DraftSight

DraftSight

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About

DraftSight® 2D CAD Drafting and 3D Design Software. World-class CAD with greater performance and flexibility at the best price on the market. DraftSight 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. Create, edit, view and markup any kind of 2D and 3D DWG file with greater ease, speed and efficiency. Easily transition from AutoCAD® or similar CAD applications with a familiar user interface and commands. Real design freedom is letting you work the way you want to work. Effortlessly go from 2D drafting to 3D modeling and back again in order to optimize and maximize designs, and seamlessly integrate with other Dassault Systèmes and SOLIDWORKS® solutions to easily manage your designs from first inspiration to outcome.

About

FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size. Parametric modeling allows you to easily modify your design by going back into your model history and changing its parameters. FreeCAD allows you to sketch geometry constrained 2D shapes and use them as a base to build other objects. It contains many components to adjust dimensions or extract design details from 3D models to create high quality production ready drawings. FreeCAD is a multiplatfom (Windows, Mac and Linux), highly customizable and extensible software. It reads and writes to many open file formats such as STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others, making it possible to seamlessly integrate it into your workflow. FreeCAD is designed to fit a wide range of uses including product design, mechanical engineering and architecture. Whether you are a hobbyist, a programmer, an experienced CAD user, a student or a teacher, you will feel right at home with FreeCAD.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Anyone who needs a powerful 2D CAD drafting and 3D design solution

Audience

Engineering Professionals in search of a professional 3D parametric modeler software solution for their models

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$149.00/one-time
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 1.7 / 5
ease 3.5 / 5
features 3.5 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 1.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The price is very competitive, as a 2D Cad program it does all you could want.
  • Low price and compatibility with CAD files.
  • Works for CAD, has some AutoCAD like features and can type commands from AutoCAD shortcuts so easy to use if had AutoCAD background.

Cons

  • Once it starts to crash, it gets worse and worse, trying to get help from 3DS is (or was,I’m my case) a complete & utter waste of time. Never even had the decency to reply, wether they could help or not. You have to assume NOT as they didn’t reply. Awful experience!
  • The application crashes all the time and you lose unsaved work, plus the time to restart the application. Horrible technical support.
  • No SUPPORT for paid version other than support groups. As free version, support was typical. When changed to pay only version - there is basically not support.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It works very well. It has a somewhat steep learning curve which is less if you come to it fresh. It is a very, very good program. I've used the other big 3, and this is very, very comparable. I highly recommend it.

Cons

  • Nothing comes to mind.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Dassault Systemes
Founded: 1981
France
www.draftsight.com

Company Information

FreeCAD
Founded: 2011
sourceforge.net/projects/free-cad/

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Categories

Architectural CAD Supported
CAD Viewers Supported

Categories

3D Viewers Supported
CAD Supported
CAD Viewers Supported
Engineering Supported
Product Design Supported

Architectural CAD Features

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Not Supported
Architectural Symbol Library Not Supported
Automatic Formatting Supported
BIM Modeling Not Supported
Comparison View Supported
Design Templates Supported
Drafting Supported

CAD Features

2 1/2-Axis Milling Not Supported
2D Drawing Supported
3-Axis Milling Not Supported
3D Modeling Supported
4-Axis Milling Not Supported
5-Axis Milling Not Supported
Civil Supported
Collaboration Supported
Database Connectivity Not Supported
Design Analysis Supported
Design Export Supported
Document Management Supported
Electrical Supported
Hole Making Not Supported
Mechanical Supported
Mechatronics Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Simulate Cycles Not Supported
Spiral Output Not Supported
Structural Engineering Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation Not Supported
User Defined Cycles Not Supported

Engineering Features

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Supported
Chemical Engineering Not Supported
Civil Engineering Not Supported
Collaboration Supported
Design Analysis Not Supported
Design Export Supported
Document Management Supported
Electrical Engineering Not Supported
Mechanical Engineering Supported
Mechatronics Not Supported
Presentation Tools Not Supported
Structural Engineering Not Supported

Integrations

3D ContentCentral Supported
BoltsEtAl Not Supported
Isle Not Supported
MeshCAM Not Supported
SprutCAM X Not Supported
Virtofy Not Supported

Integrations

3D ContentCentral Not Supported
BoltsEtAl Supported
Isle Supported
MeshCAM Supported
SprutCAM X Supported
Virtofy Supported
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