Lynn Allen
Top 10 DraftSight Blogs
We shared 49 new blog posts in 2021, and in those we covered a lot. Our new blog series, Making the Switch with Lynn Allen, covered new features and functionality including Visual LISP, Associative Patterns, Sheet Set Manager, PDF Import, Custom Blocks, Spline Enhancements, and Dark Mode. There … 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
What about all that hard work I did customizing AutoCAD?
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users
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
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
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
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
Recent Documents
Making the Switch with Lynn Allen: DraftSight Tips for AutoCAD Users
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
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
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