AutoCAD
About AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a 2D and 3D design and drafting platform for architects, engineers, construction professionals, field technicians and contractors, which supports 2D drafting, drawing and annotation tools, alongside 3D modeling and visualization technology. With native iOS and Android mobile apps, AutoCAD also gives users the flexibility to view, create, edit and share drawings on the go, via any smartphone or tablet.
AutoCAD’s 2D drafting, drawing, and annotation tools allow users to manage text settings, smart dimensioning, and leaders, as well as tables, layouts, fields and more. The 3D modeling and visualization tools enable users to manage solid, surface and mesh modeling, 3D navigation, and visual styles, alongside photorealistic rendering, 3D scanning, point clouds and more.
Collaboration tools such as PDF and DGN import/export, 3D model import, geographic location information and online maps allow users to share and reuse data, as well as add location information into a drawing. To streamline the design workflow, AutoCAD includes ribbon tabs and panels, tool palettes, multifunctional grips, dynamic blocks, and more. Other key features include external file references, object selection and text to Mtext enhancements.
AutoCAD’s mobile app tools allow users to create, edit and mark-up drawings, as well as measure accurately while working remotely on site. Users can also access multi-touch zoom, advanced drawing tools, such as arc and offset, as well as manage layers and blocks. A simple design feed allows users to provide updates for team with notes, photos and feedback on project progress.
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- Industry: Industrial Automation
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Engineering and Machining with AutoCAD
Reviewed on 2024/09/03
I really like AutoCAD because it allows me to create drawings for my machine shop and helps the...
I really like AutoCAD because it allows me to create drawings for my machine shop and helps the machinist see exactly what needs to be done with visual dimensions. Our machinists love the program because they say it's easy to illustrate an idea and it allows them to convert to many different files. Our customers love it because they are able to see the final product in visual before starting any work.
Pros
What I like most about AutoCAD is the ability to create blueprints for architectural designs and create 3D images of an engineering product / idea.
Cons
What I like least about AutoCAD is the difficulty to use and lack of help available within the program.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
AutoCAD is life
Reviewed on 2024/11/27
AutoCAD has enabled me to bring my ideas to life and broaden my skills to create a career for...
AutoCAD has enabled me to bring my ideas to life and broaden my skills to create a career for myself working with the software professionally. AutoCAD can be learned by anyone and is a great entry into CAD software that can take you into the full range of AutoDesk products.
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I love how versatile and useful AutoCAD is. I've been using it for over 10 years and I love that I always can find new and creative ways to use the software, both for personal hobbies and professional work. I love seeing my ideas come to life and interacting with them precisely to get the results that I want.
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At first, there was a bit of a learning curve to AutoCAD. As it can be a big program, my computer had a bit of a hard time operating efficiently while running several programs at the same time, but this is due to mostly my own hardware restrictions at the time which I ended up resolving on my own.
- Industry: Semiconductors
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
AutoCAD has its uses
Reviewed on 2024/08/19
Overall, it has been useful in our projects and work, but we have better replacements.
Overall, it has been useful in our projects and work, but we have better replacements.
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AutoCAD is useful for modeling parts and reading drawings
Cons
AutoCAD is one of the more trickier software programs to learn. It is not beginner friendly.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Autocad for 2D drafting
Reviewed on 2024/10/28
Overall experience is good and recommended for averyone.
Overall experience is good and recommended for averyone.
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.This is the most precise drafting tool ever made. Normally I use this tool for 2D drafting in civil engineering related drawings. Easy to use due to developed tool menus and also specially due to real world commands.
Cons
When it comes to civil engineering related 3d drawings, AutoCAD is not so user friendly when compared with Revit.
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Engineering manager review for Autocad to use PCB layout (Used in previous organization)
Reviewed on 2024/12/26
Overall if you want to make precision and efficiency for 2D drawings we should use only autocad, no...
Overall if you want to make precision and efficiency for 2D drawings we should use only autocad, no other software will give these experience
Pros
Changes new version of May affect the previous version so its hard for user (Used in previous organization).
Cons
Changes in new version may affect the previous version so its hard to use sometime.
AutoCAD FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for AutoCAD.Q. What type of pricing plans does AutoCAD offer?
AutoCAD offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$250.00/month
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Purchase options include flexible subscription terms to fit the user's needs. Contact Autodesk directly for detailed pricing information.
Q. Who are the typical users of AutoCAD?
AutoCAD has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does AutoCAD support?
AutoCAD supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does AutoCAD support mobile devices?
AutoCAD supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does AutoCAD integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations AutoCAD has
Q. What level of support does AutoCAD offer?
AutoCAD offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base
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