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What is AutoCAD?

AutoCAD is a professional 2D and 3D CAD program used to design and create digital assets. The software offers drafting and design tools for 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, meshes objects, or surfaces. With AutoCAD, users can automate adding blocks, creating schedules, and comparing drawings ensuring better efficiency. AutoCAD also has a full suite of advanced features for both 2D drafting and 3D modeling. It also offers web and mobile application access for multiple device accessibility, cloud-storage connectivity, and access to the Autodesk app store if you’re looking for more specific extensions.

Company Autodesk, Inc.
Year founded 1982
Company size 10,001+ employees
Headquarters San Rafael, California, United States
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546 AutoCAD Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jun 18, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Sughra Z. avatar
Sughra Z.
Master
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"The information about AutoCAD"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

It has a 3D working advantage, you can prepare and construct the whole big projects, also cloud feature helps to save storage assets.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

It requires strong computer parameters to use. It is very expensive to purchase. Also, it took my vast time to learn it properly.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Autocad tool should be accessible to everybody because it is great. Hope they will reconsider the price issue.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Jun 09, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MJ
Mario J.
Engineer
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"powerful tool"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

i like that is a program that is used all around the world and makes the multidisciplinary work easier, i can send a draw made on autocad to a engineer on ther other side of the world and it will be able to use it because it handle the software too.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

i dislike nothing of the program and i use it everyday at work.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

drawing, layouts read and editing, production

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 04, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Oluwatosin O. avatar
Oluwatosin O.
Mr
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"Autocad 2D design for P&ID development "
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

It is definitely the easiest to use design software for both 2d and 3d works. The user interface is similar to everyday PC design tools like paint etc. Designs can easily be plotted to pdf, jpeg for various other uses

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

It does not support simulation and animation except the advance Autocad 3D suite

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Autocad had been helpful in developing process flow diagram, piping and instrumentation diagrams, plot plans for plants and also designing simple floor plans

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
May 26, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
JG
Jose G.
Proyect Engineer
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"The Best CAD Modeler"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

Its a tool with a lot of funtions for the Cad drawing, can create 2d or 3d objets or layouts easily and without restrictions, there is always a botton or function for the task you are looking for, and the capability of use comands on the keyboard makes the job easier and faster

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

For beginners in cad it's difficult to learn to use it but with dedication and a couple of drawings you can start to work with it efficiently.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

visualize all the layouts of the proyects and make the corrections needed

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
May 10, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
JB
Jhosh B.
Engineer
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"Unparalleled drawing tool"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

Auto CAD is undoubtedly the best drawing tool that exists, with years of experience it is improving more and more in its newer versions. I always love its interface and how easy it is to get the best drawings quickly. I like the compatibility that it has with many other software and every year they are more, this association is great. One of the tools that I consider of my favorites is the import and export, since it allows me to work with other programs using this incredible program as a basis. It is without equal the precision and preference with which you can draw, the simplicity in which you can literally make any figure. The plotting method is fundamental, it allows you to modify the size of the sheet, slaves, among others, which are very functional and reduce lost time. The export to PDF is great.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

I do not like much the way to draw in 3D, but for the rest I do not have any kind of problems with this software.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

it allows me to draw in a simple, functional and highly professional way my projects for my personal clients since I work doing plans, my clients are totally satisfied with my work and that is a result of the use of this software.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
May 08, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
JP
Jesus P.
Presenter
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"The best for digital drawing"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

I love that year after year they keep moving forward and improving the operativeness, I have always found the best tool of digital drawing, which allows an end of commands and tools very useful and easy to use. It is excellent when interacting with other software thanks to the import and export command, which allows you to import digital and 3D images to the model, and export your own drawing to share. The precision it allows is impressive, as is the way to scale and adjust the sizes of the page to export images or to print and print. In short, I think that the best drawing tool and that can help endless professionals such as architects, engineers and designers.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

The license of the program is a bit high. Could improve the 3D drawing tool

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

it helps me to draw my designs in a very practical and efficient way, with bold and highly accurate tools, my clients are satisfied to see such well elaborated works. At the time of plotting is excellent and easy to use which has saved me a lot of work time

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 07, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Emmanuel D. avatar
Emmanuel D.
Technical Support Engineer
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"AutoCAD Review"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

It allows exchanging information not only by paper, but by means of files, and this represents an improvement in speed and effectiveness when interpreting designs. It is possible to draw both in 3D and in 2D: from the 2D drawing in plan, there is the possibility of generating the 3D model in a much shorter time than it is used to draw an isometric or a perspective by hand. It has become a standard in computer design because it is very versatile, being able to expand the base program through programming.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

