AutoCAD is a great 2D drawing platform
September 11, 2018

AutoCAD is a great 2D drawing platform

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with AutoCAD

AutoCAD is being used to create 2D drawings for laser cutting components during prototyping. It was easy for me to get started and creating basic shapes and learning how to modify the shapes into functional parts. The dimensioning feature allows me to see measurements while flipping between drawings and making sure that everything lines up.
  • 2D drawings are very easy to create and quick to mock up.
  • Shortcuts enabled me to work a lot faster.
  • The UI was very aesthetically pleasing to work with which enhanced my experience.
  • The UI is very overwhelming for first time users due to all the various buttons.
  • AutoCAD has allowed us to prototype things in house instead of paying a premium to get it done by a consulting firm.
I haven't used anything that competes with AutoCAD before.
I think AutoCAD is well suited for people who need to create 2D drawings for laser cutting. I have also seen it used for creating floor plans or even drafting.

AutoCAD can be very expensive though for any non-business users at $255 a month. There are other free drawing software out there that could be better suited for people on a budget.