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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

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

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

Announcing DraftSight21’s Latest Release – SP1

By DraftSight April 9, 2021
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Announcing DraftSight21’s Latest Release – SP1

DraftSight21 Service Pack 1 (SP1) provides even more tools to accelerate your complex workflows with Import PDF Drawings and Sheet Set Manager. As many of you know, DraftSight supports DWG files very well, all the way back to R12, that’s … Continued

Saving time with Automatic Layer Management

By Lynn Allen April 7, 2021
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Saving time with Automatic Layer Management

Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users Last week I mentioned there were some great tools in DraftSight that you won’t find in AutoCAD®. This week I want to introduce you to a feature that I … Continued

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