OverviewDraftSight has the productivity tools, functionality, and file compatibility you need to create, edit, view and markup any 2D or 3D DWG-file with speed and efficiency. Further enhance design and documentation collaboration on the cloud by connecting to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Millions of designers’ trust DraftSight’s advanced desktop 2D and 3D CAD with powerful time-saving functionalities and an API to accelerate your design projects. DraftSight Premium includes all the features in DraftSight Professional, plus full 3D capabilities and parametric constraints. |
Highlights
- 3D Modeling – Go from 2D drafting to 3D modeling and back again in order to optimize and maximize designs. Export as STL or SAT to print or use in 3D applications.
- 3D Meshing – Create complex 3D surfaces or geometries by defining a mesh with custom contours and numerous editable points for better control and design.
- 2D Constraints – Control drawing objects parametrically by specifying geometric and dimensional constraints. Easily define the relationships between entities and control their dimensions like length and angle.
Top Features
Sheet Set Manager DraftSight offers additional enhancements to help users better manage and organize drawings into easily manageable subsets. You will also find some powerful new features that continue to ease the management of large drawing sets. |
3D Modeling DraftSight Premium and DraftSight Enterprise Plus include the 3D Modeling Workspace, where you can access the all-in-one 2D drafting and 3D design experience. Access a full suite of powerful 3D modeling and editing tools. |
Parametric Constraints Ensure geometric relationships and respect your design intent by utilizing the power of 2D parametric constraints such as Geometric and Dimensional Constraints. |
Import PDF Drawings Import PDF drawings and convert them to editable DWG files. |
Create Custom Blocks Create Custom Blocks to accommodate multiple variations in a single block. |
Associative Patterns Drag and drop graphical grips to adjust pattern location. |
PowerTrim PowerTrim cuts to the chase by assuming everything is a cutting edge from the get-go. Just start the PowerTrim command and drag your cursor over the entities you want to trim. That’s it! No more selecting cutting edges, you just start trimming. |
Mechanical Toolbox DraftSight contains robust mechanical tools and symbols that will help you standardize your mechanical drafting practices and speed up your time to market. The Mechanical Toolbox allows you to choose which industry-standard you want to use or create your own custom standard. |
Batch Printing Load multiple drawing files and select the sheets you’d like to print, with the ability to print sheets from multiple files simultaneously, saving you valuable time throughout your drafting process. |
Auto Dimension Use the AutoDimension command to dimension drawings automatically. Create baseline, continued, and ordinate dimensions for specified entries that are enclosed within a Dimension Bounding Box. |
Mouse Gestures Access your most frequently used commands by simply holding down the right mouse button and moving the mouse in the proper direction to access commands and speed up drafting. |
LISP Automation DraftSight makes it easy to load and use your favorite LISP code, including AutoLISP® and Visual LISP® to automate tedious or repetitive tasks. |
Customize with API’s DraftSight provides extensive APIs for you to build custom capabilities to fit your specific needs. In addition to LISP based automations, you can also load Dynamic Link Libraries (.dll files) or custom scripts. |
G-Code Generator Convert drawing entities to a G-Code (.txt) file to send to a CNC machine for manufacturing or fabrication to save the time and effort of creating G-Code outside of DraftSight separately. |
Image Tracer Convert raster images in .bmp, .png, and .jpg formats into accurate and editable lines and curves in DWG files. The images can range widely from floor plans to artistic logos saving massive time and tedious effort to manually retrieve and edit the image elements. |
Layers Manager Manage and organize layers easily and consistently. Show, freeze, lock layers, or modify layer styles at one single location to carry out changes at scale and speed up your drafting process. |
Draw Compare Compare drawing revisions to quickly identify and track changes. Draw Compare will graphically depict differences between drawings or show entities that have been added or removed in the color of your choice. |
Block Attribute Manager Manage the attributes of blocks within a DraftSight drawing, with options to change Text Settings and Properties. It’s a quick and easy method to change all block attributes. |
Drawing Standards Comply with national, industrial, or company Standards. In addition to the predefined ASME, ISO, DIN, JIS, GB, and GOST standard templates, you can create a drawing that has all your proper Layers, Linetype, Text, and Dimension Styles. Save it as a Drawing Standards file (.dws) and, apply your Standards File to your drawing. |
3D Content Central Access free 3D and 2D content from the integrated 3D ContentCentral palette. DraftSight lets you easily search for and automatically download both user contributed and supplier-certified 2D and 3D parts and assemblies, 2D blocks, library features, and macros to save your time to reinvent the wheel. |
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Feature Comparison
Essential Tools | Professional | Premium | Enterprise | Enterprise Plus |
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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Productivity Tools |
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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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Premium Tools |
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3D Tools | ✔ | ✔ | ||
2D Constraints | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Interoperability Tools |
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Dynamic Blocks Viewing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Dynamic Blocks Editing | ✔ | ✔ | ||
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 | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Enterprise Options and Support |
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Network license option | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Technical support | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Community Forum Support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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