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Xavier
Xavier
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
2
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 19/12/2024

AutoCAD the arqutectural took you MUST have

Great, ive been working with AutoCAD for 20 years, never had a mayor issue.

Pros

besides the design options that have been great for a number of versions, maintaining quality, and coherence for commands and user interaction

Cons

compatibility between editions, a simple warning that you might loose some aspects of the design while opening a newer archive with a previews version would be fine.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 05/01/2025

Review for AutoCAD

I work in shipbuilding offshore design and it is the best and most efficient way to design.
It is easy to use and the hotkeys allow me to quickly create drawings in less time.
It is compatible with other software, which maximizes the efficiency of my work.
However, sometimes the software freezes when I am working, or I have to convert to a new version due to version-related problems.

Pros

1. wide applicability
* Can be used in various fields such as architecture, mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.
* As a standard program in the CAD industry, it is easy to collaborate with many professionals.
2. High precision. The dimensions can be adjusted accurately, allowing for complex and precise designs. It supports both 2D and 3D work, which is convenient.
3. It has a user-friendly interface. The intuitive interface is relatively easy to learn, even for beginners. You can customize various shortcuts and commands to make your work more efficient.
4. Rich libraries and tools. There are many free libraries other than the ones provided directly.
5. Cloud support. With AutoCAD Web and Mobile, you can access and edit your files from anywhere. Collaboration is enhanced, which is great for team projects.
Offers a wide variety of blocks and components for your designs. Powerful plugins and extensibility.
However, user management and history management between teams is important.
6.Has a large number of users, which is useful when hiring employees.

Cons

1. Expensive. High license fees can be prohibitive for individual users or small businesses.
2. Learning curve is not easy to use. It takes time for beginners to learn the basic functions, and professional training is required to properly utilize advanced features.
3. May be demanding. Large projects and 3D work require a lot of power from your computer, and can be slow on some lower-end PCs.
4. Too many features. Can feel overwhelming if you don't utilize all the features.

Alternatives Considered

Siemens NX

Reasons for Switching to AutoCAD

I use it out of familiarity. When changing other software, training costs for end users were incurred.
Pranita
  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
1

3
Reviewed on 09/07/2024

Auto CAD: Efficiency and Accuracy

I loved to design though some of the tools were very complex. I found it a bit costly software while that time as myself being a student. The parametric design is one of the advantages of this software which not only saves your time but it reduces the chances of errors.

Pros

Design the model in 2D and 3D with high level of accuracy.

Cons

The software interface is little more complex and confusing to the beginners.

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Kevin
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 15/01/2025

AutoCAD a classic that is still very relevant

I mostly use AutoCAD for renovation projects. Most of these project already have an existing file to work off of. These types of projects usually do not need a 3d model developed. These projects can move fast and have a quick turnaround.

Pros

I like AutoCAD because I can generate 2d drawings pretty fast with an unlimited amount of tools that is offered. AutoCAD files can be used within so many other programs as well. It has been around for so long that it programing is solid and well developed.

Cons

I think I least like the 3D aspect of AutoCAD, mostly because there are other Autodesk products that does this better.

Alternatives Considered

Revit

Reasons for Switching to AutoCAD

We choose AutoCAD along with Revit because our projects require us to use both platforms, sometime hand in hand.
Ryan
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 13/01/2025

MEP AutoCAD

I love AutoCAD for MEP design that is done at my job and it makes for an easy time doing so.

Pros

AutoCAD provides ease of design and also helps in the drafting world for engineers.

Cons

Navigating and utilizing 3D is hard in AutoCAD there is Fusion and Revit to support that.

Neil
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2024

AutoCAD– Mission Critical Software for Landscape Architects

AutoCAD is the industry standard software for our discipline, as an organisation we have invested in Autodesk products for over 20 years and simply couldn't work without it. AutoCAD gives us the ability to produce our plans and drawings to the required standard and enables us to conform to company standards easily and efficiently. We also utilise AutoCAD's scripting language to extend its functionality and further improve our workflows.

