DraftSight as a daily program that is simple to use but very complete.
Updated February 24, 2023
DraftSight as a daily program that is simple to use but very complete.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
Paid
Overall Satisfaction with DraftSight
In our company, we are two designers in the design department. Essentially we use Draftsight to create initial layouts of the projects to be developed … initial mockups for the client to approve … then moving on to 3D. We make a simple/basic use of the program. But since we used it from the beginning, it was still free, so we decided to continue using it.
- Ease of use.
- Very complete.
- Very reliable automatic functions.
- For certain needs, expensive.
- Essential 2D design and drafting with a complete set of edit, design and automation tools
- Used as a complement to 3D.
- Used for simple projects that do not require 3D design.
- Helps to reduce costs when the customer does not need an elaborate layout.
Being a user for almost 10 years of DraftSight, the ease of use, the distribution of functions, etc. make switching to another program a bit painful and in need of a learning period.
Do you think DraftSight delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with DraftSight's feature set?
Yes
Did DraftSight live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of DraftSight go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy DraftSight again?
Yes
Using DraftSight
2 - Metalworking sector
1 - Anyone who has used AutoCad or another similar program easily adapts to Draftsight without any problem.
- Complement the 3D drawing
- Development of schematics
- For quick budgeting of new projects
- Made it faster and easier to make schematic layouts
- With automatic tools (PowerTrim for example) it makes it very quick and simple to carry out work
- The ability to organize Layers is very good
- Maybe try use the Mechanical functions
- Try use the Mechanical Toolbox
- Explore more functions with Layers
Evaluating DraftSight and Competitors
Yes - Came to replace AutoCad 2009.
At the time we would have had to renew our version with AutoCad...but for our needs, Draftsight came along at just the right time.
At the time we would have had to renew our version with AutoCad...but for our needs, Draftsight came along at just the right time.
- Price
- Prior Experience with the Product
In addition to the extended use we get here at the company with Draftsight, the price continues to outperform the competition.
There would have to be a test phase with the applicant programs... to evaluate which one interacted best for our needs... its cost... and finally choose
DraftSight Implementation
- Implemented in-house
Change management was a small part of the implementation and was well-handled - Due to our company's simple use of 2D drawings...the exchange/implementation of the program was simple and peaceful.
- Discover the hotkey settings
- Apply templates from previously used sheets
DraftSight Training
- In-Person Training
- No Training
Having some 2D drawing bases from college, I didn't find it difficult to adapt to the program.Even people who come for the first time to use the program, I find it to be a very user-friendly and fast-adapting environment.
Configuring DraftSight
Always restart your computer after installing Draftsight or updating it.
Some - we have done small customizations to the interface - I use some shortcuts on the main screen (for example Entity Snap) and I find it easy to configure
No - we have not done any custom code
That I remember at the moment, no
DraftSight Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Quick Resolution Knowledgeable team Kept well informed Immediate help available Support cares about my success | Poor followup Problems left unsolved Escalation required Need to explain problems multiple times Slow Initial Response |
I never had the need to use it.
When it became a paid program...I remember there was a lot of communication from Dassault.It was extremely easy to resolve any doubts with the communications sent.
Using DraftSight
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar | None |
- PowerTrim
- Layers Management
- Patterns
- Hatch
- Toolbox
- Drawings from another's programs
DraftSight Reliability
Integrating DraftSight
- File import/export
Maybe integrate more compatibility into more files.
Relationship with Dassault Systemes
Best possible price to keep me their customer and continue to use the Draftsight program
Not that I'm remembering at the moment, no.
Upgrading DraftSight
Yes - Any update I made to the program went without a hitch.
- Greater stability
- New functions
- Various fixes
- More functions
- More backward compatibility with other formats
- More automatic options
Yes - We switched from the free version to the Professional version. We have two active licenses.