DraftSight

DraftSight is a CAD application that was designed for CAD users. It gives them the ability to view, manage, and create drawings in DXF and DWG format. Users are given a professional environment to manipulate these drawings to their liking. Novices and experts will both find DraftSight easy to use.

The app is different and more popular than other CAD applications on the market because it is easier to use. Engineers, students, and teachers are all eager to use Draft Sight to work with CAD drawings.

You’ll find the design of Draft Sight is much more simplified in comparison to other quality CAD applications. Despite this, the GUI still looks just as complex as other CAD software. It just as a cleaner and near appearance which makes it look more appealing to people.



It supports the most popular CAD formats, including DWT, DWG, and DXF. Whenever you want to open a current design model or create a new one, It makes each function equally doable.

Some impressive features of the software include layer support, formatting tools, animated rendering, and shape insertion. The formatting tools support styles for scales, texts, and tables. The shapes you can insert include masks, text, sketches, ellipses, splines, rings, circles, rectangles, lines, and more.

You can modify the model with features like spit, mirror, offset, chamfer, trim, extend, scale, rotate, and stretch. In addition, you can add reference drawings, hyperlinks, objects, and images. Some of the objects you can add include charts, equations, and PDF documents.

When you want to save and export drawings, you can do so in formats like WMF, BMP, JPG, PNG, STL, TIF, EPS, PDF, and SVG. Also, if you’re able to use eDrawings software, then models can be sent straight to the publishing module where you can share it.

DraftSight is the perfect software platform for any person who does CAD work. Users have access to a range of tools that are simple to manipulate and use. On the other hand, it could definitely use more support for a larger range of formats.

Alternatives

If you are looking for DraftSight alternatives, we recommend you to download Autodesk AutoCAD or LibreCAD.

FAQ

What is DraftSight?

• Industry-leading, collaborative CAD software from the makers of SOLIDWORKS
• DraftSight is productivity tools and an API to create, edit, view and share 2D and 3D DWG files
• A trusted 2D CAD drafting and 3D design experience with a familiar and easy to learn interface
• A complete set of edit, design and automation tools for your essential 2D design and drafting needs
• A feature-rich 2D and 3D CAD solution for architects, engineers, designers, hobbyists and more

What industries are using DraftSight?

DraftSight is used across various industries, such as architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, design, and more.

What is the connection between DraftSight and SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD?

DraftSight can be easily integrated with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD using the same Network License Manager, which enables clients to add DraftSight licenses to existing network license pools.

DraftSight Enterprise integrates seamlessly with other Dassault Systèmes and SOLIDWORKS solutions and services, allowing for easy collaboration and management of DWG files. SOLIDWORKS and DraftSight are designed to work together smoothly, providing worry-free CAD software.

Are you still wondering, what is the best 2D CAD software to meet your needs? Explore options.

DraftSight Enterprise offers network licensing and higher-level support, while Enterprise Plus adds 3D Modeling and 2D Constraints, and advanced features. Both versions can be purchased from SOLIDWORKS resellers.

DraftSight Mechanical includes all the features in DraftSight Premium, plus advanced features that allow you to update drawings containing mechanical entities in DWG format. You have the flexibility to work with DWG data on premises with DraftSight Mechanical or on the cloud with 3DEXPERIENCE DraftSight Mechanical.

Pricing

Professional - $299 USD/yr

Create, view and edit DWG, DXF and DGN files

Powerful and affordable 2D drafting for everyone

Complete set of edit, design and automation tools (incl. Autolisp)

Premium - $599 USD/yr

Manage large 2D drawing sets with Sheet Set Manager

Save time with PDF Import and batch printing

Advanced 2D drafting and 3D design with parametric constraints

Network - Starting $399 USD/yr

Activate simultaneous usage and compliance throughout the organization

Complete technical support provided by SOLIDWORKS partners

Save time with easy network license deployment

PROS

• Affordable Pricing – Competitive cost for 2D CAD.
• Familiar Interface – Similar to AutoCAD, easy to adapt.
• DWG File Compatibility – Seamless handling of DWG files.
• Customizable Features – Supports scripts and macros.
• Multi-Platform Support – Works on Windows, Mac, Linux.

CONS

• No Free Version – Paid-only after trial ends.
• Limited 3D Capabilities – Basic 3D tools available.
• Subscription-Based Model – No perpetual license option.
• Performance Issues – Lag on large or complex files.

Note: 30 days trial version.

Also Available: Download DraftSight for Mac