Pros

AutoCAD simply gets the job done for us, it is mission critical software for our organisation and comes equipped with all the tools we need.

Cons

AutoCAD is an outstanding software package, the only downside is that as a premium product it does come at a high price, however this can be paid by subscription to help spread the cost.

Thandwa
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
2
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 02/12/2024

"A change of inaccuracy, to accuracy."

AutoCAD has been a life changing experience for myself as I had so much fun with the detailing and accuracy of the line work. I also allows a flexible space in making inorganic shapes too ,not only a very geometric work space.

Pros

AutoCAD has had the best features that allowed for me to be a more detailed draftsman . It has allowed for me to utilize tools that have made tons of my projects quicker compared to ,having used tools and hands.

Cons

What I liked least about this software was the process of making 3D projects when I needed to use a software I was very well familiar with. It was also the size of the software , taking a lot of time to install.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 04/01/2025

Review by the Architect

Big help for me as an Architect, make my project easy to done unlike the conventional method the manual procedure

Pros

Friendly User, all command are easy to understand

Cons

Direct command simply when you do a command line means it stand for "L"

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2024

Best software for civil engineering professionals

Overall experience was very good i am using this software since my First year of engineering while studying as well at the professional level also i have been using this and turn out to be best software for this industry as of now but many more features can be added in it

Pros

Its very easy software for Civil Engineering professionals to draw the 2d draft architecture for the construction business

Cons

It takes a lot of computer memory to install and it is unsuitable for small RAM Laptops and then it didnt work properly

Basanta
Basanta
  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 09/12/2024

AutoCAD for design.

I really enjoy AutoCAD for its ability to create accurate 2D drawings and explore 3D visualizations for crafting seating arrangements, kitchen workflows, and decor placement.

Pros

The ability to tailor the workspace and create custom shortcuts.

Cons

Some features and workflows feel outdated or clunky compared to modern software

Abhijith
  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
1
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
2

4
Reviewed on 06/10/2024

Obsolete Choice

AutoCAD is unquestionably costly and excessively confounded without huge updates, as seen from Photoshop CS2 to CS6 and more up to date programming. It feels obsolete, cumbersome, and disappointing for bigger drafting projects. It needs choices to accelerate work on multi-page projects, making undertakings more troublesome with additional means for specific apparatuses. A few instruments are superfluously mind boggling. Given its significant expense and stagnation in usability, we probably won't utilize AutoCAD long haul as it isn't developing into a superior plan device.

Pros

The Ideal Outdated ChoiceFor planning, drafting, and creative studios, AutoCAD LT is standard. It starts off with a moderate approach, but the variety of devices and flexibility quickly becomes overwhelming and exhilarating. AutoCAD is the standard tool used by our designing firm for interior plans and 11x17 standard-sized drawings for clients. We appreciate the easy-to-follow blueprint, excellent toolkit, low learning curve for necessary drafting, and default selections for strong introductions.

Cons

Without major improvements, AutoCAD remains extremely costly and unduly complex, as demonstrated by Photoshop CS2 through CS6 and more recent versions. For more involved drafting tasks, it feels antiquated, cumbersome, and irritating. Its lack of solutions to expedite work on multi-page projects makes activities more challenging by requiring additional steps for specific tools. Certain tools are overly complicated. We probably won't use AutoCAD in the long run because of its exorbitant cost and lackluster usability; it's not getting any better as a design tool.

Greyson
  • Industry: Research
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 25/07/2024

AutoCAD - industry standard for a reason

In General, it's a fantastic program that does drafting and design work really well. It has a host of tools and calculators that can help you with design and development work. When you know how to use the program, it's a really powerful tool that will allow you to develop professional designs and work products for clients.

Pros

It's a great program for drafting and design. When it comes to incorporating survey data, drone imagery, etc., it's hard to beat. It's really an industry standard for a reason, and is incredibly powerful when it comes to land development and other civil and environmental engineering design work. Once you get the hang of it and realize that there are many different approaches to the same solution, things get really interesting. There's also a robust online community for answering questions. Because it's an industry standard, there are tons of online tutorials and walkthroughs for a whole host of hang ups one might have.

