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
82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+92 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
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AutoCAD Reviews
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
Clement B.
- Role: Vendor Management
- Industry: Transportation
- Involvement: Initial Implementation
Submitted May 2024
Useful where you need it
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
Never test others
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Interface
What do you dislike most about this product?
Compatibility
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Learn step by step
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Friendly Negotiation
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Cons
- Commodity Features
Shivank D.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2024
Good for 2D Cads and Layouts
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?
Best software so far for making Layout designs and 2D drawings. Autocad created drawing or files are almost read by most of the mechanical software which is not true for similar products
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Easy to learn and implement the required design in autocad
What do you dislike most about this product?
very basic features, this procut is not much versatile, if you are using this software then you would definitely require advance design software
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
best use case for your layouts , plan plans, 2D drawings.
Pros
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
- Inspires Innovation
