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Which DraftSight is Right for you
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Essential 2D tools to create, view, edit and manage your designs and drawings. A feature-rich, cost-effective solution. |
All the features of Professional, plus full 3D capabilities and parametric constraints. | All the features of Premium, plus advanced features to update drawings containing mechanical entities in DWG format. | All the features of Professional, in a Network License. | All the features of Professional, in a Network License, plus 2D Constraints and 3D Modeling. |
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What's New in DraftSight
DraftSight is a robust DWG design solution featuring a refined UI, tool palettes, layer palette, and the ability to merge layers for file size reduction. It introduces data link for Excel integration and efficient reference attachment.
The latest version also brings enhanced hatch editing, improved layer control, a Mac OS Ribbon UI, and the unique ability to import CATIA drawings as DWG files.
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Tool Palettes Streamline the process of creating drawings and maintain uniformity. Access all your frequently utilized commands and functions conveniently in a single location. Guarantee that newly generated elements adhere to predefined standards throughout your drawings. |
Layer Palette Exercise greater layer control with the Layer Palette for all your layer commands within a single, accessible interface. Efficiently manage your layers, make adjustments to layers, and organize your project, all while keeping your drawing in view. |
CATIA Drawing Import The DraftSight 2024 release includes support for CATIA drawings allowing you to collaborate with your supply chain with clarity and precision. You now have the ability to import CATIA drawings directly into DraftSight and open them as DWG files with no manual conversion required. |
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Enhanced User Interface Navigate standard views and isometric views with ease by using the newly introduced View navigator in DraftSight 2024. Experience reduced eyestrain and enhanced feature visibility with the default Dark mode interface. In addition, a new workspace, CAD General, has been introduced. This workspace organizes all the tools in a conventional manner, similar to other CAD software’s, ensuring a smooth transition for DraftSight users. |
Data Link Introducing the new Data Link feature in DraftSight 2024. Now you can easily embed Excel files, maintaining real-time accuracy through two-way communication. Enhance your data management and foster cross-file collaboration with this advanced capability. |
Merge Layer DraftSight 2024 brings the Merge Layers feature, a robust tool designed to consolidate multiple layers into a single layer. This new addition simplifies complex drawings and allows for the organization of related entities, leading to optimized drawings that enhance efficiency and ensure precision in both 2D and 3D projects. |
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Attach Multiple Xrefs Now you can conveniently attach multiple reference files at once. To utilize this feature, click "Attach Drawing" and choose the desired files, including image PDFs and DGN files. Reduce time spent managing file paths and get back to drafting quicker with this great new addition to DraftSight. |
Export Sheet Now with DraftSight you can rapidly create new drawings from existing files without loss of detail. Export all the visible entities of the active sheet viewports in model space to a new drawing. This feature enables you to improve the legibility and focus of specific sections, areas, or views within your drawing by exporting scaled representations of model space, title blocks, and other annotative elements, including dimensions and notes. |
Ribbon Based Interface for MacOS Experience enhanced Ribbon UI for DraftSight on macOS. In the previous Mac version, the interface was menu-based with limited customization options. Now, macOS users can enjoy a unified, optimized user interface, providing the same experience as our Windows users. |
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Make Flat Snapshot Improvements In DraftSight 2024, a significant improvement has been made to the Make Flat Snapshot command. Now, you can easily link foreground and hidden lines to specific layers from the Flat Snapshot dialog, enhancing organization and enabling swift visibility adjustments based on layer associations. |
Reshaping Hatches Explore the latest enhancements in DraftSight's hatch functionality, providing users with greater flexibility when reshaping hatches, all without the hassle of recreating them. This is achieved by breaking the associative link between the hatch and its original boundary, unlocking a range of grips surrounding the entire hatch. These grips empower users to execute a multitude of actions, including stretching, vertex insertion, and converting to arcs. |
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Highlights
 Part References Part references add intelligence to 2D entities so they will be treated as a separate part for bill of material tracking. Make or update existing part properties such as number, description, vendor, etc. Save time and work from a robust hardware library. Existing part references can be modified and new ones are automatically created when using the hardware library or can be created for user defined blocks. |
 BOM & Parts Lists The BOM aggregates all part references for the drawing. Create new and update existing BOMs that detail properties of the components such as part number and quantity. The parts list is a visual table on the drawing that allows you to organize the BOM to your liking to complete your drawing. |
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Top Features
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Parametric Constraints Ensure geometric relationships and respect your design intent by utilizing the power of 2D parametric constraints such as Geometric and Dimensional Constraints. |
3D Modeling Access the 3D Modeling Workspace, a full suite of powerful 3D modeling and editing tools, where you can access the all-in-one 2D drafting and 3D design experience. |
Import PDF Drawings Import PDF drawings and convert them to editable DWG files. |
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Associative Patterns Drag and drop graphical grips to adjust pattern location. |
Image Tracer Automatically convert raster images - BMP, PNG, PDF, and JPG formats into vector graphics, creating accurate and editable lines and curves in DWG files. Save time and effort manually retrieving and editing image elements. |
Page Layout Manager Save time setting up your print or plot settings. Instead of creating and managing an external print configuration file, you can save all your print or plot parameters in a named setup that is saved inside your drawing or template file. |
Create Custom Blocks Create Custom Blocks to accommodate multiple variations in a single block. |
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Feature Comparison
| Essential Tools | Professional | Premium | Mechanical | 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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Spline Editing with Fit and Control Vertices | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hatch Fill and Gradientr | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Discarding Duplicate Entities | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Quick Modify: Copy/Move/Rotate/Scale | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Insert Centerlines | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pasting to Active Layer | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Layer Preview | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| View Navigator | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Productivity Tools |
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| Toolbox (BOM, Revision Table, Hardware, Holes, Welding/ Surface/Finish Symbols...) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Design Resources Library | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Batch Printing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tool Palettes | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Merge Layer | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Drawing Compare | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automatic Dimensioning & Dimension Arrangement | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dimension Palette | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mass Properties Calculations | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Quick Input Methods | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Using Formulas in Table Cells | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Viewport Layer Freezing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Block Attribute Manager | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| G-Code Generator | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Power Trim | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Image Tracer | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pack and Go | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Publish to DWF | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Create & Edit Custom Blocks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Sheet Set Manager | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| 3D Tools (3D Modeling, 3D Drafting, Solid Editing, Mesh, etc.) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Constraints | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
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Mechanical Tools |
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| Open, edit and create Mechanical DWG files | ✔ | ||||
| Create, edit Bill of Materials (BOMs) | ✔ | ||||
| Edit and create part references | ✔ | ||||
| Insert part reference Balloon annotations | ✔ | ||||
| Automatically apply part references to Toolbox hardware | ✔ | ||||
| Support for ANSI, ISO, Din, JIS, BSI drafting standards | ✔ | ||||
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| Dynamic Blocks Viewing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dynamic Blocks Editing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Create & Edit Custom Blocks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Auto/Visual LISP Import | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Data Link - Excel to DraftSight | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3DExperience Marketplace Integration | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HomeByMe Integration | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3D Content Central Integration | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3DEXPERIENCE, DELMIA, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, PDM Connectors | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| PDF Underlay | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| DGN Import/Convert & Underlay | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| CATIA drawing import | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| PDF Import | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
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Customization Tools |
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| Application Programming Interface (API) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| SVG scalable icons for HD displays | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dark mode | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Macro Recording | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Enterprise Options and Support |
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| Network license option | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Technical support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Community Forum Support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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