Discover BIM in DraftSight 2025 SP01: Built to Empower AEC Professionals

DraftSight 2025 SP01 brings a game-changing update for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals with a powerful new BIM Module now available in DraftSight Premium, DraftSight Enterprise Plus and 3DEXPERIENCE DraftSight Premium.

This new feature lets architects, engineers, contractors and facility managers seamlessly bring Building Information Modelling (BIM) into their everyday drafting workflows without leaving the familiar DraaftSight environment.

Why BIM in DraftSight Mattera

For years, BIM has transformed the way the AEC industry designs, documents and delivers buildings. But integrating BIM data with traditional CAD workflows has not always been simple.

With the new BIM Module, DraftSight bridges the gap between 2D drafting and 3D model-based design, offering direct access to BIM geometry and metadata from industry-standard formats such as Revit (RVT) and Industry Foundation Classes (IFC).

Key Features of the DraftSight BIM Module

1. Import Revit and IFC BIM Models

DraftSight 2025 SP01 enables users to import RVT and IFC files directly into the workspace and into DWG format. This gives full access to the 3D geometry and the intelligence stored within BIM models.

This feature brings immediate value to AEC professionals looking to incorporate BIM references into their 2D workflows without needing to switch between software platforms.

 

2. Produce Detailed 2D Drawings with Confidence

The module allows you to generate essential 2D documentation from 3D BIM data, including:

• Floor plans
• Elevations
• Sections
• Construction details
• Construction drawings

This ensures your 2D deliverables are always derived from the most accurate and up-to-date BIM sources, eliminating inconsistencies and rework.

 

3. Automate Equipment Schedules and Takeoffs

Speed up project documentation with automated creation of equipment schedules and material takeoffs. These are generated using the imported BIM metadata, reducing the time needed for manual entry while improving precision. For example, the door schedule can be created by extracting it from the imported BIM model directly.

 

4. Collaborate More Effectively on BIM Projects

The ability to work directly with BIM data means greater alignment across teams. From architects to contractors, everyone can refer the same model, draw consistent 2D documents, and maintain traceability from design through construction.

This helps teams collaborate better by making sure everyone is working with the same up-to-date model.

Who Benefits from the DraftSight BIM Module?

This feature is tailor-made for teams or companies that use Revit or IFC data to create drawings or equipment schedules or those that collaborate with partners who do. Examples of such organisations include:

    • Architects who need to create and refine 2D documentation from complex BIM designs.
    • Civil / Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Engineers working with architectural models to develop MEP or structural plans.
    • Construction Companies or Contractors preparing accurate quantity takeoffs and construction sets.
    • Facility Managers analysing building systems for operations and maintenance.

Included in Premium & Enterprise Offerings

The BIM Module is available in the following DraftSight packages:

• DraftSight Premium
• DraftSight Enterprise Plus
• 3DEXPERIENCE DraftSight Premium

If you’re already using one of these solutions, the BIM Module is ready to help you unlock next-level efficiency in your workflows.

Why Choose DraftSight as your Trusted 2D & 3D CAD Tools

DraftSight offers unmatched flexibility and cost savings without compromising productivity. Users will require little to no re-training when switching to DraftSight, thanks to its intuitive interface and familiar command structure.

For IT and operations teams, DraftSight provides a significant ROI through its shared network licensing model and support for perpetual licensing, giving organisations full control over how they deploy and scale CAD capabilities.

With the new BIM Module, DraftSight is now even easier to use, giving you great drawing tools, simple BIM features, and flexible options that fit the way you work.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re already using DraftSight Premium or Enterprise Plus, just reach out and we’ll help you update to DraftSight 2025 SP01 so you can start using the BIM Module.

Not on DraftSight yet? No worries, contact us through talk2us@cadcam.com.my to learn more, book a demo, or start your free trial.

 – Chuan Khang Wei, Senior Solution Advisor