The program has a high cost, due to its license. Knowing how to fully use the software requires a lot of time since there are many functions, and even that they are of little application, since they are very specific. It requires a powerful computer to work with processing speed, and a high space on the hard drive.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Drawings reviews and printing

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
May 05, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SC
Sabrina Soledad C.
Engineer
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"Autocad "
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

is a fantastic tool for second and third dimensional structures designs ideal for projects, calculations, analysis the best option for structural plans

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

It seems to me that on occasions it consumes a lot of computer processing resources, so the demands are quite high in terms of RAM and processor

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

allows the planning of the spaces, layout of the structures, projection of pipelines

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Apr 04, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
SJ
Sarath J.
Research Felowship
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"Loaded with features"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

It is handy in multiple applications since we can have many add ons like flow planner installed

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

It is definitely not easy to use at first and not very user friendly in the beginning

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Layout and flow plannin

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Mar 29, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Alejandro G.
Engineering Geologist
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"Top of the Market CAD Software"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

Autocad is an extremely powerful CAD software, which is extremely easy to use. It has simple commands that are easily accessible via the GUI the software provides, which makes learning a lot of them unnecessary, which is not to say that they are complicated to use, since they normally require for you to know only 2 or 3 steps. In autodesk they tried to keep things as simple as possible, from importing to exporting your data to utilizing every editing tool and commands available in the large library that autocad provides.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

There are only two things I don’t like about autocad, the first one is that it requires a lot of graphic power from your computer to run as smooth as possible, so don’t think you will be able to run it to its fullest potential in a regular PC. Second, the license is extremely expensive, and in cases you are not working every day with plans designs or modelling is just not worth it to pay this vast amount of money. Otherwise I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this software.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

We use autocad mostly for plans designs of industrial facilities, whether they are new designs or modifications required by our customers. We also create 3D models of parts and pieces that accompany the designs created.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Mar 18, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
BB
Brittany B.
Designer
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"Great product! been using for years"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

It's the first drafting program i used and I still use it to this day. It continues to be relevant in my industry. I'd be lost without it.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

I would say that out of all programs, it crashes the least amount, but still crashes sometimes.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Technical specifying, furniture design. It's very intuitive

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Mar 14, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Kayden C. avatar
Kayden C.
Materials Manager
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"Perfect 2D drafting software in the market."
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

Very useful tool when it comes to 2D drawings. Lines work with different line thickness it's one of major responsibilities of AutoCAD. All its tools are completely useful to the user. Also its deployment and getting started is such an easy task.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

To be frank AutoCAD has been so helpful to me and my organization.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Business enhancement. Production of good services on its field.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Feb 25, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
TT
Tusia T.
Researcher
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"What could we do today without Autocad??"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

Years ago (not so long ago actually...) engineers used large drawing tables and plenty of pencils of different thickness. Luckily, AutoCAD is born and we have greatly improved our work. You can create everything with AutoCAD from simple to incredibly complex drawings. The best part is that you have a right to make mistakes while working. and then you don't have to destroy the whole drawing. AutoCAD offers a lot of tools to make your job easier. I adore the windows there. You can draw in the first window and then create a final drawing in the next windows with frames and inscriptions. It makes my job a lot easier because I can use blanks. Text commands help you as well. You don't need to look for the tool every time just remember the text command for it. And I like to make notes with not printed text.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

When the drawing is too big, AutoCAD becomes not stable and you can lose your success if you forgot to save the file. It is obvious that you can't open a file from the newest version in the oldest one. This is a nuisance. AutoCAD has a loooot of features, but beginners do not really know about them and a lot of users still utilize just simple functions.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

AutoCAD is a necessary engineer tool. My advice is to get to know some literature about it, just to realize what you can create and how AutoCAD can improve your efficiency.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Feb 13, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
DN
Darwin Reynell N.
Project Leader
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"It is a useful tool for me. It is practical, powerful and the best mechanical design option."
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

1. A good choice for computer-aided mechanical design. 2. You have the opportunity to verify your 3d designs so that each detail matches what is going to be manufactured. 3. Availability of several formats for printing the plans. 4. Your files can be used by 3D printers and thus carry out the manufacture of the products. 5. Its interface is very friendly. Certainly you need practice to know the advantages of each function and how they operate. 6. As a project engineer, allows you to have control of your projects and work in conjunction with your work team.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

