DraftSight Professional DraftSight Professional is a DWG-based 2D drafting solution. It includes powerful productivity tools and APIs accelerate the process. Contents About DraftSight Professional Help DraftSight Professional help describes features available to users who purchase DraftSight Professional. Managing Individual and Administrative Profiles and UI Settings Mechanical Toolbox Overview The Mechanical Toolbox add-in for DraftSight contains a set of standard 2D design, drafting, and detailing tools to help you create and annotate drawings. Mechanical Toolbox Settings - Predefined Layers Use the Layer screen of the Toolbox - Settings dialog box to map and manage predefined layers to basic entity types or to Mechanical Toolbox parts, symbols, and tables. Design Resources Use the DesignResources command to access resources and contents from other drawings on your computer or network places to which you are connected. BatchPrint Command Use the BatchPrint command to create batch print jobs for your drawings and sheets. Using DGN Files as Underlays You can attach DGN drawing files (DesiGN files) as underlays. The files are linked as references to the current drawing. Heads-Up Display Toolbar You can use a Heads-Up Display toolbar that appears when you select entities in the graphics area. Block and BlockAttribute Tools Use the BlockAttributeManager command to edit the BlockAttribute properties and settings in Block definitions. Construction Tools Dimensioning Tools Modify Tools AutoCompleteOptions Use the AutoCompleteOptions command to apply auto-completion of command names and command variable names as you type them. Using Quick Input Methods Quick Input provides a command entry interface near the pointer, so you can keep focus on geometry. Using Formulas in Table Cells In tables, you can use formulas in cells that are calculated based on the values from other cells. Recording Macros Macros automate the execution of commands. Working with Dynamic Blocks You can insert Dynamic Blocks and use them in drawings (although you cannot create them with the software). For example, you can use Dynamic Blocks in custom drawings and Block libraries. Working with Drawing Sheet Sets You can organize drawing sheets into drawing sheet sets to manage and publish them as a unit. Working with Drawing Frames and Title Blocks At any state of the design process, you can add Frames and Title Blocks to your drawings in Model mode, as well as in Sheet mode. Using a Hairline Outline when Printing Import Tools Power Tools