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Learning Resources
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Using the power of DraftSight to assist in geometry creation will enhance your
productivity. Learning how to use
ETracking and Polar Tracking will save you time,
and help you be a more productive DraftSight user.
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Before you start using DraftSight, make sure you customize your user environment.
The System Setup Tutorial will assist you in creating a user friendly work space.
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Check out the
DraftSight Getting Started Guide. A free
resource designed to get
you up and running with DraftSight in no time.
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Join the SwYm DraftSight Community to get access to all online training resources,
including videos, curriculums, tutorials and much more.
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Community Tips & Tricks
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To disable “entity” getting highlighted when hovering the
cursor over it, from the menu, select Tools > Options >
User Preferences > Drafting Options > Entity Selection >
Pre-selected highlighting > uncheck the option of
"Between commands."
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Pressing Ctrl + 9 will toggle the command window
display on and off.
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To draw a center line exactly between two other parallel
lines, type L (or line). When prompted to "Specify start
point," press Shift+Right-mouse click in the graphics
area. Then, select the "Mid between two points" option.
Next, select the two endpoints of the original parallel
lines. Repeat method for the other endpoint of line. When
drawn, select the new Line and change its LineStyle to
Center or Dashdot.
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What’s New
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If you
encounter an error message that states that your
DraftSight product has expired,
you can
download and install DraftSight Beta II to solve
this issue. DraftSight Beta I had
an expiration date of December 31, 2010.
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If you’re attending
SolidWorks World this month, stop by booth 337 at the
Partner Pavilion
to learn about the value of the
DraftSight Premium Pack, which includes a network
license and phone, email, and API support. Or send an email now to
Premium@DraftSight.com.
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DraftSight Support Options
Whether you're a professional CAD user, student or
educator, DraftSight has a support option that's
right for you.
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We encourage all DraftSight users to
sign up for free Community Support and get
access to an abundance of online learning resources and iQuestions where you can
present your questions to the DraftSight community.
> Commercial users can purchase the
DraftSight Premium
Pack that provides
a network license plus API, telephone and email support. For more
information, send an
email to:
premium@DraftSight.com.
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Educators can contact their local Value Added
Reseller to purchase the DraftSight
Education Services package that provides a network license,
telephone and email
support, plus curriculum materials.
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