AutoCAD Reviews and Ratings

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use AutoCAD for the design and layout of HVAC and plumbing systems in construction projects such as hospitals. The software allows us to produce accurate, standards-compliant plans and to coordinate effectively with other trades. It meets the needs of modeling techniques, documentation and error reduction during the execution phase.

Nous utilisons AutoCAD pour la conception et la mise en plan de systèmes CVC et plomberie dans le cadre de projets de construction tel que les hopiteaux . Le logiciel permet de produire des plans précis, conformes aux normes, et de coordonner efficacement avec les autres corps d'État. Il répond aux besoins de technique de modélisation, de documentation et de réduction des erreurs en phase d'exécution.

Likelihood to Recommend

AutoCAD is particularly well-suited for creating detailed 2D plans in HVAC and plumbing, particularly during the preliminary design phase. It facilitates communication with other disciplines thanks to its DWG file compatibility. Its flexibility and accuracy are highly appreciated for surveys or quick modifications. However, it is less suited for advanced 3D modeling or complex BIM projects, where Revit is more relevant. Furthermore, managing changes in real time can become tedious on large projects without a coordination tool.

AutoCAD est particulièrement bien adapté pour la création de plans 2D détaillés en CVC et plomberie, notamment lors de la phase de conception préliminaire. Il facilite les échanges avec les autres disciplines grâce à la compatibilité des fichiers DWG. Lors des relevés ou modifications rapides, sa souplesse et sa précision sont très appréciées. En revanche, il est moins adapté pour la modélisation 3D avancée ou les projets BIM complexes, où Revit est plus pertinent. De plus, la gestion des changements en temps réel peut devenir fastidieuse sur de gros projets sans outil de coordination.

<i>This review was originally written in French and has been translated into English using a third-party translation tool. While we strive for accuracy, some nuances or meanings may not be perfectly captured.</i>

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

AutoCAD has become an integral part of AEC industry over the years and being a part of software development as well as architectural team, I can definitely say that it is one of the most developer friendly and robust application out there. There are a number of viewer or model creating software but the wide range of functionalities AutoCAD provides are unmatched.

Likelihood to Recommend

AutoCAD is the Industry best and standardized software used industry wide. This comes with support of some free to use plugins which can be downloaded form AutoDesk Store. AutoDesk has already nurtured a strong community of Developers, Students and Architects this helps any one new with Forms which help them get integrated with the commiunity very quickly.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use AutoCAD to draft layout and materials plans for design. AutoCAD allows us to create construction documents that a contractor can then build from. It also allows for precision drafting which is very important in our field. It also lets us coordinate our drawings with other disciplines and update our own drawings with them.

Likelihood to Recommend

It is well suited for drafting in plan view. If you are looking for exact drafting that is the best for you to use. If you are looking to sketch and design, I would recommend you do not use AutoCAD first and instead use another app before transferring your work into AutoCAD.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

AutoCAD in our organization is mainly used for electrical circuit diagrams, hydraulic circuit diagrams and for accessing DXF files as well. Also, it is sometimes used for creating 2D drawings of the parts. It is also used in creating layout sketches for the deciding the optimal placement of different components inside the product. But most often, it is used by electrical and hydraulic team in their day to day work.

Likelihood to Recommend

I will highly recommend any of my colleague to use AutoCAD for the tasks which somehow involve creating 2D drafting / sketches which may come when creating electrical circuit diagrams, hydraulic circuit diagrams, pipeline planning, 2D part and assembly drawings. I will also highly recommend to learn the shortcut the various commands which are frequently used in AutoCAD which will enable a higher efficiency.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I am a VDC senior manager in the BIM department of a general contractor. We use AutoCAD when dealing with subcontractor models. I mostly use it to manipulate an existing model. I have subs who use AutoCAD for all of their 3D modeling and I wonder why they don't just use Revit. The AutoCAD plugin, Hydracad, is still preferred by fire protection subs.

