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Draftsight

DraftSight is a versatile 2D CAD package the enables you to efficiently create, edit, view and markup any kind of DWG file. Get the functionality you need with full 3D capabilities for modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, laser cutting and more.

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What is DraftSight?

DraftSight allows you to do more with a 2D drafting and 3D design experience that lets you create, edit, view and markup any kind of 2D and 3D DWG file design. Its familiar user interface facilitates a quick transition from other CAD applications like AutoCAD.

  • 2D Drafting and Drawings
  • All licenses include API access and productivity tools
  • Dynamic Blocks, PowerTrim, DrawCompare, and automatic layer assignment
  • Network License (ideal for multiple users)
  • Local support (award winning support from Solid Solutions)
  • Deployment Wizard
  • Accredited online, onsite and classroom training

DraftSight Packages

DraftSight is available as a perpetual licence and comes with award-winning support from our technical team. For organisations who need the power of DraftSight Professional or Premium plus network licensing then our Enterprise license allows you to float your 2D CAD licenses to maximise efficiencies and reduce your cost of ownership.

If you have multiple users of 2D CAD, then DraftSight Enterprise should be a serious consideration. Ideal for organisations with multiple sites, designers, makers, manufacturers, and professionals.

DraftSight Professional

£2,544/ 12 month term

High-performance 2D design and drafting with advanced capabilities and toolsets, delivering precision and productivity without compromise.

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DraftSight
Premium

£3,156/ 12 month term

Builds on top of the professional package by adding functionality including: reusable custom blocks, sheet managers, a BIM modules, Step Import & DGN Export, API support and 3D capabilites.

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Enterprise
Standard

£3,876/ 12 month term

Enable secure, compliant multi-user access across teams or sites with professional CAD, combined with the all-in-one powerful and reliable 2D drafting tools.

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Enterprise
Plus

£2,544/ 12 month term

A complete enterprise CAD solution that pairs professional 2D design with powerful tools, delivering advanced functionality, flexibility, and control for more complex designs and larger organisations.

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Essential Tools

PRO.

PREM.

E-STD.

E-PLUS

Draw Tool
Modify Tools
Layer, Block, Group, Print
Standard Compliant Drawings
Polyline Editing
Auto-Hiding of Palettes
Community Forum Support
Entity Highlighting
Hatch Layer
Discarding Duplicate Entities
Quick Modify: Copy/Move/Rotate/Scale
Insert Centerlines
SVG scalable icons for HD displays
Hairline Option for Printout
Pasting to Active Layer
Layer Preview
Block - Redefine Base Point
Productivity Tools

PRO.

PREM.

E-STD.

E-PLUS

Mechanical/Toolbox (BOM, Revision Table, Hardware, Holes, Welding/Surface/Finish Symbols)
Design Resources Library
Batch Printing
Drawing Compare
Pattern Along a Path
Automatic Dimensioning
Automatic Dimension Arrangement
Automatic Dimension Line Gaps after Repositioning
Thumbwheel on the Dimension Palette
Right Click to Select Arrow Heads
Split Dimension
Mass Properties Calculations
Auto-Completion Commands
Arrow Key Nudging Entities
Quick Input Methods
Curved Text
Spiral, Helix
Using Formulas in Table Cells
Viewport Layer Freezing
Block Attribute Manager
Predefined Layer Supportr
Dimension Snap Offset Distances
Power Trim
Dimension – Auto-Placing with Widgets
Image Tracer
Customisation Tools

PRO.

PREM.

E-STD.

E-PLUS

API
Macro Recording
Premium Tools

PRO.

PREM.

E-STD.

E-PLUS

3D Tools
Constraints Tool
Interoperability Tools

PRO.

PREM.

E-STD.

E-PLUS

AutoCAD Dynamic Blocks Import
3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace Integration
HomeByMe Integration
3D Content Central Integration
3DEXPERIENCE, GEOVIA, DELMIA, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, PDM Connectors
PDF Import/Convert & Underlay
DGN Import/Convert & Underlay
Enterprise Tools

PRO.

PREM.

E-STD.

E-PLUS

Network License
Deployment Tool
Technical Support (Telephone, Email)

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