Have You Updated Yet?
No doubt you upgraded to the latest version of DraftSight last October when DraftSight 2018 was released, but did you know that DraftSight 2018 SP2 was released recently? It’s simple to upgrade, just follow these simple steps! Download the correct … Continued
Recording Macros in DraftSight
There are two pieces of software synonymous with the engineering world. The first, obviously, is CAD. The second is the spreadsheet. It doesn’t really matter which spreadsheet you use, most, if not all allow you to use Macros. Most users out … Continued
Headboard Project Part 1
In today’s blog, I’m starting a new project and will use DraftSight to design a piece of furniture. It’s not what I would normally use DraftSight for, but it’s a very versatile CAD program and will handle with ease all … Continued
Use Shortcuts, Be More Productive
Here on the blog, we’ve discussed how using aliases can boost productivity. Today, let’s talk about how shortcuts can speed up workflow in DraftSight. As in other CAD solutions, there are many paths to achieve the same result. Whenever we need … Continued
Solidworks World 2018 – DraftSight Review
Well folks, that’s it all done and dusted for another year. SOLIDWORKS World 2018 is now over. All the bags are packed and we’re ready to head home to our own corners of the globe. Once the dust has settled, … Continued
Solidworks World 2018 – Day 3 Part 2
Wow, what a start to the morning. The final General Session of SOLIDWORKS World 2018 was outstanding! We started with Mike Pucket telling us that “In 2017, someone somewhere in the world took a @SOLIDWORKS exam every 3 minutes” That’s a … Continued