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In the computer-aided design (CAD) software market, AutoCAD by Autodesk is a tool that assists companies with both design and documentation. The aim of AutoCAD is speed your work and add precision to your drawings. View designs more clearly with Stunning Visual Experience and document in context with Coordination Model.
Users generally note that AutoCAD is a very solid, time-tested program that is an immense help to designers of all types. They especially appreciate how it can be customized in terms of tools used and workflows, and how well it can “talk” to other AutoDesk products. Because AutoCAD is so widely used, there are many user forums where people can find the help and tips they need.
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I like AutoCAD most because Autodesk has provided a product that has a very customizable interface.
Likes : I like AutoCAD most because Autodesk has provided a product that has a very customizable interface.
Dislikes : Though AutoCAD is great at offering a 2d drafting tool, it still lack user friendliness especially when it comes to 3d modeling.
Problems & Benefits : I'm able to use AutoCAD to quickly draft a 2d design when it comes to providing floor plan layouts. Since AutoCAD is the defacto standard for over 25 yrs, everyone in the construction & engineering industry uses this tool to share & communicate their designs.
Tools/Features Used : With a mixture of typing out one letter commands, picking commands from a graphical toolbar/ribbon & selecting entries on floating windows, I'm able to quickly access the many commands AutoCAD offer to complete my drafting.
Switched to AutoCAD? No
AutoCAD Headed in Right Direction? Yes
Recency of Experience : More than 10 years
Recommendations to Others : I highly recommend AutoCAD as the automated drafting program of choice for all who would like to use a computer aided program to draw up their designs.
Other Comments : Autodesk now only sells AutoCAD on a monthly, quarterly or annual subscription purchase model. You can no longer purchase the product once to use the license forever.
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Paul L.
Apr 19, 2016