Cons

The program can crash when designs get very complicated, and sometimes, if there's a bug in a drawing, it can be hard to remove or back out and simplify. I've had to completely start from scratch more than a handful of times which can be frustrating. Once you find out the things that tend to bog it down, there's work arounds, and ways to make it more resilient. Another drawback is that it's fairly expensive. Not a huge issue if you are working for a company, but if you'd like to use it yourself, or are a small business, it's not an insignificant expense.

Nilesh
Nilesh
  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 22/05/2024

Efficient product for 2D Drafting, Designing

AutoCAD LT is a generally involved programming for 2D Drafting and enumerating. I have been involving this throughout the previous 8 years. It is the lighter variant of the AutoCAD Programming, and hence, it's working, and execution is excessively smooth and useful, particularly the individuals who work on 2D work. the point of interaction is additionally too Easy to understand, spotless and simple to explore. AutoCAD LT is likewise an extremely strong item for keeping up with drawing accuracy, layer the board, cooperation and its similarity. the expense of the item is likewise significantly more reasonable than the full rendition of AutoCAD, so it is a financially savvy decision for private ventures and associations that fundamentally work on 2D drawings. Our specialized help and local area of AutoCAD clients is exceptionally wide so you can find a simple solution to any question.

Pros

It has an extremely easy to understand interface. the general speed of the item is additionally in this way, smooth and quick, eventually, we can upgrade our efficiency.

Cons

In some cases, the record size is huge, the presentation of the product is somewhat down.

Khaled
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 24/11/2024

AutoCAD: The Industry Standard for Precision Design.

AutoCAD has been the backbone of our design process for years. It allows us to create highly accurate and detailed drawings, ensuring precise construction and minimizing errors. The ability to collaborate with other professionals using DWG files streamlines our workflow and improves communication across disciplines.

Pros

AutoCAD remains an essential tool in my workflow as an architect. Its precision drafting tools and extensive feature set are unmatched. I rely on AutoCAD for creating detailed 2D drawings, generating accurate construction documentation, and collaborating with engineers and contractors. The ability to create custom blocks and dynamic blocks significantly improves efficiency and consistency in our projects.

Cons

It is incredibly powerful, the subscription-based pricing model can be expensive, especially for smaller firms. Also, the learning curve for mastering advanced features can be steep.

Santos
Santos
  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
2
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 08/09/2024

Not your novice software.

I think AutoCAD is a very powerful tool. I use it to circuit and layout site plans for electrical equipment and feeders. I then import it into a Revit model for future design modifications, but otherwise it is a great program and critical to know how to use for engineering.

Pros

AutoCAD allows a lot of creative freedom for starting a project from scratch, or importing another CAD file, or just plain old pdf.

Cons

The controls for AutoCAD are so customizable and initially foreign from any other design program that it is very difficult to teach yourself exactly what you’re trying to accomplish. Example: keyboard shortcuts and select/deselect clicking.

Ray
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 19/09/2024

AutoCAD, an Industry Leader

I enjoy using AutoCAD due to its overall impact, ease of use, and compatability with other programs. It is essential in the practice of design and construction.

Pros

AutoCAD has a major impact on the building and design industry. It is readily used, which allows the workflow for many projects to be a bit more seemless and feasible.

Cons

Although AutoCAD has made many innovations, the improvement in 3D visualization and rendering is lacking compared to other programs.

Iain
  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 26/09/2024

AutoCAD review

Positive - i have used this programme for over a decade and would be my go to drafting tool.

Pros

AutoCAD allows me as an engineer to convey my designs via drawings quickly and efficiently

Cons

There is sometimes need to undertake training to be able to make effect use of all the features in the programme.

ASHITA
ASHITA
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 12/05/2024

"Drawing Precision: A Comprehensive Review of AutoCAD"

It's a great software. With every version, they try to solve some problems faced by the users. The commands are simple.

