DraftSight®
Professional 2D CAD for engineers and drafters who work in DWG. Native file format compatibility, AutoCAD-familiar interface, and a fraction of the subscription cost.
DraftSight
DraftSight is Dassault Systèmes' professional 2D CAD platform — built for engineers, drafters, and technical teams who create and manage DWG drawings. It is not a stripped-down viewer or a basic sketching tool. DraftSight reads and writes the native DWG format at full fidelity, supports AutoCAD commands and keyboard shortcuts, runs LISP routines, and covers the full drafting workflow from dimensioned part drawings to detailed assembly layouts.
- Reads and writes native DWG format at full fidelity — same files, no conversion, no compatibility issues
- Supports AutoCAD commands, keyboard shortcuts, and LISP routines — your team's existing workflow transfers
- Available in Standard, Professional, Premium, and Enterprise — from individual drafters to centrally managed teams
Four tiers address different levels of team complexity: Standard for individual drafters, Professional for production teams needing batch tools, Premium for mixed 2D/3D workflows, and Enterprise for organizations managing multiple licensed seats with centralized deployment. The 2025 version adds enhanced constraint tools, improved PDF workflow, and expanded API support for custom automation.
Morphos 3D sells and supports DraftSight as part of the Dassault Systèmes product portfolio.
DraftSight Packages
Four tiers, each adding capabilities to the one below. Start with Standard for core drafting and upgrade as your team's requirements grow.
Full 2D drafting environment with native DWG/DXF, AutoCAD commands, LISP, layers, blocks, hatching, and PDF export.
Get a QuoteAdds batch print & convert, Trace drawing comparison, Design Library palette, and G-code generation for CNC.
Get a QuoteAdds parametric constraints, 3D solid & surface modeling, advanced dimensioning, and BOM generation.
Get a QuoteAdds network licensing, centralized deployment, SOLIDWORKS PDM integration, and volume seat pricing.
Get a QuoteCompare All Tiers
| Capability | Standard | Professional | Premium | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional 2D Drafting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native DWG / DXF Read & Write | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Layers, Blocks, Hatching, Dimensioning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AutoCAD Commands & LISP Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PDF Underlay & PDF Export | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch Print / Convert (DWG → PDF) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trace Drawing Comparison | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design Library Palette | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| G-Code Generation for CNC | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parametric Constraints (2D & 3D) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3D Solid & Surface Modeling | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Dimensioning & BOM Generation | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Network Licensing & Centralized Deployment | — | — | — | ✓ |
| SOLIDWORKS PDM Integration | — | — | — | ✓ |
Not sure which tier covers your team? Talk to us — we can usually identify the right fit in one conversation.
Advanced Features
LISP support: DraftSight runs LISP routines written for AutoCAD. Your legacy automation — custom commands, batch title block updates, drawing checkers — transfers without modification. Script and LISP automation is available on all tiers.
API & customization: The 2025 version adds expanded API support for custom automation. DraftSight Professional and above include G-code generation from 2D geometry for basic CNC operations.
Available on Device Term License (machine-locked, 3-month or 1-year) or Single-User Subscription (person-tied, any device). Contact us to discuss which fits your shop.
What You Can Do with DraftSight
DraftSight's native file format is DWG — the same format AutoCAD uses. Not a translation. Not an approximation. Files saved in DraftSight open perfectly in AutoCAD and vice versa, with full preservation of layers, blocks, attributes, dimensions, and custom properties. If your customers, suppliers, and machine shops are exchanging DWG files, DraftSight eliminates all format friction from your workflow.
- Full layer management with properties, filters, and freeze/lock controls
- Parametric dimensioning with standards support (ANSI, ISO, DIN, JIS)
- Block libraries with attributes for reuse across drawings
- External reference (XREF) management for multi-file projects
- Hatch patterns with pattern editor for custom fills
- Dynamic input and command line with AutoCAD syntax
DraftSight was designed from the start to be the easiest possible transition from AutoCAD. It uses the same DWG file format natively, supports AutoCAD command syntax (type CIRCLE, LINE, OFFSET — they all work), runs LISP routines, and matches the AutoCAD interface layout closely enough that experienced AutoCAD users are productive within hours, not weeks. There is no file migration project. No format conversion. No retraining from scratch.
- Same command syntax as AutoCAD — existing muscle memory transfers
- LISP routine support for legacy automation
- DWG-native format: your drawing archive opens without any processing
- AutoCAD hatch patterns, linetype definitions, and blocks import correctly
- Familiar interface layout: command line, ribbon, and status bar
