You'll then need to run the script by typing "SCRIPT" at the command line, then selecting the compiled batch script file Currently in public beta and available for download at, DraftSight provides users with a better way to read, write and share DWG files. Based on an advanced architecture, DraftSight generally takes a few minutes to download and runs on multiple operating systems, including Microsoft® Windows XP®, Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 (Mac OS and Linux support will be available later. (which you've defined in "Tools->Options->Config)ģ) One last thing. you'll need at least 1 drawing open before you can do step 2 above.ĭraftSight is a bit strange when executing the batch script, as it doesn't show the drawings being worked on (as AutoCAD does).
It seems to just flicker and look busy, but rest-assured the drawings are being processed.
I will update this post/tread as I discover more. Fingers crossed that perhaps someone will have the key that unlocks this conundrum.
One reason I wanted to join CADTutor was to post a reply here to follow-up with ReMark since this is the only forum topic I've found that discussed the exact issue that I have. I've scoured Draftsight's forums, but didn't find any relevant topics. The majority of the installed fonts that came in Windows show either "Editable" or "Installable" in that same column. This question got louder in my mind when I noticed in the Windows Font folder that these newly downloaded fonts show as "Print and preview" or "Restricted license, print and preview" in the Font Embeddability column heading.
Since I installed some free Swis721 TTF fonts that I found on the Web into the Windows Fonts folder (and also copied those fonts into the Draftsight Fonts folder location) but still cannot see them inside Draftsight, I'm now wondering if I need to download a purchased font like RLJK mentioned above. As ReMark mentioned above, apparently Draftsight uses the Windows TTF Fonts but also has its own unique Fonts folder - the only related Draftsight setting I found is for a Font Mapping File (fonts.fmp) which contains mostly. I had hoped it would be straightforward like you mention, but alas, it was not so. Amazingly enough the Effra Bold text style appears in the list of available fonts! I recently installed the 2D version of nanoCAD in anticipation of the free version of Draftsight soon going the way of the dodo. And, yes, I did execute a RESTART between the installation of the font and testing. For the moment I am stumped as to why the font will not show up in Draftsight but I will continue to explore the problem. I even copied the file into the Draftsight Fonts folder, repeated the procedure and got the same results.
Unfortunately it did not appear on the list of available fonts. Following this I opened Draftsight, ran the TextStyle command and tried loading the same font. I next opened up my copy of OpenOffice, selected Text document, and I was able to switch from the default font to Effra Bold.
As per Draftsight instructions I used the Install procedure to install the font to the Windows 10 Fonts folder. While waiting for the turkey to roast I attempted to install one of the Effra fonts previously mentioned. (and to any ex-pats reading this wherever you are). Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate the holiday in the U.S.