DraftSight 2D CAD
DraftSight is a professional 2D drafting and design solution with native DWG file support, making it a familiar, cost-effective choice for creating and editing drawings. It scales from single-user drafting to organisation-wide deployment.
Overview
DraftSight is a professional 2D CAD application for creating, editing, and managing drawings in the native DWG format. It offers a familiar command-driven drafting environment and is available in several tiers that scale from individual drafting up to organization-wide deployment and automation. It is commonly used where teams need reliable DWG-based drafting alongside or independent of 3D CAD.
2D DWG Drafting
Create and edit native DWG drawings with standard commands.
Layers & Blocks
Organise drawings with layers and reusable blocks.
Dimensioning & Annotation
Add dimensions, text and hatching for complete docs.
DWG Compatibility
Reuse and exchange DWG/DXF files with ease.
Explore capabilities
Native DWG drafting
Create and edit drawings directly in the DWG format using standard drafting commands, making it easy to reuse existing DWG libraries and exchange files.
Familiar command workflow
A command-line and toolbar interface follows conventions many drafters already know, shortening the learning curve.
Layers, blocks, and annotation
Organize drawings with layers and reusable blocks, and add dimensions, text, and hatching to produce complete, standards-compliant documentation.
Productivity and automation
Higher tiers add tools such as advanced APIs and utilities that automate repetitive drafting tasks and batch operations.
3D and advanced design
Certain tiers include 3D and additional design capabilities beyond core 2D drafting for mixed workflows.
Deployment and management
Enterprise tiers support network licensing and centralized management for larger organizations.
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Standard
Core professional 2D DWG drafting.
- Create and edit native DWG files
- Standard drafting and editing commands
- Layers, blocks, and annotation tools
- Printing and standard file exchange
Professional
Drafting with added productivity and API tools.
- All Standard drafting capabilities
- Productivity tools for faster drafting
- APIs for customization and automation
- Batch and utility tools
Premium
Professional plus 3D and advanced design.
- All Professional capabilities
- 3D design tools
- Advanced modeling utilities
- Extended automation options
Enterprise
Network deployment for organizations.
- Professional-level drafting capabilities
- Network (floating) licensing
- Centralized deployment and management
- Enterprise Plus available for larger deployments
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