DraftSight
2D CAD Drafting and 3D Design Software
What is DraftSight?
DraftSight is a fully capable 2D Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) application. Unlike other tools in the marketplace, DraftSight is a feature rich design environment that conforms to all engineering scopes (mechanical, electrical, architectural, maker and hobbyist) and at all levels. Capable of handling everything from the most basic 2D drawings to complex building layouts, electrical layouts, and 3D modeling. DraftSight provides everything you need to create, markup, and edit 2D and 3D drawings.
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Costing less doesn’t mean you get less!
If you are worrying about losing time, legacy data or custom scripts, worry no more. With DraftSight Pro or Premium, you can bring all your automated tools over and use the same LISP routines you have been using for years or even decades. Legacy data comes in without extra-steps and DraftSight saves with the .DWG format automatically, meaning there is no need to export out. We also cover how learning the DraftSight interface will be easy, meaning no down-time when you switch to it.
Join us for our live webinar where we will cover all that comes with the various DraftSight offerings and how they directly compare, and if not exceed, the offerings from AutoCAD’s line of tools. We’ll also cover some added benefits, such as: the PowerTrim tool, integrated image tracing, and access to a G-Code generator. These functions are available in a package, comparable to a full blown AutoCAD seat, at under a third of the yearly cost of AutoCAD!
Integration with SOLIDWORKS Applications
- SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional – SOLIDWORKS DraftSight is fully integrated with your existing SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional which provides secure data management and version control of your DraftSight documents.
- Copy & Paste from DraftSight to SOLIDWORKS. – Easily copy and paste from DraftSight into SOLIDWORKS allow the reuse of existing 2D drawing information to create your sketches in SOLIDWORKS.
SOLIDWORKS Electrical Integration
Users of SOLIDWORKS Electrical benefit from DraftSight in two distinct methods that sets us apart from the traditional electrical software market. While using SOLIDWORKS Electrical users can edit or modify symbols using DraftSight with a simple right click. Changes made in DraftSight will be saved to the SOLIDWORKS Electrical symbol library. DraftSight can also be used as a viewer and markup tool of the SOLIDWORKS Electrical projects. This allows the full use of DraftSight’s documentation features to further expand the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS Electrical.
Tools
DRAFTSIGHT
Robust tools and features to help your 2D to 3D design process.
3DEXPERIENCE MARKETPLACE
Allows integration into the 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace to enable DraftSight users to download content, from over 700 providers, to use in the designs or upload to a network of over 180 service providers. The 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace simply allows users of DraftSight to quickly build their designs and have them prototype, 3D Printed or submit them for full manufacturing production.
HomeByMe
HomeByMe is a cloud-based 3D architectural ‘home’ design tool by Dassault Systèmes. The HomeByMe addin allows users to document, dimension and save architectural drawings of the home designs.
Toolbox (Professional, Premium, and Enterprise)
Toolbox, familiar to SOLIDWORKS users, is a library of hardware and automation design tools based on national and international standards. These tools help automate the design process by drawing standard hardware and the companion features into your designs.
G-Code Generator (Professional, Premium, and Enterprise)
The provided G-Code generator in DraftSight translates your drawing into code that can be used to control your CNC machines. This can include, but not limited to, milling machines, laser and water jets and CNC Routers.
Image Tracer (Professional, Premium, and Enterprise)
Quickly and accurately translate raster, non-CAD, images into editable 2D drawings using the DraftSight Image Tracer.
Draw Compare (Professional, Premium, and Enterprise)
Quickly and easily view the differences between two documents. This too helps you understand what has changed between documents or to fully recognize the differences between similar drawings
LISP Files support (*.lsp, *.mnl, and *.dll)
The DraftSight API allow users to write custom command and record/play macros to automate repetitive tasks. It’s ability to understand common programming languages like C++, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript and LISP means DraftSight supports you right out of the box.
DRAFTSIGHT Packages
$249 / YR
The advanced 2D CAD drafting solution with powerful, time-saving functionalities and an API to help bring your designs to life quickly and easily.
Ideal for companies, individuals, and designers.
$599 / YR
The robust 2D drafting and 3D design experience with full 3D capabilities and constraints features to help meet all of your drafting, modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, laser cutting and 3D printing needs..
Created for individuals, designers, companies, manufacturers and makers.
The comprehensive 2D drafting and 3D design solution to meet any drafting, modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, laser cutting and 3D printing requirement. Includes full technical support, deployment and network licensing to enable concurrent usage.
Designed for large organizations with many users or multiple sites.
MATRIX
DRAFTSIGHT
Draw Tools (Line, Polyline, Arc, Circle, Ellipse, Table, Hatch, Cloud, Block…)
Modify Tools (Move, Copy, Rotate, Array, Scale,Trim, Chamfer, Split…)
Layer, Block, Group, Print
Drawing Standards and Templates
Polyline Editing
Hatch Layer
Discarding Duplicate Entities
SVG Scalable Icons for HD Displays
Hairline Option for Printout
Layer Preview
Block - Redefine Base Point
Mechanical Toolbox (BOM, Revision Table, Hardware, Holes, Welding/Surface/Finish Symbols…)
Design Resources Library
Batch Printing
Drawing Compare
Automatic Dimensioning
Automatic Dimensioning Arrangement
Automatic Trim Dimension Extension Lines
Thumbwheel on the Dimension Palette
Right Click to Select Arrow Heads
Split Dimension
Mass Properties Calculations
Auto-Completion Commands
Quick Input Methods
Pack and Go
Publish to DWF
Dark Mode
Spline Enhancements
Associative Patterns
PDF Import
AutoCAD Dynamic Blocks Viewing with Full Configurability
AutoCAD Dynamic Blocks Editing with Full Configurability
Create & Edit Custom Blocks
LISP Automation (AutoLISP, Visual LISP support)
3DEXPERIENCE Integration
3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace Integration
HomeByMe Integration
3D Content Central Integration
SOLIDWORKS PDM, Electrical Connectors
Sheet Set Manager
Network License Option
Technical Support
Community Forum Support
Frequently Asked Questions
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Additional Resources
Take Advantage of GoEngineer’s Extensive Knowledge Base and Resources
Find a Solution
Our robust Knowledge Base contains over 12,000 resources to help answer your product design questions. From basic CAD questions to in-depth guides and tutorials, find your solution here. Find a Solution
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Improve your skills with professional training and certifications in SOLIDWORKS, CAM, 3D Printing, and 3D Scanning offered four ways: self-paced, online, on-site, or in-classroom. Certified Training Courses
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YouTube Channel
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ONLINE STORE
Order 3D printing materials and consumables, enroll in SOLIDWORKS training classes, and buy official GoEngineer gear directly from our online store. Online Store
FREE SOLIDWORKS Tools
Enjoy this collection of small ‘macros’ that were tailored to help our customers. These free SOLIDWORKS tools are for you to use, review, and modify. SOLIDWORKS Automation Tools
WEBINARS
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