Apart from the Help section in the software, below are some resources that are useful in learning about DraftSight functionality:
Youtube Channel : Videos showcasing new capabilities and some functionality
DraftSight Blog : Various articles written by different users about how they use DraftSight
DraftSight Getting Started Guide
An online book with five detailed lessons:
- Getting Started
- Drafting Tutorials
- Basic Dimensioning
- Drafting Application
- Toolbox Functionality
DraftSight Getting Started Guide for AEC Users
Using this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how to:
- Use coordinates to draw lines and how to utilize Entity Snap (ESNAP)
- Use a special DraftSight feature called Image Layer Functionality
- Operate commands such as Copy, Trim and Extend to edit DraftSight DWG drawings
- Add text and dimensions to annotate drawings
- Reference other drawings within a drawing
- Print drawings from DraftSight
DraftSight resources at MySolidWorks
Please note this list is a work in progress and more resources will be added when available.
