJ Smyth April 12, 2021
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Resetting DraftSight to Default Settings

Sometimes you might need to reset DraftSight back to default settings.  Maybe a user had customized it and has now left the firm and you just want vanilla DraftSight, or perhaps a plugin has messed up a menu. Regardless, you … Continued

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