What is AutoCAD?
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
96 Plan to Renew
80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+93 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love AutoCAD?
Pros
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Respectful
- Performance Enhancing
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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AutoCAD Reviews
Ravindra P.
- Role: Public Sector
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Aug 2024
Real AutoCad Review
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
Integrations with other Autodesk products like Revit, Civil 3D and 3Ds max is easy using AutoCAD.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Automate repetitive tasks with custom scripts and macros speed up the design process.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Pricing can be quite high for small organizations.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
For 2D Drafting and 3D Modeling consider AutoCad without any second thought in your mind..
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
gopal s.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jun 2024
Fantastic product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
AutoCAD is unique due to its wide industry acceptance, strong 2D and 3D design toolkit, exceptional precision, and ability to be customized via plugins and APIs. It remains a top option for architects, engineers, and designers due to its seamless interface with other Autodesk products, robust community support, and ongoing innovation.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The high learning curve in AutoCAD is the feature I detest the most. Even with its many capabilities, new users frequently find it difficult to use because of its intricate interface and wide range of capability, which can be intimidating in the absence of sufficient training and experience.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
The high learning curve in AutoCAD is the feature I detest the most. Even with its many capabilities, new users frequently find it difficult to use because of its intricate interface and wide range of capability, which can be intimidating in the absence of sufficient training and experience. Its high price may also be a deterrent for individual consumers and small enterprises.
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Caring
- Acts with Integrity
- Helps Innovate
Naveen K.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jun 2024
Powerful and Versatile Design Software
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
Users can customize AutoCAD extensively with APIs, scripts, and plugins to fit their specific workflows and preferences.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
comprehensive and versatile toolset.
What do you dislike most about this product?
learning curve
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Take advantage of the training resources provided by Autodesk, such as tutorials, webinars, and certification programs.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
