DRAFTSIGHT

Professional 2D CAD for Engineering and Manufacturing

What is Draftsight?

DraftSight is a professional 2D CAD software developed by Dassault Systèmes, the makers of SOLIDWORKS. It enables engineers, architects, and designers to create, edit, and manage DWG files efficiently using a familiar drafting environment.

Key capabilities include:

  • Advanced 2D drafting tools
  • DWG/DXF compatibility
  • Layer management and annotation tools
  • Batch printing and automation
  • API customization for engineering workflows

Why use Draftsight?

DraftSight offers a professional 2D CAD environment built around the industry-standard DWG format, allowing engineers and designers to work with familiar tools and workflows without disruption. Compared to traditional CAD, DraftSight provides comparable drafting capabilities while offering greater licensing flexibility and significantly lower long-term cost. For organizations that rely heavily on 2D drawings for manufacturing documentation, layouts, and engineering communication, DraftSight delivers a practical and cost-effective alternative without sacrificing compatibility or productivity.

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

2D Design & Documentation

View, print, or edit legacy drawings. Create designs with various elements. Annotate and alter your design with new tools.

3D Modelling

Use functions to create 3D shapes. Transform 2D shapes into 3D solids and download as .stl or .sat to print or use in 3D applications.

Productivity Tools

Cut down manual tasks with usability improvements and tools. Power Trim function with the ability to trim multiple entities.

3D Editing

Use boolean operations to modify 3D solids.

Support For AutoCAD Dynamic Blocks

Directly import dynamic blocks from AutoCAD to use in DraftSight.

G-Code Generator

Ability to generate G-Code from drawings to communicate with CNC machine for fabrication

Design Library

Access a central location with user-defined reusable elements like blocks, which can be easily added to your drawing with a drag and drop.

Toolbox

Quickly generate hardware, holes, balloons, Bills of Materials (BOMs), welding and surface finish symbols.

BUY DRAFTSIGHT

Create, edit, view and markup any kind of 2D and 3D DWG file with DraftSight.
The professional grade 2D drafting and 3D design solution.

DRAFTSIGHT Professional

DRAFTSIGHT Professional

Ideal for individual engineers needing powerful 2D drafting tools.

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DRAFTSIGHT Premium

DRAFTSIGHT Premium

Adds advanced features such as 3D capabilities and automation tools.

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DRAFTSIGHT Enterprise

DRAFTSIGHT Enterprise

Best suited for organizations requiring network licensing and centralized deployment.

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Which Package is Right for You

Explore DraftSight features with the following comparison matrix.

Features
DRAFTSIGHT Professional / Enterprise
DRAFTSIGHT Premium / Enterprise Plus
  • 2D Design Tools
  • 2D Documentation Tools
  • Community Resources
  • PDF Undelay
  • Toolbox
  • Batch Printing
  • Drawing Compare
  • Power Trim
  • G-Code Generator
  • DGN Import
  • DraftSight APIs
  • Image Tracer
  • Using Formulas in Table Cells
  • Trimming of Hatches and Gradients
  • 3D Modelling Tools
  • 2D Constraints

FAQs on DRAFTSIGHT

DraftSight is used for professional 2D drafting and DWG editing in engineering, manufacturing, architecture, and construction industries.

Yes, DraftSight provides full support for DWG files, DGN files, and DXF files, allowing interoperability with SOLIDWORKS and minimizing file conversion requirements.

DraftSight Professional offers essential 2D CAD tools, while Premium includes advanced features and support for 3D design workflows. 

Yes. DraftSight supports DWG and DXF file formats, allowing easy collaboration with AutoCAD users.

Enterprise plans provide scalable licensing options for organizations, including network licensing, centralized administration, and priority technical support.

DraftSight typically provides significantly lower subscription costs while offering comparable professional drafting tools.

DraftSight 2D CAD Design and Drafting Software

Built for precision. Priced for reality.

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