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Try DraftSight free for 30 days and put it through the paces yourself to see how easy it is to switch from AutoCAD to DraftSight. We’d like to invite you to try DraftSight for free! You can…
Using SOLIDWORKS Automation Add-in to Reduce Design Costs & Increase Profitability
By Dassault Systèmes on November 9, 2021
Learn how the DriveWorks Automation Add-in for SOLIDWORKS speeds the creation of Quotes, Drawings, and Models, allowing you to reduce time to market and optimize profit margins. Most profit margins are narrow and continue to…
Controlling the License Timeout in DraftSight Enterprise
By Andrew Lidstone, CSWE on July 12, 2021
When managing network licenses of SOLIDWORKS software, you may want to ensure that a license is returned to the pool after a user has been idle for a certain amount of time. By default, for…
DraftSight vs AutoCAD 2D CAD Software Pricing and ROI Information
By Rod Mackay on June 15, 2021
In the white paper below learn how to maximize the return on a DraftSight 2D CAD software investment and compare subscription pricing for DraftSight ® vs AutoCAD ® 2D CAD software. Do you rely on…
Recently Javelin has become a reseller of an innovative SOLIDWORKS Woodworking Add-in product called SWOOD. Take a look at the video below to get an overview of SWOOD and how the add-in provides SOLIDWORKS users…
3D Online Product Configurator using SOLIDWORKS and DriveWorks
By TriMech Solutions, LLC on May 14, 2021
Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) and Product Configurator systems offer many advantages for companies that design configurable products. Particularly when the interface includes 3D graphics and can be accessed online by sales reps, dealers or end customers. The…
How to transfer your DraftSight Custom Settings between versions or computers
By John Lee, CSWE on April 2, 2021
A common DraftSight question we receive is how to transfer custom DraftSight settings between installations? This situation might crop up when upgrading versions, switching between computers, or cleanly uninstalling and reinstalling DraftSight. Standard procedure is…
Streamline your Soft Goods 2D Pattern Process with SOLIDWORKS and ExactFlat
By Adam Ferrer on March 22, 2021
One of the hardest parts of designing with soft goods and textiles is getting your design from concept to cutter, this demonstration video outlines a SOLIDWORKS 2D pattern process including 3D design, flattening, nesting and…
What is the difference between DraftSight and AutoCAD?
By Scott Lidgey on February 5, 2021
DraftSight gives you the 2D tools you need with the software license flexibility you want. But what are the main differences between DraftSight and AutoCAD 2D CAD software? Not all design tasks require the power…
What is the difference between DraftSight and 3DEXPERIENCE DraftSight?
By Rod Mackay on July 29, 2020
3DEXPERIENCE® DraftSight® is a new professional DWG-based 2D and 3D drafting offering from Dassault Systemes. Users can easily migrate from AutoCAD® to DraftSight with the familiar interfaces and workflows. But what is the difference between…
Ten years ago, DraftSight launched with the goal to help designers save money while meeting their AutoCAD DWG creation and editing needs. Today DraftSight continues to support this goal and offers incredible value to customers….
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DraftSight is a feature-rich 2D and 3D CAD solution for architects, engineers and construction service providers, as well as professional CAD users, designers, educators and hobbyists. There are various levels of DraftSight licenses available. For…
DraftSight is a powerful drafting CAD software enabling hobbyists to professional companies the tools to create their designs. There are several levels of licensing available to suit individual needs. Earlier versions provided a free option,…
Retain PMI and Design Intent when you translate CAD Models into SOLIDWORKS with ELYSIUM
By John Lee, CSWE on July 19, 2019
Got a lot of CAD models and drawings to translate into SOLIDWORKS format? Don’t want to lose your design intent in the process? If so, keep reading! At SOLIDWORKS World 2018, a Dassault Systèmes team…
Design to Manufacture of a Custom Gauge holder (Part 2 of 3)
By Bryan Sprange, CSWE on July 4, 2019
In my previous blog post for this series, I covered how I used an Artec Eva 3D Scanner along with Artec Studio software to capture the vent area of my Toyota MR2 for the purpose…
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