DraftSight 2019
DraftSight 2019 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.
Which DraftSight® 2D CAD Drafting and 3D Design Software package is right for you?
DraftSight Standard
€ 99 / year
DraftSight Standard is the lightest option available of DraftSight product portfolio.
It is targeted to students, hobbyists and individual users. With DraftSight Standard, you get an easy access to 2D design.
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DraftSight Professional
€ 199 / year
Powerful time-saving functionalities at a fraction of the cost for companies and expert users who need an advanced 2D CAD design solution.
DraftSight Professional includes for example API to bring designs into life easily and quickly.
DraftSight Premium
€ 499 / year
DraftSight Premium is an optimal choice for all the designers and users who want 3D design as well as 2D design.
In addition to DraftSight Professional features and functions, DraftSight Premium brings you a vast selection of 3D DWG modeling tools which help you with modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
DraftSight Enterprise and Enterprise Plus
The comprehensive 2D drafting and 3D design solution to meet any drafting, modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, laser cutting and 3D printing requirement. Includes full technical support, deployment and network licensing to enable concurrent usage.
Designed for large organizations with many users or multiple sites.
DraftSight® provides the best value on the market and AutoCAD® functionality at a much lower price. See below:
| Standard | Professional | Premium | AutoCAD LT | AutoCAD | |
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2D Drafting, Drawing, and Annotation |
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| Comprehensive 2D Documentation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Blocks Palette | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Quick Measure | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tables | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Layouts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Layout Viewports | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Enhanced DWG Compare | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Smart Dimensioning | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Smart Centerlines and Center Marks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Parametric Constraints | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Express Tools | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Essential DraftSight Features |
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| Power Trim | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Dimension Offset Distances | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Pre-Defined Layers | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Task Pane Based Commands | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Image Tracer | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Toolbox | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| G-code Generator | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| HomeByMe Integration | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Image Vectorization Technology | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Installation and Customization |
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| Migration Tool | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| CUI Customization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| System Variable Monitor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Multi-User (Network) License Sharing | ✔ | ||||
| CAD Standards Checker | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Collaboration |
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| PDF and DGN Import/Export/Underlay | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| DWG and Image References | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Sheet Set Manager | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| DraftSight APIs (LISP, ERP, PDM) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| 3DEXPERIENCE Platform | ✔ | ||||
| SOLIDWORKS PDM | ✔ | ||||
3D Modeling and Visualization |
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| Solid, Surface, and Mesh Modeling | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| 3D navigation (Orbit, ViewCube, Wheel) | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Visual Styles | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Section Planes | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Rendering | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Cloud Rendering | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Point Clouds | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Model Documentation | ✔ | ✔ | |||