DraftSight

The functionality DraftSight has to offer revolves around DWG files. You see, you can use DraftSight to open and view existing DWG files; you can also use the application to edit existing DWG files; and last but not least, you can use DraftSight to create DWG files. So if you want a professional tool to view, edit, and create DWG files, you’re very well advised to go get DraftSight.

DraftSight is available for multiple platforms: Windows (32-bit as well as 64-bit edition), Mac OS X (unsupported on 32-bit Mac machines), Fedora, and Linux. A free Getting Started Guide is available online. Beginners and experienced users alike are well advised to go over the guide; it has more than 180 pages and presents the fundamental skills you will need to efficiently use DraftSight.

Open a DWG file and it will be presented on the main panel of the interface. It must be mentioned here that several examples come bundled with DraftSight. Around the main panel on the interface there are buttons and links for various features and functions. Use them to edit the DWG file you loaded. It must also be mentioned here that the DraftSight interface can be customized (Tools -> Customize Interface).

The three main bits of functionality DraftSight has to offer are: view, edit, create DWG files. Here’s a closer look at the functionality this application has to offer: DWG, DWF, DWS, DWT, and DLL files are supported; export to PDF, BMP, JPG, and other formats; error check; insert object, hyperlink, block, and more; multiple drawing tools; run script; undo and redo; CSS manager; and more.

DraftSight is available as a Free, Professional, and Enterprise edition. The Free edition needs to be activated within 30 days.

Go get DraftSight and you will have a pro tool you can use to view, edit, and create DWG files.