DraftSight

DraftSight

Dassault Systemes
1.7 out of 5 stars
DraftSight SolidView

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DraftSight:

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.
SolidView:

About

SolidView is a basic version of the software offered at $99. The product allows the user to view, rotate and print STL and SolidWorks files, and will measure SVD files (the SVD format can be created from any file opened by a user with SolidView/Pro). This allows a workgroup to easily publish files with one copy of SolidView/Pro and multiple copies of either SolidView or SolidView/Lite. The SolidView user can also edit and save SVD files. SolidView/Pro is the centerpiece product. The greatest benefit of SolidView/Pro is the ability to open native CAD files without having to own expensive CAD software. Simply purchase the specific interface(s) you need for popular CAD programs. In addition, SolidView/Pro can translate, scale, rotate, mirror, copy and combine 3D data, as well as perform complex measurements. It can publish SVD files to be opened with SolidView and SolidView/Lite. It also includes a mold analysis feature. Network licenses are available.
DraftSight:

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
SolidView:

Platforms Supported

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

Audience

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

Audience

Engineers, designers and professionals searching for a CAD software solution to view, rotate and print CAD files
DraftSight:

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Not Supported
SolidView:

API

Offers API Not Supported
DraftSight:

Screenshots and Videos

SolidView:

Screenshots and Videos

DraftSight:

Pricing

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

Pricing

$99
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
DraftSight:

Reviews/Ratings

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

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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DraftSight:

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.
DraftSight:

Training

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

Training

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

Company Information

Dassault Systemes
Founded: 1981
France
www.draftsight.com
SolidView:

Company Information

SolidView
Founded: 1991
www.solidview.com/Products
DraftSight:

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DraftSight:

Categories

Architectural CAD Supported
CAD Viewers Supported
SolidView:

Categories

CAD Viewers Supported
DraftSight:

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
DraftSight:

Integrations

3D ContentCentral Supported
AutoCAD Not Supported
CATIA Not Supported
Inventor Not Supported
RxView Not Supported
SOLIDWORKS Not Supported
SolidView:

Integrations

3D ContentCentral Not Supported
AutoCAD Supported
CATIA Supported
Inventor Supported
RxView Supported
SOLIDWORKS Supported
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