Perhaps a client has sent you an as-built set of PDF plans for a future project, or maybe you need to recreate a project due to lost or corrupt files. The ability to import PDF geometry in CAD was a significant game changer. You’re also going to save time and increase compatibility since DraftSight also lets you edit legacy AutoCAD® Dynamic Blocks®. Custom Blocks help you save time, effort, and storage space with the ability to cover multiple design variations in one single block. DraftSight 2022 added Custom Blocks to allow users to create more intelligent blocks, which can be configured to contain all your necessary design variations. Pack and Go lets you package ALL the files that are related to a DWG and are necessary for it to appear and print correctly outside the office.Īs you know, blocks help users collect geometry and entities which can be used repetitively in the drawings. I mentioned named selection sets (yes, you can do this too!) but let’s not forget about the new Pack and Go feature, which is available right inside the Sheet Set Manager. And, you not only get the table, but your sheets come in hyperlinked, so you’ve also created a super speedy method for opening your drawings! Inserting these snazzy tables is easy – just right-click on either the top-level Sheet Set, a Subset, a Named Selection Set, or even individual files. One of the best new features in DraftSight 2022 is the ability to insert associative Drawing Sheet List Tables. I am a huge fan of this functionality because it keeps you from having to tediously open individual sheets or files to apply properties and print settings globally. The Sheet Set Manager is an organizational tool that helps you manage a large set of drawing sheets across multiple DWG files. You might even find that DraftSight’s key features can significantly improve your current workflow. These robust tools include the enhanced Sheet Set Manager, Custom Blocks, and PDF Import, as well as many others that can only be found in DraftSight. Let’s take a closer look at some of the productivity tools and automations that DraftSight has to offer.
When you compare features and functionality, you’ll have an ah-hah moment when you see that DraftSight provides comparable, if not greater capabilities than alternative 2D CAD products with flexible licensing and options for technical support and cloud-connectivity. In addition, changes in licensing and increased scrutiny on IT investments make it even more important to do a little homework and compare products. I’m here to tell you that the right CAD solution can make all the difference in reducing your repetitive work and freeing up your time for more important things. For many of us, 2D CAD plays an important role in how design data is shared and communicated between teams, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities. This means looking at your processes and tools, how you are spending your time, and where you are spending your precious money. You’re no longer focused on just working harder, but actually working smarter. You may be facing new challenges, while also adjusting to a more dynamic and flexible workplace. The way you work has probably changed tremendously in the past few years. We asked Lynn to share an overview of DraftSight, especially from the perspective of an AutoCAD User.
As a Technology Evangelist, she is always staying on top of CAD trends and working to help people embrace change. There are not many people out there who know more about AutoCAD than Lynn. Lynn Allen spent over 20 years with Autodesk promoting its annual releases, producing hundreds of video tips, authoring countless articles for Cadalyst Magazine, and writing three AutoCAD ® books. Back May 22nd, 2022 AUGI - How to Transform Your 2D CAD Experience with DraftSight
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