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AutoCAD is computer-aided design (CAD) software that is used for precise 2D and 3D drafting, design, and modeling with solids, surfaces, mesh objects, documentation features, and more. It includes features to automate tasks and increase productivity such as comparing drawings, counting, adding objects, and creating tables. It also comes with seven industry-specific toolsets for electrical design, plant design, architecture layout drawings, mechanical design, 3D mapping, adding scanned images, and converting raster images. AutoCAD enables users to create, edit, and annotate drawings via desktop, web, and mobile devices.
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89 Likeliness to Recommend
97 Plan to Renew
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80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+93 Net Emotional Footprint
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How much do users love AutoCAD?
Pros
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Respectful
- Performance Enhancing
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AutoCAD Reviews
Ayub K.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Feb 2025
Best EVER CAD software
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
AutoCAD has been a very consistent CAD software; managing to remain a top that is preferred by engineers and architectures. AutoCAD is also a very versatile software, making it easy for anyone working on either 2D drafting or 3D modeling.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Amongst all the great attributes of AutoCAD, I would choose versatility as the best attribute. AutoCAD can easily be adapted in various industries such as manufacturing, construction, architecture, et cetera
What do you dislike most about this product?
AutoCAD is relatively expensive especially for individual users and small businesses. The software is also not beginner-friendly because of its design and the number of tools
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you are considering to purchase AutoCAD, here are a few things that you need to consider; If you are a mechanical engineer, electric engineer or an architecture, it is adversable to buy a product that is specific to your field of practice. Also, incase you are interested in a product that is more suited to parametric modeling, then consider Fusion 360 or Revit. If you are a beginer or a student, it is adversable to start with the free student version or a trial version.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
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Mai S.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Construction
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Sep 2024
Produce easy-to-implement plans always
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
AutoCAD is unparalleled, it is the basis of all engineering designs. The services it provides are difficult to obtain in similar applications. The learning curve with it is clear, and the shortcuts and layer system on the same drawing help in completing the design and displaying all its details efficiently.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
With AutoCAD, I always liked to find the result I was looking for. We complete all the design details on the same surface. Hiding or showing the layout is great and enables us to review the details we need. The drawing dimensions are accurate and enable me to enlarge or reduce parts easily. I liked that printing in different sizes is guaranteed with the same quality. The collaborative channels are effective and enable us to participate and enter our modifications easily. I liked the documentation, as all modifications are documented.
What do you dislike most about this product?
With AutoCAD, I never thought about the negatives. The learning curve may be difficult for beginners, but with the accumulation of experience, all steps become very smooth.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
To reach accurate designs that are clear with all their details, and to simplify implementation, you should use AutoCAD.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
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Dipesh D.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Sep 2024
great product on the whole
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
it is the product leader.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
simple ease of use, with cross-over to various sectors. The main core has remained which has kept it a go-to program.
What do you dislike most about this product?
the program has slowed down over the years, also with limited new features to speed the process up.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
learn how to harness your own drawing process and understand the issues which may arise for a work around.
Pros
- Reliable
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
- Caring
Cons
- Slower Product Innovation
- Less Inspiring
- Charges for Enhancements
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