2D and 3D CAD with DraftSight and SOLIDWORKS
Optimize your workflow and seamlessly transition between 2D drawing and 3D modeling with connected CAD software.
Comprehensive CAD Solutions
DraftSight and SOLIDWORKS™ are technologies from Dassault Systèmes, designed to work to optimize your 2D and 3D CAD workflows.
DraftSight
Professional 2D CAD software with time-saving tools and the ability to create, view, and edit DWG, DXF, and DGN files. The Premium version has parametric constraints, PDF import, and basic 3D tools.
SOLIDWORKS
Best-in-class 3D CAD software with design, simulation, cost estimation, manufacturability checks, CAM, sustainable design, and data management capabilities. Available in three versions.
Discover the Benefits of CAD Optimization
Discover the Benefits of CAD Optimization
2D Drafting
Work on legacy files, create schematics and proposals, and collaborate with customers who can’t access 3D models.
3D Modeling
Leverage powerful design and development tools to create dynamic prototypes and demonstrate functionality.
Seamless Workflows
Combine 2D and 3D CAD to create more efficient workflows, speed up the design cycle, and reduce your costs.
DraftSight and SOLIDWORKS: Client Success Stories
Together, DraftSight and SOLIDWORKS offer the versatility and power you need to meet your 2D and 3D CAD needs. Here are just a few examples of customers who have achieved remarkable results.
Young Industries: Cost Savings and Efficiency
Young Industries is a leading manufacturer of custom-designed equipment for handling dry bulk materials. Already a SOLIDWORKS customer, they were attracted to DraftSight’s built-in compatibility, as well as its network licensing, which is both cost-effective and sustainable. Young Industries gets CAD 2D and 3D functionality at a fraction of the price compared to other applications.
“The big word to us is value. There is a reason we chose DraftSight Enterprise with the network license and everything else."
– J. Tyler Thompson, VP of Operations at Young Industries
HeatTek: Collaboration and Productivity
HeatTek designs and manufactures custom industrial ovens and furnaces, and they needed 2D and 3D CAD software that could effortlessly transition between tasks. SOLIDWORKS takes care of their 3D design, revolutionizing their engineering processes and driving innovation. DraftSight handles simple layouts, electrical schematics, and accessing legacy designs. Using both, their engineers were able to streamline their workflow and boost their productivity.
“[DraftSight and SOLIDWORKS] is a seamless experience that allows us to work more efficiently and collaborate effectively with our team and customers."
– Samantha Johnson, Design Engineer at HeatTek
CentraSep: Speed and Accuracy
CentraSep Technologies, a manufacturer of industrial centrifuges, relies on SOLIDWORKS for system design and DraftSight for various 2D needs, including leveraging legacy data, creating proposals, and developing electrical schematics. The integrated 2D and 3D CAD capabilities allow their engineers to quickly transition from quoting, proposal development, and sales support to sophisticated, accurate centrifuge design and back again.
“Because DraftSight and SOLIDWORKS are part of the same product family … [this] creates the potential for other productivity improvements in manufacturing, research and development, and sales.”
– Bob Russell, Senior Design Engineer at CentraSep Technologies
Discover the Potential of 2D and 3D CAD
SOLIDWORKS and DraftSight together offer a comprehensive solution that seamlessly bridges the gap between 2D and 3D CAD. Get your free trials today and unlock a world of possibilities that will take your design process to new heights.