AutoCAD LT

1. 2D Modelling and providing dimensions to a drawing is very easy in AutoCAD LT.
2. Importing and exporting files to/from AutoCAD LT is also very easy.
3. Whether it is a simple design or a more complex design, AutoCAD LT allows its users to scale model and remodel as many times as required by the users.
4. The file recovery feature is also excellent.

1. There is no option for 3D modelling. Users can only view open and view 3D models created in the full version of AutoCAD.
2. It consumes more processing power, memory and video card memory.
3. The mechanical tool-sets and architectural tool-sets are missing.

As an environmental engineer, I work with and create many engineering drawings/figures for municipal client construction and remedial projects and AutoCAD is the most universally used program. It is very simple to use from creating complex multi-layered drawings to simple figures with the ability to drop in pictures (jpegs, gif, etc.) to enhance the project deliverables. I also like the ability to print to a pdf file, which makes it convenient to email deliverables without having to attach all of the different referenced files.

I don’t have any. It is a less complex program as it doesn’t have the 3D functionality. I would recommend using the AutoCAD LT version as it can be smoother/quicker to operate than the AutoCAD or AutoCAD Architectural versions.

As a team we have had a positive experience using Autocad for our work. It comes with a lot of computing power for our training project drawings in driver training. It has the ability to load a file that generates a picture and allows the user to trace the picture and drawing. There are a few software that can do what Autocad does, if any at all.

The features in Autocad are so many that it will take forever to learn them all...because they are hard to learn. And I consider that a negative. Majority of users end up learning only a handful. I wish the software will be easier to learn.

I've been working with Autocad for over six years and never thought about changing. It meets all my needs and, when I can't find a solution for a project, I have the answers by searching the Internet. I have experience in 2D projects, but I have already tried 3D tools and found it easy to learn. I have no problems with slowness and crashes, unlike other software I've tested.

The license is very expensive, which prevents many small companies from purchasing software that, in my opinion, is the best on the market for the preparation of civil engineering projects.