# What's New in DraftSight 2027 Reduce costs, save time, and upgrade your CAD workflow without retraining your team. ![What's New 3D CAD in DraftSight](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2026-09/solidworks-whats-new-2d-cad-domain-hero_0.jpg.webp) ## New Features. Familiar Interface. DraftSight 2027 adds new productivity features and tools across drafting, data extraction, and BIM while keeping the interface, commands, and workflows that you expect from your 2D CAD tools. Explore what’s new with a DraftSight expert - [Get an expert demo](https://www.draftsight.com/media/request-demo-draftsight) ## DraftSight 2027 Top Features and Enhancements See the top DraftSight 2027 enhancements and learn how new capabilities for drafting, data exchange, workflow automation, and BIM coordination help reduce manual effort, improve productivity, and save time across every project. ## DraftSight 2027 Top 10 Explore a list of the Top 10 DraftSight 2027 enhancements ![](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2026-09/solidworks-whats-new-top-ten-2d-cad-asset-banner.jpg.webp) - [Download the list](/sites/default/filesd10/26docs08/draftsight_whats_new_draftsight_2027.pdf) Stay current and connect with an expert for tailored guidance on your upgrade - [Contact us](https://www.draftsight.com/how-to-buy/contact-us) ## Why Design and Engineering Teams Choose DraftSight 2027 DraftSight delivers the familiar 2D CAD experience design teams expect while helping organizations reduce software costs and improve productivity. From an easy transition for AutoCAD users to workflow automation, advanced design tools, and new DraftSight 2027 enhancements, DraftSight provides the capabilities engineers, designers, and professionals need to work more efficiently every day. ### Switch Software, Not the Way You Work DraftSight uses familiar commands, aliases, ribbons, and keyboard shortcuts, making the transition straightforward for AutoCAD users. Existing LISP routines, scripts, macros, and customizations continue to work ensuring consistency and helping teams stay productive from the start. ### Lower Software Costs Without Sacrificing Capability DraftSight aligns with your design workflow and offers the drafting, CAD standards, and design tools that many organizations and professionals depend on daily, all at a lower total cost compared to many competing CAD solutions. ### Save Time on Daily Drafting Tasks DraftSight 2027 adds improvements that simplify common editing and documentation work. Updates include: Property Painter enhancements, BIM Module improvements, DWG digital signatures, FIELD enhancements, MultiViewSetup command, XLSX data extraction, and mechanical tool updates. ### Extend Your 2D CAD Capabilities DraftSight Premium and DraftSight Enterprise Plus add tools for 3D modeling, BIM support for IFC and Revit files, data extraction, automation, API and LISP customization, and cloud collaboration through the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. Stay supported and upgrade to DraftSight 2027 - [Contact us](https://www.draftsight.com/how-to-buy/contact-us) ## Discover What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2027 Click through the Standard Bots model to explore enhancements to the SOLIDWORKS portfolio. ### Design and AI Turn prompts, images, and legacy drawings into SOLIDWORKS geometry and production-ready documentation. Improved sheet metal and fillet modeling. Create validated, documented designs. - [View enhancements](/product/whats-new/solidworks-design-2027) ### PDM Boost productivity with single sign-on, distributed task processing for uninterrupted PDF and file generation, and smarter file replication that synchronizes only active project data. - [View enhancements](/product/whats-new/solidworks-pdm-2027) ### Simulation Simulate with greater confidence using enhancements that improve accuracy, simplify complex analyses, and give you more control across Structural, Plastics, and Flow Simulation studies. - [View enhancements](/product/whats-new/solidworks-simulation-2027) ### Electrical Ensure designs are accurate, traceable, and ready for production with native wire and harness management, dynamic connector editing, bidirectional 2D-3D navigation, and integrated circuit validation. - [View enhancements](/product/whats-new/solidworks-electrical-2027) ### 2D CAD Get faster documentation, smoother manufacturing handoffs, and more efficient multi-discipline coordination with improved workflow automation, STEP export, PLM metadata access, material nesting, BIM material properties, and enhanced detailing. - [View enhancements](/product/whats-new/draftsight-2027) ## Frequently Asked Questions #### What's new in DraftSight 2027? --- DraftSight 2027 is the latest version, which includes updates to Property Painter, the BIM module, DWG digital signatures, FIELD, the new MultiViewSetup command, XLSX support for data extraction, and improvements to mechanical tools. #### How different is DraftSight from AutoCAD? Will my team need retraining? --- DraftSight uses commands, aliases, ribbons, and keyboard shortcuts that are familiar to AutoCAD users. Most teams can transition with little or no formal retraining. DraftSight also offers online and video resources for new users. #### Will my existing scripts, LISP routines, or macros still work? --- Yes. DraftSight supports existing LISP routines, scripts, and macros. #### Is DraftSight just for 2D drafting? --- No. DraftSight Premium and DraftSight Enterprise Plus also include 3D modeling, a BIM support for IFC and Revit, data extraction and automation, API and LISP customization, and cloud workflows through the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. #### How much can we save by switching to DraftSight? --- DraftSight offers a - [**lower total cost of ownership**](https://www.draftsight.com/2d-cad/draftsight-affordable-2dcad-software) than many competing CAD solutions while providing the tools most organizations use every day. #### Can DraftSight support a whole team or enterprise rollout? --- Yes. DraftSight offers network licensing and enterprise deployment options for organizations managing large user groups. #### Does DraftSight work with SOLIDWORKS? --- Yes — [DraftSight is built to work with SOLIDWORKS](https://www.draftsight.com/2d-cad/2d-and-3d-cad-draftsight-and-solidworks), making it a natural choice for teams that need both 2D drafting and 3D modeling in a connected workflow. DraftSight is part of Dassault Systèmes, the same company behind SOLIDWORKS, so the two products are designed to complement each other directly. For organizations already running SOLIDWORKS, adding DraftSight improves team efficiency without disrupting existing workflows. #### Does DraftSight offer a free trial? --- Yes, DraftSight offers a - [**30-day trial for free**](https://www.draftsight.com/how-to-buy/freetrial-form). You get full access to DraftSight's professional 2D CAD features including opening and editing DWG files, custom commands, automated drafting tools and collaboration features—at no cost. ## How Can We Help? ### Compare Plans DraftSight offers flexible licensing options that meet your needs. - [Buy now](https://www.draftsight.com/how-to-buy#brick--522--panel-sw-item--en) ### Start a Free Trial Try DraftSight on your next project. Download a 30-day free trial today. - [Free trial](https://www.draftsight.com/how-to-buy/freetrial-form) ### Talk to Sales Talk to your SOLIDWORKS Reseller Partner about your 2D CAD needs or reach out directly online. - [Contact us](https://www.draftsight.com/how-to-buy/contact-us) ## What's New in DraftSight 2027 Save up to 70% of CAD software costs while expanding what your team can accomplish with familiar DWG tools. ![Close-up view of SOLIDWORKS 3D rendering of Standard Bots industrial robot Thor](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2026-08/solidworks-whats-new-2027-footer-v1.jpg.webp) - [Call +1 (781) 810-5011](tel:1-781-810-5011)