Dassault Systèmes DraftSight
DraftSight — Professional 2D CAD for DWG
Native DWG 2D CAD from Dassault Systèmes — the makers of SOLIDWORKS. A familiar interface, professional drafting tools, and flexible licensing at up to 70% less than legacy CAD. A dependable AutoCAD alternative for Indian teams.
Lower cost vs legacy CAD
Native file format
Editions
By Dassault Systèmes
Same family as SOLIDWORKS & CATIA
What You Can Do with DraftSight
Everything you expect from professional 2D CAD — with DWG at its core and the Dassault ecosystem behind it.
Native DWG, DXF & DGN
Open, edit and save DWG files with full fidelity — no conversion, no lost geometry. DraftSight reads every current DWG version, so drawings move cleanly between you, clients and suppliers.
Professional 2D Drafting
Layers, hatching, splines, snapping, automatic dimensioning and batch printing — a complete, precise drafting toolset with an interface that feels familiar from day one.
Dynamic & Reusable Blocks
Create, edit and reuse dynamic blocks and a Sheet Set Manager to standardise title blocks, symbols and drawing sets across your whole team.
Automation & API
Automate repetitive drafting with scripting and a full API. Customise commands and workflows so recurring drawings are produced in a fraction of the time.
SOLIDWORKS & CATIA Ready
Part of the Dassault Systèmes family — scale from 2D into 3D, import STEP (Premium), and keep data continuity with your SOLIDWORKS models under one shared licensing pool.
Flexible Licensing
Named-user, network and perpetual options — desktop or cloud. Deploy one seat or roll out multi-site with centralised administration through DraftSight Enterprise.
A Familiar Interface, a Modern Engine
DraftSight keeps the command line, layer tools and workflows drafters already know, so your team is productive from day one — no lengthy re-training when you move off legacy CAD.
- Familiar from Day One. A command line and interface that legacy-CAD users recognise instantly — teams switch with almost no re-training.
- Up to 70% Lower Cost. Professional-grade 2D CAD without premium pricing, with clear, predictable licensing and no hidden fees.
- One Dassault Ecosystem. Data continuity with SOLIDWORKS and CATIA, plus a shared licensing pool — 2D and 3D under one trusted vendor.
- True DWG Compatibility. Native DWG means drawings exchange perfectly with clients, contractors and suppliers — no conversion errors.
Four Editions — Pick What Your Team Needs
From core 2D drafting to 3D, mechanical tools and network licensing. As an authorized reseller we help you choose the right edition and licensing model — desktop, network or perpetual.
DraftSight Standard
Essential 2D drafting for individual users switching from legacy CAD.
Best for: Individual drafters, occasional 2D work
DraftSight Professional
Most PopularProductivity tools for daily drafting teams — automation and reusable content.
Best for: Working drafters, design teams
DraftSight Premium
Adds 3D, STEP import and a mechanical toolbox for design-to-manufacture teams.
Best for: Mechanical & product teams
DraftSight Enterprise
Network licensing and centralised deployment for large, multi-site organisations.
Best for: Large teams, multi-site rollouts
*Prices shown are indicative in INR. Final cost varies with features, modules, configuration, seat count, and current promotions. T&C apply.
Who Uses DraftSight
Architects & AEC
Site layouts, floor plans and construction documentation with BIM-ready output
Architecture, construction
Mechanical Engineers
2D schematics, component layouts and legacy drawing management
Manufacturing, machinery
Electrical Designers
Panel layouts, single-line diagrams and wiring schematics
Electrical, controls
Drafting Teams
High-volume drawing sets standardised with blocks and sheet sets
Fabrication, detailing
Frequently Asked Questions
DraftSight is professional 2D CAD software from Dassault Systèmes — the makers of SOLIDWORKS and CATIA. It lets architects, engineers and designers create, edit, view and share DWG files with a familiar, easy-to-learn interface, at a fraction of the cost of legacy CAD.
Yes. DraftSight uses native DWG and a command-line interface that AutoCAD users recognise immediately, so switching requires little re-training. It delivers professional 2D drafting at up to 70% lower cost, which is why many Indian teams move to it. See our AutoCAD vs SOLIDWORKS comparison for how the wider Dassault portfolio fits together.
Yes — DraftSight works with DWG, DXF and DGN natively and supports all current DWG versions. Drawings move between you, clients and suppliers with full fidelity and no conversion errors.
DraftSight is offered in Standard, Professional, Premium and Enterprise editions, ranging from core 2D drafting up to 3D, mechanical tools and network/multi-site licensing. As an authorized reseller we help you pick the right edition for your team — contact us for current editions and India pricing.
DraftSight is priced well below legacy 2D CAD, with named-user, network and perpetual options. Exact pricing depends on the edition and number of seats. Contact Cadspro for an India-specific quote — we respond within 24 hours.
Yes. DraftSight is part of the Dassault Systèmes family, so it shares data continuity with SOLIDWORKS and can draw from a shared licensing pool. Teams often use DraftSight for 2D documentation alongside SOLIDWORKS for 3D design.
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