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How AutoCAD helps our practice
February 21, 2020

How AutoCAD helps our practice

Frank Genese | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with AutoCAD

We use AutoCAD extensively in pour practice. It is generally the most common program entry-level architects are taught in school, so when they arrive here, they have a general understanding and proficiency with it. We generate concepts that can then be converted into 3D presentations by using programs that can integrate with it.
  • Ability to make changes quickly.
  • Used by our sub-consultants and contractors.
  • Some templates are difficult to use.
  • Output drawings do not always match screen images.
  • Fewer hours spent, savings to clients.
  • More productivity from staff.
Honestly, we have never used another program, or even evaluated one. we do use SketchUp for quick modeling but have always relied on AutoCAD for design and production.
We rarely need support for the program. I don't recall the last time we called support.

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

As mentioned earlier, the use of AutoCAD allows us to produce more work and make changes much faster. This translates into savings for our clients since the work uses less billable hours. It allows us to transmit drawings to subs and contractors, who also use it, and can give us quick cost take-offs and shop drawings.