Draftsight is good for what I use it for
Updated November 23, 2021
Draftsight is good for what I use it for
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
Paid
Overall Satisfaction with DraftSight
We use Draftsight to convert SOLIDWORKS Dxf drawings into valid .dwg files for our plasma table cutter crew to utilize to burn steel shapes. The plasma machine takes the .dwg files from Draftsight with no troubles and works very well. I do not use Draftsight to draft complicated parts or assemblies. I use SOLIDWORKS for all of our modeling and drafting, we only use draftsight for external applications.
- Writing useful .dwg files
- Lightweight footprint, easy to configure
- The lower cost versus AutoCAD
- Customization could be easier
- Implementation over enterprise applications could be better
- Customer service has been spotty
- Ease of use
- Low cost
- Fast
- I'm not an accountant, so I don't really know
AutoCAD and Draftsight are literally the exact same application. The same commands, shortcuts, and ways to draw are identical. Draftsight out puts in many native output file formats, like .dxf and .dwg. Draftsight is tons cheaper and just as good as AutoCAD, if not even better than the big guy. We really enjoy using Draftsight.
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?
Yes
Did implementation of DraftSight go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy DraftSight again?
Yes