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Easy to use and versatile 2D software
January 15, 2020

Easy to use and versatile 2D software

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
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Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with AutoCAD

We use AutoCAD as our primary 2D software and have been producing drawings and layouts for 30 years with it. It is mainly used in the engineering department, but other departments such as production and inspection use it as a tool to take measurements or produce their own layouts. It provides us with a stable platform to share CAD information between designers, engineers, and manufacturers.
  • Stable program without glitches or errors.
  • Versatile with other file formats.
  • 3D drafting is difficult and it can't compete with bigger 3D modeling software.
  • Problems with printing and setting up a plotter for all users to have access to.
  • Provided a quick to learn program without having to invest time in training.
  • Licensing cost is quite high compared to other software.
AutoCAD is definitely a more robust program than DraftSight. It provides much more stable features and flexibility with configuring the program. The support is much better as well, both from the official Autodesk support but also from community groups online. This is mainly to do with the number of users that use AutoCAD.
AutoCAD support is very easy to find. The official Autodesk support is very helpful and can easily answer common questions. The best help is searching community groups online and finding users who are experiencing the same problem. I have always found a user with the same issue and almost every time someone had a solution that worked.

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?

Yes

Would you buy AutoCAD again?

Yes

AutoCAD is well suited to any engineering firm that has a need for 2D drawings. Even if 3D if the preferred style, not everything can be done in 3D. Quick layouts and charts will have to be done in a 2D format. Architectural firms can also have a huge use for AutoCAD since using a library or block is very easy to use and helps quite a bit.