Long-time AutoCAD users, it just keeps getting better.
April 01, 2021

Long-time AutoCAD users, it just keeps getting better.

Jeff Prainito | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a solid tool in our organization and has been for many years. Many of our customers require an AutoCAD DWG format for the As-Built drawings that we create. We mainly use it for creating blueprints of existing conditions and also new architectural designs.
  • Ease of use for us given there is no learning curve after all these years.
  • Flexibility to draw and represent what you see.
  • Extensive customized block library for creating blueprints.
  • There are many commands that are rarely or never used depending upon your industry. It does take some effort to create custom tool bars.
  • Dimension styles can be tricky to learn, other programs like Revit are easier in my opinion.
  • Navigating in 3D is difficult.
  • AutoCAD LT is a reasonable investment for our field computers, at less than $50 per month, each seat pays for itself many times over.
  • Many of our clients require Revit models. AutoCAD works seamlessly to assist with model building. The time savings for our Revit modelers when they are presented with AutoCAD lines to work from is significant.
  • AutoCAD handles our 3D point cloud data with ease. Keeping our scanning equipment utilization up is key to building the business.
We have always used AutoCAD for 2D drafting. AutoCAD LT is great for working on 2D projects, especially in the field. We do need full AutoCAD on the workstations to interface with point cloud and support 3D modeling programs.

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 great for quickly creating very detailed blueprints, site plans, and 2D elevations. We quite often import and scale PDF or Image files that can be "traced" to easily transfer needed information. By connecting laser measurement equipment via Bluetooth we are able to efficiently gather data in the field. Sometimes it is quicker to create basic floor plan in AutoCAD and import that into Revit.