1. It is slow if you are working with complex 3d designs. 2. Sometimes the program is closed or hangs up and some of the plans are lost. 3. It is an expensive program. 4. Although there are some free licenses for universities, they expire after a certain time. For universities in developing countries it is very hard to afford licenses. Therefore, so many engineering students do not have an opportunity to have a deep approach with the program.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Design of a friction machine. "pin on disk" configuration. Design of static particle disperser, eductor and coupon holder for sand retention test cell. Also, ergonomic improvements: design and construction of tools for installing “block beam”, “cow face” and “crossbows”. Besides design of riveting hammers.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Jan 08, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
IC
Isaac C.
Manufacturing Engineer (Forging)
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"Fast and User Friendly CAD!"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

I like being able to flesh out designs without constraints or requiring parametric relations. AutoCAD is great for the first stages of design when you might need to slash and hack like drawing a napkin sketch. Other software is not as free/open, often requiring specific measurements to be entered.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

I dislike the rendering ability of AutoCAD. AutoCAD lacks fully functional ray tracing inside of AutoCAD itself which makes it very difficult to get accurate renderings without another software to help. I draw a lot of parts and use renderings to make them appeal to consumers of the products. Without a fully functional add-on or standalone product, AutoCAD is not able to deliver highly realistic renderings out of the box.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

AutoCAD is used to edit drawings of machine parts that are more than 20 years old. This lets us keep a vast database of almost every part that has ever been made by our facility and we can easily share the DWG format with other platforms.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jan 08, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
BL
Barret L.
3 D Designer
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"Autocad is great for designing floorplans and event spaces"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

I like that Autocad is extremely accurate for designing massive event spaces. You can easily create blocks containing like items, modify and create unique items for easy modification and this software is the front runner for architecture, blueprints and other building design.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

I dislike looking at dark colors with bright neon layers after a while, but it makes it easier to see what you're doing. You have to really get used to working in the skeleton view and might be difficult to use if you're not able to visualize objects without seeing them whole.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

I design floorplans, as well as booth layouts and put together parts and panels lists for our warehouse to pull.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Dec 31, 2018
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
RR
Ryan R.
Officer/Dispatcher
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"AutoCad 3D Software"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

I really appreciate the user interface for the software.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

My least favorite aspect of using AutoDesk is the fact that sometimes it crashes on me.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use AutoCAD for pursuing another degree in Engineering. I have used it for floor layouts, modeling machinery parts for internships.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 19, 2018
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Overall Rating:
5.0
NM
Nimesh M.
Engineer 1
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"AutoCAD is so helpful tool"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

It gives you many tools to draw any kind of drawing on a sheet whether it's 2D or 3D dimensions. For industrial purpose it has helped me a lot. It is very versatile software distributed with various functions and features which helps you to recreate your drawing even in a more better way. AutoCAD is a very reputed software in industry of engineering and development which leads the our technology in a new way.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

AutoCAD offers so much of tools and some of them are complex to learn for a new user. Drawing made by AutoCAD affects when we have to make a very complex project and we have to gain very deep knowledge to do all that thing. AutoCAD requires much powerful platform to run on any system. It so much hangs on my windows 7 but I think it should work fine with windows 8.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

Whenever it comes for drafting and drawing in engineering, I have never thought of any other software because AutoCAD is with me. It is very useful software which helps in drawing many complex drawing in very less time. Really this software is a boon to engineering field and I will recommend every user to go for AutoCAD first, then you will never ever think of any other software.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 18, 2018
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AM
Aman M.
Transcriptionist
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"AutoCAD is very helpful in civil engineering"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

This app has so many features like trim, fillet and so on which increases the speed of your work and it also has blank white and black sheet where you can work as per your need. AutoCAD is much powerful tool that has helped me to draw any kind of drawing of any kind of object.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

It takes so much time to open the software because it contains too much files. Android version is AutoCAD is not so developed but it's fine.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

This is very user friendly app that I love to use it everyday. I will recommend everyone to use it. This app has saved my so much of time.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 19, 2018
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
VT
Valery T.
Coordinador De Control De Proyectos
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"Autocad"
What do you like best about AutoCAD?

I like AUTOCAD because I can make plans for my telecommunications projects, it allows me to simulate the spaces available for the installation of new equipment. I also like it because in some projects I have to install pipes in the streets and this allows me to have a clear vision of how the project will be executed.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD?

I would like to use it at home since I only use it at work, but it is expensive to license the software for me.

What problems is AutoCAD solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use it to make the blueprints of my projects and so when the technicians are going to install they already know in what place and in what space each equipment should be placed.

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