DraftSight

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What is DraftSight?

  • Industry-leading, collaborative CAD software from the makers of SOLIDWORKS
  • DraftSight is productivity tools and an API to create, edit, view and share 2D and 3D DWG files
  • DraftSight is a trusted 2D CAD drafting and 3D design experience with a familiar and easy to learn interface
  • DraftSight is a complete set of edit, design and automation tools for your essential 2D design and drafting needs
  • DraftSight is a feature-rich 2D and 3D CAD solution for architects, engineers, designers, hobbyists and more

Compare DraftSight to AutoCAD and choose the solution that’s right for you

DraftSight Professional $249 USD/yr DraftSight Premium $599 USD/yr AutoCAD LT $420 USD/yr AutoCAD $1,690 USD/yr
Comprehensive 2D Drafting, Drawing, Documentation, and Annotation Yes Yes Yes Yes
External Drawing and Image References Yes Yes Yes Yes
Smart Dimensioning Yes Yes Yes Yes
Enhanced DWG Compare Yes Yes Yes Yes
PDF Underlay and Export Yes Yes Yes Yes
DGN Import and Underlay Yes Yes Yes Yes
API’s (C++, C#, VB.net, VBA, JavaScript) Yes Yes Yes
LISP Yes Yes Yes
Macro Recording Yes Yes Yes
Power Trim Yes Yes
Image Tracer: Convert Raster Images to DWG Yes Yes
Topo Tracer: Convert Topographic Images to DWG Yes Yes
G-Code Generator Yes Yes
Parametric Constraints Yes Yes
3D Solid, Surface and Mesh Modeling Yes Yes
3D navigation (Orbit, ViewCube, Wheel) Yes Yes

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