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Learn the steps to creating DraftSight print configurations to use with an already created title block placed on the Layout.
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In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying ahead often means embracing innovation and leveraging technology to streamline processes. One such innovation that is revolutionizing the way companies handle product customization and sales is the DriveWorks Configurator…
Going from AutoCAD to DraftSight offers us new tools but does the same job with more convenient licensing options and all at a fraction of the price.
As a DraftSight expert with TriMech, I’m frequently asked which DraftSight licenses would best suit a particular client. Dassault Systèmes provides us with a wealth of choices rather than the exclusive one-size-fits-all approach other companies…
DraftSight users now have the chance to earn DraftSight certification! The Certified DraftSight Associate (CDSA) has been added to the roster of available certifications. Read on to learn more about it, and how to get it.
DraftSight makes hatching a drawing quick and easy, especially compared to the ancient era of the drafting board when every single hatch line had to be drawn by hand. I can tell you from thankfully…
DraftSight gives us multiple ways to enter and display coordinates. This ensures we can position entities exactly where we want them. Of course, you can also just select points on the screen using the Snap and Grid, or completely freehand.
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Explore the capabilities of a CPQ Business using DriveApp, and how DriveWorks can quickly be set up and used as a CPQ dealer portal.
How to confirm your DraftSight Enterprise serial number
By John Lee, CSWE on September 13, 2023
The DraftSight Enterprise serial number is recorded only on the network license server. For details, read on. At times when troubleshooting your DraftSight Enterprise installation with your reseller, you may be asked to confirm which…
DraftSight 3D Modeling Part 3 – Working with Solid Bodies
By Mike Walloch, CSWE on June 26, 2023
In this series we’ve been looking into the 3D modeling capabilities offered by DraftSight Premium, Enterprise Plus, and Mechanical. In Part 1 we moved out of the 2D world of the XY plane and started…
DraftSight 3D Modeling Part 2 – Creating Solid Bodies
By Mike Walloch, CSWE on June 13, 2023
DraftSight Premium, Enterprise Plus, and Mechanical offer users the ability to create non-parametric 3D models. Non-parametric models, often known as ‘dumb solids’ lack a feature history. Users of parametric systems like SOLIDWORKS or CATIA may…
DraftSight 3D Modeling Part 1: Views and 3D Navigation
By Mike Walloch, CSWE on June 9, 2023
Working in 3D with DraftSight can take some getting used to for those only familiar with working in 2D. Users of parametric modeling applications like SOLIDWORKS, built from the ground up for 3D modeling, will…
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Dassault Systèmes offers a full range of 3D CAD solutions to match every user’s needs. SOLIDWORKS, CATIA V5 & V6, the 3DEXPERIENCE xApps, and DraftSight are all powerful 3D modeling tools. Yes, that’s right, DraftSight is in…
If you are a SOLIDWORKS user in the cabinet industry you may have heard of an add-in called SWOOD Design. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s designed to make cabinetry and shelving design as…
PrintStyles, also known as print styles, are tables containing a collection of overrides for entity properties. These include LineColor, LineStyle, LineWeight, dithering, screening, gray scale, end styles, join styles, fill styles, and pen assignments for…
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