Software Details
- DraftSight 2D CAD Premium Desktop
- Must be ordered with Solidworks item 8470313
- Advanced 2D CAD software
- Compatible with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and CATIA
- Compatible with Windows and macOS
- Stand alone 1 year subscription
- Single user license
- Innovative tools and automation
- Includes Custom Blocks, STEP Import, Sheet Set Manager, DGN Export, and BIM
- Must be ordered with Solidworks item 8470313
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Must be purchased with Solidworks item 8470313.
DraftSight Premium offers both 2D drafting and 3D modeling capabilities within a single CAD environment providing a cost-effective solution with a wide range of advanced features. Key features include 3D modeling and advanced 2D drafting tools, advanced rendering and visualization, collaboration and data management and full compatibility with industry-standard file types. DraftSight Premium is more than just a CAD platform—it’s engineered software that combines affordability with cutting-edge features, making it the preferred choice for design professionals seeking to maximize productivity and precision. DraftSight Premium provides essential 2D CAD tools to accelerate project timelines and enhance your final outcome.
Custom Blocks - Maximize efficiency and flexibility with Custom Blocks. Unlike standard blocks, Custom Blocks allow the ability to add parametric behaviors, visibility states, and dynamic adjustments, reducing the need for multiple block variations. Easily create smarter, more interactive blocks that adapt to different configurations, helping to streamline repetitive tasks and maintain cleaner, more organized drawings.
STEP Import - Easily integrate 3D models into 2D DWG drawings by importing STEP files! This feature allows the user to bring in detailed 3D geometry and use it directly within DraftSight. Designers and engineers can work with imported STEP files, with the ability to create a 2D flatshot of their 3D model. Whether collaborating across disciplines or needing to reference 3D models within a 2D plan, this tool simplifies the process, helping to maintain accuracy and efficiency throughout the project.
Sheet Set Manager - Streamline project management with DraftSight's Sheet Set Manager, a powerful tool that allows the user to organize, manage, and navigate drawing sheets with ease. Create new sheet sets, renumber, rename, and remove sheets, and even rearrange them to suit the project’s needs. The Sheet Set Manager also allows the user to place model views on sheets, publish drawing sets, and manage sheet properties—all in one place. Whether working on complex architectural designs or large engineering projects, this tool helps the user stay organized and efficient by keeping sheets, subsets, and views neatly grouped. Ideal for professionals looking to simplify sheet management and boost productivity.
DNG Export - Export your DWG drawings to DGN with DraftSight Premium. Convert drawings into a format compatible across different tools, making it easy to share designs. The user decides how to handle external references, layers, and other elements during the export, ensuring a smooth transfer. Whether working on architectural blueprints, engineering plans, or construction drawings, the ExportDGN command ensures designs remain accurate and easy to share.
BIM - Transform how to manage projects with DraftSight's Building Information Modeling (BIM) Module. Easily import .ifc, .rvt, and .rva files to integrate 3D model data directly into drawings. All the tools needed for working with BIM models are easily accessible—whether it’s accessing model data, annotating drawings, or updating with new versions of the BIM file. DraftSight's BIM Module streamlines workflows, allowing the user to create accurate documentation, customize materials, extract data, and quickly place drawings on sheets.
DraftSight Premium is compatible with 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11, as well as Mac v10.15, 11.0 and 12.0.
DraftSight Premium offers both 2D drafting and 3D modeling capabilities within a single CAD environment providing a cost-effective solution with a wide range of advanced features. Key features include 3D modeling and advanced 2D drafting tools, advanced rendering and visualization, collaboration and data management and full compatibility with industry-standard file types. DraftSight Premium is more than just a CAD platform—it’s engineered software that combines affordability with cutting-edge features, making it the preferred choice for design professionals seeking to maximize productivity and precision. DraftSight Premium provides essential 2D CAD tools to accelerate project timelines and enhance your final outcome.
Custom Blocks - Maximize efficiency and flexibility with Custom Blocks. Unlike standard blocks, Custom Blocks allow the ability to add parametric behaviors, visibility states, and dynamic adjustments, reducing the need for multiple block variations. Easily create smarter, more interactive blocks that adapt to different configurations, helping to streamline repetitive tasks and maintain cleaner, more organized drawings.
STEP Import - Easily integrate 3D models into 2D DWG drawings by importing STEP files! This feature allows the user to bring in detailed 3D geometry and use it directly within DraftSight. Designers and engineers can work with imported STEP files, with the ability to create a 2D flatshot of their 3D model. Whether collaborating across disciplines or needing to reference 3D models within a 2D plan, this tool simplifies the process, helping to maintain accuracy and efficiency throughout the project.
Sheet Set Manager - Streamline project management with DraftSight's Sheet Set Manager, a powerful tool that allows the user to organize, manage, and navigate drawing sheets with ease. Create new sheet sets, renumber, rename, and remove sheets, and even rearrange them to suit the project’s needs. The Sheet Set Manager also allows the user to place model views on sheets, publish drawing sets, and manage sheet properties—all in one place. Whether working on complex architectural designs or large engineering projects, this tool helps the user stay organized and efficient by keeping sheets, subsets, and views neatly grouped. Ideal for professionals looking to simplify sheet management and boost productivity.
DNG Export - Export your DWG drawings to DGN with DraftSight Premium. Convert drawings into a format compatible across different tools, making it easy to share designs. The user decides how to handle external references, layers, and other elements during the export, ensuring a smooth transfer. Whether working on architectural blueprints, engineering plans, or construction drawings, the ExportDGN command ensures designs remain accurate and easy to share.
BIM - Transform how to manage projects with DraftSight's Building Information Modeling (BIM) Module. Easily import .ifc, .rvt, and .rva files to integrate 3D model data directly into drawings. All the tools needed for working with BIM models are easily accessible—whether it’s accessing model data, annotating drawings, or updating with new versions of the BIM file. DraftSight's BIM Module streamlines workflows, allowing the user to create accurate documentation, customize materials, extract data, and quickly place drawings on sheets.
DraftSight Premium is compatible with 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11, as well as Mac v10.15, 11.0 and 12.0.