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I asked for a trial license to try the fix but it was declined. After 14 days, they said there is hotfix 'DraftSight memory saturation hotfix' that could solve the problem. Technical support seems to be overseas with broken English and difficulty to read English. I sent errors logs, which helped them to identify the issue that they claimed it is now resolved in DraftSight 2022 SP1. I lost unsaved work and wasted hours restarting the application, which did cost me a few hundred dollars on billable hours. I ran it on a i7, 16GB RAM and RTX30 series (powerful computer) but the application was crashing constantly. They release a version that was broken and I used the free trial of that version not knowing it was broken.

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used by our engineering department to create 2D line drawings, for example presentation drawings for the customers, parts drawings for purchasing department and shop floor, assembly drawings for the welder/ fitters, etc.Pros: Low price and compatibility with CAD files.Ĭons: The application crashes all the time and you lose unsaved work, plus the time to restart the application. Why do you use DraftSight instead of AutoCAD?īetter than Auto-Cad because it costs so much less. It’s a slightly older Macbook Pro, but it’s a Core i7 with 16GB Ram, so it handles Big Sur without any issues.

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I downloaded the latest version of DraftSight for Mac from the DraftSight website and ran the installer. Is DraftSight for Mac compatible with Big Sur? DraftSight lets users create, edit, view, and markup any kind of 2D and 3D DWG file with greater ease, speed, and efficiency.

What is DraftSight? 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. So, after installing DraftSight, I decided I’d open a drawing of my house. She has reemerged on the CAD scene in a similar role for Autodesk archrival Dassault Systèmes.

But she left Autodesk inexplicably in 2018. Her Tips and Tricks classes had standing room only. The special grips allow you to change size, shape, orientation, or even choose how a block is displayed among multiple variations carried over from your legacy drawings.

All free versions of DraftSight will cease to run after December 31, 2019.ĭraftSight supports viewing and manipulating AutoCAD® Dynamic Blocks. Is DraftSight 2018 still free?Īccording to DraftSight: If you are using a free version of DraftSight, you may continue to use DraftSight 2018 or previous versions until December 31, 2019. Once the License is released, you will be able to activate the License on any computer to your convenience. To “Transfer the DraftSight License”: In the computer where the License is active, Go to the Help menu > Deactivate DraftSight. How do I transfer my DraftSight license to another computer? However, it still presents itself as a much more affordable option compared to alternatives like AutoCAD. Like most professional CAD software, the latest version of DraftSight is not free. Like many other products, DraftSight utilizes libraries from the Open Design Alliance (ODA) for its DWG file format support. dwg file format, DraftSight can also read and save. “I am happy to say the answer is a great big ‘Yes!’ Not only does DraftSight produce 100% compatible DWG files (complete with blocks, dimension styles, layers etc.) for a mere fraction of the price, but you will feel right at home with DraftSight in no time.”

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Here’s a step-by-step on how to access the full free version of DraftSight 2021: If you want to continue using Draftsight after that date you would need to purchase a Draftisght license. All free versions of Draftsight will stop working after December 31, 2019.

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Upgrade now or start a free 30-day trial today.īecause Dassault Systèmes say that if you download the new version you will only get a 30 day free trial and thereafter you’ll need to pay. All free versions of DraftSight® ceased to run on 12/31/19.

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