DWGEditor? 2D Editor? DraftSight? Are you confused?

Let’s start with the basics.

What is DWGeditor?
DWGeditor has been around for about 6 years. DWGeditor functionality enables you to edit and create native DWG files in a familiar user interface, so that you don’t have to maintain a seat of AutoCAD when choosing to use SolidWorks as your primary 3D design software tool.

DWGeditor uses native DWG files. It is compatible with AutoCAD file versions 2.5 to the latest release. DWGeditor has a familiar user interface for AutoCAD users. It is provided and maintained as part of SolidWorks design software. SolidWorks customers receive 3 licenses of DWGeditor for every license of SolidWorks on subscription support.

What is 2D Editor?
Starting with SolidWorks 2010 SP3, DWGeditor has been re-packaged and is now titled SolidWorks 2D Editor.