DraftSight Premium
Premium 2D drafting and 3D modelling for AECO design and documentation
DraftSight Premium is a professional-grade CAD solution for creating, editing, and managing DWG/DXF drawings. It delivers a familiar, AutoCAD‑like environment combining 2D and 3D modelling. With powerful 2D documentation, parametric constraints, and 3D solid/surface modelling—built for Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) workflows.
As it has full native DWG compatibility, robust annotation tools, and automation via LISP/VBA/C++ APIs, and BIM capabilities. DraftSight Premium helps teams streamline drawing production, enforce standards, and collaborate confidently with project partners.
DraftSight Premium overview
This is a complete toolset for 2D drafting and detailing, plus 3D modelling when you need it. Key features of this are advanced 2D drafting tools, rendering and visualisation, and most importantly full compatibility with industry standard file types. You can leverage constraints for design intent, Drawing Compare for change control, and Sheet Set management to publish and organize multi‑sheet projects efficiently.
Interoperability & collaboration
Work effortlessly in DWG/DXF and exchange data via common formats (DWF, PDF, DGN import, and industry-standard image and exchange files). Reduce rework with precise layer controls, standards checking, and batch printing, so stakeholders across the project lifecycle stay aligned.
Automation & customization
Accelerate production with custom tool palettes, blocks, and scripts. Extend capability using LISP routines, macros, and APIs (VBA/C++/COM) to automate repetitive tasks, enforce CAD standards, and integrate DraftSight with your existing systems.
Key features in DraftSight Premium
- DWG/DXF native editing with precise drafting, annotation, and layer management
- Parametric constraints for controlling geometry and preserving design intent
- 3D modelling (solids, surfaces, and mesh), including view, section, and STL export
- Sheet Set Manager for organizing multi‑sheet projects and batch publishing
- Drawing Compare to visually identify and review changes between revisions
- PDF import/export, batch printing, and advanced print configurations
- Blocks & design libraries, dynamic block support, attributes, and data extraction
- Customization & APIs: LISP, macros, VBA/C++/COM for automation and integrations
Intuitive user interface — Familiar ribbon, command line, and properties palettes keep your most-used commands at hand, with right‑click shortcuts and clean, customizable workspaces.
Streamlined navigation — Reduce clicks with context‑aware grips, quick layer tools, and enhanced selection filters. Manage large drawings confidently with layout controls, viewports, and page setups.
Help for new users — Kickstart adoption with sample files, templates, and learning resources. We can recommend the most suitable onboarding and training options for your team.
What is included?
- DraftSight Premium (licensed) with full 2D drafting and 3D modelling toolsets
- Native DWG/DXF compatibility and PDF import/export
- Sheet Set Manager, Drawing Compare, and batch printing
- Parametric constraints and standards/Layer management tools
- Customization via LISP, macros, and APIs (VBA/C++/COM)
- Access to learning resources and onboarding guidance
- Email and phone technical support
Licensing & Deployment Options
Flexible licensing to suit teams of any size—DraftSight Premium offers both standalone and network (concurrent) licensing models:
- Standalone License — activated per machine, ideal for individual users or small teams
- Network License — shared among users via license server, enabling cost-effective access for large teams
Licenses can be deployed across single or multiple locations, with support for enterprise environments, central license management, and optional offline use. We also support virtual deployments and system imaging for large-scale rollouts.
Deployment help — Our team provides guidance for installation, activation, license server setup, and compliance reporting. Let us tailor a deployment plan that fits your infrastructure and workflows.
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System requirements
| Processor | Desktops: Multi‑core 64‑bit processor (3+ GHz recommended), Tablets: Intel i3 or better |
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| Operating System | Windows 11 (64‑bit), Windows 10 (64‑bit) |
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| RAM | 8 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended for large drawings/3D |
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| Hard Drive | Up to 5 GB available space (SSD recommended) |
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| Display | 1920 × 1080 or higher; GPU/driver supporting modern OpenGL |
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| Use Types | Typical 2D drafting: Follow the above requirements Large/complex drawings or many XREFs: 16+ GB RAM, faster CPU, SSD 3D modelling/rendering: Modern multi‑core CPU, discrete GPU, 16–32 GB RAM |
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