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Description

2D & 3-D CAD software for creating & editing technical drawings in DWG format. You can choose between Perpetual or Network licenses. The ndeg1 alternative for AutoCAD offers agility. ARES Commander is cost-effective and offers a simple switch and a complete replacement at a fraction the cost of AutoCAD. You can enjoy Graebert's ARES CAD software as a 3-in-1 license. This includes ARES Commander (for Windows and macOS) + ARES Kudo(Cloud) + Graebert Touch (iOS + android). These products can be used together to synchronize work across users and devices. You can create and modify DWG drawings locally with files stored on your computer or in sync to Google Drive, Box OneDrive, Dropbox. You can also store files on a private Cloud server via WebDAV. Our advanced CAD features include Dynamic blocks, PDF-to-DWG conversion, Drawing comparison and IFC & Revit import. 3D solid modeling, satellite imagery, street maps, and 3D solid modeling are just a few of the many options.

Description

DraftSight® offers both 2D CAD drafting and 3D design capabilities, providing exceptional performance and flexibility at a competitive price. This robust software caters to a variety of users, including architects, engineers, construction professionals, and CAD enthusiasts alike. With DraftSight, you can create, edit, view, and annotate any 2D or 3D DWG file with remarkable speed and ease. Transitioning from AutoCAD® or other CAD platforms is straightforward, thanks to its intuitive user interface and familiar commands. The true beauty of design lies in the freedom to work in your preferred style, allowing for seamless movement between 2D drafting and 3D modeling. Additionally, DraftSight integrates effortlessly with other Dassault Systèmes and SOLIDWORKS® applications, ensuring you can manage your projects from the initial concept all the way to the final product, all while maximizing your design potential. Embrace the flexibility that DraftSight provides for all your drafting and design needs.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

3D ContentCentral No 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Box Yes 
Dropbox Yes 
Google Drive Yes 
Microsoft OneDrive Yes 
Microsoft SharePoint Yes 
Onshape Yes 
Revit Yes 

Integrations

3D ContentCentral Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Box No 
Dropbox No 
Google Drive No 
Microsoft OneDrive No 
Microsoft SharePoint No 
Onshape No 
Revit No 

Pricing Details

$350.00/year
Annual Plan (1 year) for $350
3 Years Plan (3 years) for $700
Perpetual license from $950
Flex (network) license from $450 for 1 year or $1200 for Perpetual
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$149.00/one-time
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Graebert

Founded

1977

Country

Germany

Website

www.graebert.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systemes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.draftsight.com

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation No 
Annotations Yes 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing Yes 
For Architects Yes 
For Manufacturers Yes 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Architectural Symbol Library No 
Automatic Formatting No 
BIM Modeling Yes 
Comparison View Yes 
Design Templates No 
Drafting Yes 

Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
BIM Modeling No 
Bills of material Yes 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management No 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting Yes 
Manufacturing Design Data Yes 
Presentation Tools No 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Visualization / Presentation Yes 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical Yes 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Product Features

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling No 
Architectural Symbol Library No 
Automatic Formatting Yes 
BIM Modeling No 
Comparison View Yes 
Design Templates Yes 
Drafting Yes 

CAD Viewers

Annotate No 
Batch Conversion No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Editing No 
Track Changes No 
View .DWF Files No 
View .DWG Files No 
View .IGES Files No 
View .STEP Files No 
View .STL Files No 
View 2D Files No 
View 3D Files No 

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