YK 2023-07-11 SOLIDWORKS News & Info

In this post, you will find useful information on how to get started with the installation of the Design with DraftSight application.

Collaborative Designer for DraftSight Installation

If this is a brand new installation, please also install JAVA Runtime Environment as explained here before Collaborative Designer for DraftSight.

To install Collaborative Designer for DraftSight, click on the Compass to show your Roles and Apps. Under My Roles, select Collaborative Designer for DraftSight and then click on the Design with DraftSight app.

2. If this is the first platform app you’ve installed, it will ask you to download and then install the 3DEPXERIENCE Launcher. That’s the basic application that is needed to start all your installed apps.

3. Once the launcher is installed, you can click continue to install Design with DraftSight.

Select the option to install all roles containing Design with DraftSight.

4. On the Install Screen the defaults are all generally good to accept, but you can check your environment compatibility with the Cloud Eligibility tool and specify the installation directory if needed.

The installation files will be downloaded and DraftSight will be installed on your computer.

5. To add it as a favorite, click on the Compass and scroll down to find the Design with DraftSight app under My Apps. Drag and drop it to the My Favorite Apps section for easy access.

6. You can also add a desktop shortcut by clicking on the dropdown arrow of the app and selecting Create Desktop Shortcut.

Any of these methods may be used to launch and begin using Design with DraftSight.

7. When the installation is complete you can launch DraftSight by navigating to it and clicking on 'Design with DraftSight' from the Compass again.

Launching from the platform adds in the 3DEXPERIENCE palette. You may have to login with your user name and password.

8. You can explore additional learning content, some related communities, and tips straight from the Welcome tab on your Collaborative Designer for DraftSight dashboard.