Whether you work in the design industry or are fond of it, we present the free alternative to AutoCAD for Mac. Called DraftSight It includes enough features to edit, view or create 2D or 3D models easily and simply, and it is also compatible with other applications.
The world of design and Apple
It is well known to all that the world of design has always been on Apple's side, it has recognized its effectiveness and for that reason many of the professionals have switched to those of Cupertino. Apple has been able to reward this recognition and it shows, because the Mac Pro It has been renovated last year creating a machine capable of anything and above all focused on creating 3D projects with 4K quality. But to be able to create these designs you need a tool prepared for it, for this reason it was born DraftSight.
Free to download, although it has paid versions, you can view files in 3D and export JPEG, PDF, PNG, SLD, SVG, TIF and SLT files.
The new features of DraftSight
With the latest update new features have been added to DraftSight, among which stand out new search options to be able to find projects more quickly. An integration of iQuestions has been made, the community where you can find a solution to your problems with DraftSight.
Now you will be able to know if what you are designing complies with the regulations of the industry, the company or with your own regulations through the option VerifyStandards. Check if the names, properties of the layers, the style of the strokes, etc. It complies with the standard and if not, it gives the option of replacing it with something standard. You will no longer have to repeat the work because it does not comply with the established or with the rules.
DraftSight is ideal for students or design hobbyists, but also for professionals who cannot afford to pay for AutoCAD licenses, however they also have paid versions in which they offer other more personalized services for clients who need them.
It also supports the gestures that can be performed with the Apple mouse and the performance of the zoom options has been improved.
It can be downloaded from the official website of the program DraftSight
Although I think this is an interesting alternative, I believe that it is still far from being able to compete with AutoCAD, a program that, based on its tools and functionalities, has today become an obligatory reference in terms of training but also in terms of work daily life of architects and all those linked to the world of construction. In this sense, the issue of training is reflected today in the development of modern AutoCAD courses, available today remotely and through the web: http://www.ceac.es/cursos/delineante-con-autocad/