Likelihood to Recommend

AutoCAD is great for large-scale printing, simple drawing, and manipulating exports from Revit to understand coordinate systems. We often use AutoCAD to create overlays that we then take into Navisworks. Understanding AutoCAD is crucial when working with subcontractor models. I have subs who only work in AutoCAD and I use it to make sure their models will work in my process.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use AutoCAD for structural steel detailing and custom fabrication design/detailing. The biggest issue for AutoCAD is the price point, with other programs available at a significantly lower price. AutoCAD is very stable and doesnt have the quirky bugs that the other programs have, but at ten times the cost, it makes it difficult to justify its ROI.

Likelihood to Recommend

AutoCAD is very customizable, and LISP routines are easy to write and incorporate into the software. Without the LISP routines, it would just be cumbersome and not very helpful in speeding up the drawing process. Compared to other programs available, the cost per year is prohibitive for small businesses or individuals.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use AutoCAD for 2D drafting, and creating drawing deliverables for multiple clients. We import data from other engineering/design programs that don't have great (or any) drafting capabilities to output clean, readable prints for clients to use in office or out on site. AutoCAD accepts many different inputs and allows for great collaboration between other disciplines.

Likelihood to Recommend

I think AutoCAD is great for creating precise site plans that show the layout of buildings, roads, parking lots, and other features on a piece of land. you can use it for designing roads and highways, including lane configurations, intersections, signage, and pavement markings, as well as for designing utility systems like water, sewer, and stormwater drainage. Engineers can create detailed layouts and profiles for these systems. However, I think it is less appropriate for advanced 3D modelling tasks compared to dedicated 3D modelling software, BIM (Building Information Modelling), advanced geospatial analysis.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

AutoCAD is one of the most used software for desigining and and preparing the civil Engineering design in my firm. As of AutoCAD I use it daily for projects. The pros of software are- It helped me prepare drawings on large scale with ease and in short period of time. the commands are easily acessible. Most of the basic drawings or say the first ever drawing of project to be prepare is done on AutoCAD. And the cons I would like to say is a large projects gets hang using hatches on large scale and aslo the 3D modelling in AutoCAD also lags some time with respective of quantity of project. the hatch lag is the most problem I face. I hope it changes soon

Likelihood to Recommend

Well for me I regulary use AutoCAD as I all my clients prefer AutoCAD to complete their drawings. So based on Data AotoCAD is used for Engineering Designs and most use it as logo provigind service as well. So mostly AutoCAD is used as Desigining and drafting software as you can Draft anything using it. Well the less appropiate for creating 3D models as pepole prefer high defination details of models so. i wouls say a 3D model in AutoCAD would be less useful.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I used AutoCAD in the period to be accept for employment at a mechanical and electrical engineering company. They were using the software to design electrical solutions for their company, such as circuit boards, breaker boxes and circuit diagrams. An engineer would take client specifications, come up with a design then hand it over to the AutoCAD drafter to visualize the design. Once it looked operable, their shop team would then build the end product.

Likelihood to Recommend

<div>AutoCAD is a good applicant for most technical drawing needs. The additional version of the software cover electrical wiring, and even architectural design. Someone who knows what they're doing and has a good grasp of the software will be able to create the appropriate solutions that they need.</div><div>

</div><div>This software is not suited for beginners, someone less technologically inclined and someone who doesn't memorize shortcuts, workspace setups and understands system requirements. Simple things such as viewports and layers can confuse a new user and even one with basic understanding of AutoCAD. Training and education is required to use this software.

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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

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Likelihood to Recommend

<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">when it comes to almost all drawing components of an architectural or engineering project, </font></font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">AutoCAD</font></font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"> is definitely one of the most suitable softwares in the world to use, due to its very intuitive and well organized layout and user interface, making the workflow with the software very easy. </font></font><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Otherwise, when it comes to the 3d visualization of projects, it is necessary to use other software like archicad and revit, which are more oriented to the 3D components of a project and therefore are more suited for this type of visualization</font></font>