Outdated but still useful
Updated March 11, 2020
Outdated but still useful
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with AutoCAD
AutoCAD is used by architects and designers to draw details, review consultants drawings, and to convert files. In general, AutoCAD has been replaced by Revit for the production of large complex document sets, and by Rhino and SketchUp for early conceptual studies. It is still used often for tasks that do not require the BIM complexity of Revit.
- Lots of control over graphic style, line weights, etc
- Easy to use; easy to draw without constraints
- 3D functionality is rudimentary
- Lacking tools for complex geometry.
AutoCAD is an industry-standard, and there are no alternatives. Revit is used more often for 3D modeling and document set production, Rhino and SketchUp are used more often for conceptual studies. AutoCAD still has a place in our workflow for drawing details, file conversion, and quick reviews, but has mostly been supplanted by other software.
Do you think AutoCAD delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with AutoCAD's feature set?
Yes
Did AutoCAD live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of AutoCAD go as expected?
I wasn't involved with the implementation phase
Would you buy AutoCAD again?
Yes