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Solution Features Designed for Professionals

Simple BIM Data Integration 

DraftSight Premium lets you import Revit (.RVT) and Industry Foundation Classes (.IFC) files directly into your DWG, giving you immediate access to object properties, dimensions, and accurate model geometry. This transition ensures your data remains intact and ready for customization. 

This value integration enables users to: 

  • Import BIM models easily for downstream 2D documentation. 
  • Preserve essential data like dimensions, materials, and object relationships for enhanced precision. 

DraftSight's BIM Module

DraftSight Premium redefines how architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals approach workflows by bridging the gap between complex BIM model data and streamlined 2D drafting. Designed to complement major Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, DraftSight Premium offers tools tailored to enhance your productivity, precision, and project outcomes. 

Whether documenting intricate designs or simplifying large datasets, DraftSight Premium empowers you to turn building information model inputs into actionable 2D deliverables with unmatched clarity and efficiency. 

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What is the DraftSight Premium BIM Module?

DraftSight Premium is a robust 2D drafting and design tool that works with BIM models. It allows users to import, refine, and transform complex BIM data into precise documentation. From floor plans and sections to custom schedules, DraftSight enhances your design process by offering an intuitive, practical approach to BIM integration for 2D workflows. While DraftSight excels at generating 2D outputs from BIM inputs, it is built as a complement to—not a replacement for—your existing BIM software suite, focusing specifically on delivering refined 2D documentation with ease. 

Explore how the new DraftSight BIM module drives innovation:

Saving Time and Ensuring Accuracy in Every BIM Project

  • Dynamic Documentation

    Dynamic Documentation Generation

    With DraftSight Premium, you can produce professional-grade deliverables, including floor plans, sections, and elevations, directly from your BIM files. Its cutting-edge tools allow real-time updates to ensure that your drawings always remain accurate and synchronized with the latest BIM standards. 

    Users can:

    • Render detailed 2D visuals with just a few clicks. 
    • Automatically update project outputs whenever BIM models change. 
    Dynamic Documentation Generation
  • Data Extraction

    Advanced Data Extraction

    Improve schedule generation with DraftSight’s data extraction tools. Whether it’s creating door schedules, material takeoffs , or custom lists tailored to your projects. DraftSight allows you to streamline repetitive tasks and ensure accuracy.

    Capabilities include the ability to: 

    • Generate dynamic schedules directly from BIM objects. 
    • Export data-rich tables to CAD drawings or formats like CSV for external review. 
    Advanced Data Extraction
  • Optimized Presentation

    Optimized Presentation and Organization

    DraftSight simplifies handling large amounts of data by introducing organizational enhancements, such as table breaks for extracted BIM data. You can easily arrange your information across multiple sheets, while ensuring it is clearly presented and professionally formatted. 

    • Break down complex datasets into manageable formats. 
    • Apply custom formatting for a polished look every time. 
    Optimized Presentation and Organization
  • Reusable Templates

    Reusable Templates for Consistency

    Efficiency is at the core of DraftSight Premium. Create and apply reusable templates to maintain consistency across recurring projects, while saving valuable time. 

    • Customize templates to meet project or branding requirements. 
    • Standardize outputs across teams and departments. 
    Reusable Templates for Consistency
  • Equipment Schedules

    Equipment Schedules with Ease

    DraftSight Premium simplifies creating equipment schedules that construction professionals need. Use intuitive filters to isolate specific BIM entities, such as doors or fixtures, and extract detailed attributes, such as dimensions, materials, and identifiers. 

    • Define BIM entity filters for precise data selection. 
    • Extract and format schedules into drawings or external formats like CSV. 
    • Use templates and table breaks for easier management of large, multi-level projects. 

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    Equipment Schedules with Ease

Benefits of Using DraftSight Premium for BIM Workflows

Streamline BIM Processes

With features designed to enhance outcomes at every stage of your workflow, DraftSight Premium delivers a powerful, yet user-friendly experience.

1. Flexible Customization

Adapt every aspect of your work—from annotations to schedule formatting—to align with project standards and client expectations. 

2. Streamlined BIM Compatibility

DraftSight integrates with leading BIM software, acting as a cost-efficient extension of your workflow, rather than a standalone solution. 

3. Maintain Precision and Accuracy

DraftSight ensures that all outputs, from plans to schedules, remain reliably accurate by syncing them directly with updated BIM models. 

4. Drive Collaboration

Generate professional 2D visualizations that are easy to share and interpret among cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring alignment through the BIM process. 

Benefits of Using DraftSight Premium for BIM Workflows
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Industry Uses of DraftSight Premium’s BIM Module

Architecture and Design 

DraftSight simplifies translating complex BIM models into actionable 2D designs, such as detailed floor plans and furniture layouts, making it easy to communicate project concepts visually. 

Architecture and Design
2D CAD for Facilities Management

Construction Management 

DraftSight’s accurate scheduling tools help organize projects, track updates, and ensure data consistency across stakeholders. 

Engineering Projects 

DraftSight allows engineers to streamline designs by layering BIM data into project documentation, improving precision and team collaboration. 

Engineering Projects

    Take Control of Your BIM Workflow with DraftSight Premium

    DraftSight Premium bridges the gap between advanced BIM technology and professional 2D documentation. By combining seamless data integration, powerful automation, and unmatched flexibility, it empowers architects, engineers, and construction professionals to deliver their best work efficiently.

    DraftSight BIM Module Q&A

    What is BIM, and why is it important?
    How does DraftSight Premium support BIM workflows?
    Can DraftSight Premium replace my existing BIM software?
    How does DraftSight streamline building information documentation?
    Who can benefit from DraftSight Premium BIM tools?
    What are the key benefits of DraftSight for BIM services?
    What file formats are supported for BIM integration?
    What distinguishes DraftSight Premium from other drafting tools?
    How does DraftSight ensure accuracy in 2D outputs?
    Is DraftSight suitable for large, complex BIM models?
    Why is real-time updating important in DraftSight BIM workflows?
    How can templates be used in DraftSight Premium for BIM-themed projects?
    Does DraftSight Premium help with BIM Level compliance?
    How does DraftSight support collaborative environments for BIM services?
    How do I get started with DraftSight Premium?