Pros

AutoCAD is a great software to work for designing 2D floor plans and design. It helps in space planning and allocation of suitable spaces to achieve functionality and feasibility in making layouts.

Cons

The software sometimes does not take a command correctly while working. It hampers the speed to work on the software. Also, when the file gets heavy and it becomes a little difficult to work with smoothness on the software.

MA. CELINE
  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 04/09/2024

My Profession saved by AutoCad

My overall experience with AutoCad is just superb. Making 2D and 3D drawing, corrections are easy to make, importing and exporting file, sharing it through e-mail, are all just easy and hassle-free.

Pros

The ease of use and to draw ideas quickly are what I like most about AutoCad. The feature of easily creating a 3D and shifting views from all angles are an additional advantage of this software.

Cons

What I like least about AutoCad is that your work can be corrupted by viruses, plus you really need a high-end laptop to experience a smooth work with AutoCad, and initial costs for computer systems for this software are really high.

fares
  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
2

4
Reviewed on 21/09/2024

Improvement of AutoCAD

It's very good and useful for design workers

Pros

It is easy to use, saves time in designs, has everything related to design, and is easy to display the project

Cons

How to move the mouse and download materials from the Internet, and the prices of monthly subscriptions are high

Tara
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 05/11/2024

Useful program for drafting, not as useful for "smart" coordination of engineering trades

The program is useful for the creation of 2D drawings, with the purpose of hard-lining sketches within the computer- basically hand-drafting in a digital format.

Pros

The ability to draw up plans quickly and accurately. Very useful for sketching work and overlaying with other construction trades for coordination.

Cons

The lack of "smart" abilities within the software. AutoCADrelies on the ability of the user to draw what they can imagine, in comparison to other software on the market which have more 3D capabilities to create whole building models for coordination with engineering consultants and architect.

Rajendra Singh
  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 16/01/2024

AutoCAD review

I have a lot of fun using AutoCAD. It's an excellent piece of software with a great degree of precision and ease of manipulation. I adore how easy it is to use to create intricate and sophisticated designs. The intuitive interface of AutoCAD is one of the features I find most appealing.

Pros

greatly reduces time. How much time would it take to manually sketch a construction plan? Things have reached entirely new heights thanks to the AutoCAD program. Any kind of design, including architectural drawings, can be completed faster. More output and more productivity follow from this.
The ease of use of this software is undoubtedly something you will enjoy. It has an easy-to-use interface that you can quickly become familiar with.
Working in 3D space is possible. In fact, you can make 3D images with AutoCAD. Compared to creating a 3D model by hand, this process is even faster. It is also possible to draw in two dimensions.

Cons

high startup expenses. With particularly high initial expenditures, AutoCAD can be highly costly. This is due to the expenses associated with software, hardware, and training. It also needs to be done on a PC.
It takes time to get the hang of using this software. AutoCAD has a wide range of functions despite being unique in its use. Because of this, it will take a long time for you to have complete knowledge.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 21/08/2024

AutoCAD for Engineering Design

The overall experience is good. The software need to be further worked to remove the lags during the work.

Pros

The design tool provides a better understanding of an engineering design.

Cons

The software cannot handle the large CAD files/

mohammed
  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 25/06/2024

The goal of the program

It was a nice and easy experience, and I still use it on a personal and daily level in all engineering works, as most of my work requires drawing and expressing different ideas, and I recommend it to all my friends.

Pros

One of the most important features of the program
Ease of using the various tools and a simplified explanation of these tools found in the program’s destination
Also, it is easy to modify files without the need to consume a large number of boards and materials.

Cons

The program requires a lot of money to activate all the services, and it is also possible for some icons to be suspended when used.

Mukesh
Mukesh
  • Industry: Information Services
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 04/08/2024

AutoCAD makes your dream to reality

Pros

It is one of the best 2D drawing tool in the market

Cons

It can give more animations while creating diagrams

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