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Overall experience with AutoCAD
“Basic Features Are Intuitive But Advanced Options Remain Hidden From View”
“Large Community and Compatibility Noted, but AutoCAD Seen as Difficult to Master”
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Autodesk is a tech company that focuses on innovative solutions in various fields such as architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment. With its wide range of software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, etc., Autodesk aims to resolve high-scale and minute issues alike. The software provided by Autodesk is designed to operate both on personal computers and mobile devices. The main solutions it provides revolve around aiding global teams in collaboration, design, simulation, and intricate 3D fabrication. The company's headquarters are located in the San Francisco Bay Area and it employs more than 10,000 individuals worldwide.
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Performance of AutoCAD Across Market Features
AutoCAD Likes & Dislikes
I like that it is relatively simple for use and the shortcuts are intuitive.
Large user base, backwards compatable, forward compatable
The keyboard shortcuts allow for work to be completed quickly.
Connecting with external programs like Word or Excel is difficult or impossible and changing the units in the layout area is also hard to do.
IT is slow and very hard to learn
Laggy files, especially larger files. Difficulty to print to PDF accurately. Not helpful for 3D work.
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- Software Developer<50M USDIT ServicesReview Source
Basic Features Are Intuitive But Advanced Options Remain Hidden From View
The software is relatively intuitive, allowing for a smooth learning curve regarding its basic functionality. More advanced features are less apparent. Leveraging them requires prior knowledge of their existence. - Engineering Manager10B+ USDManufacturingReview Source
Effective for 2D Schematics but Challenging with Large Files and High Costs
Unmatched for fine detail 2D schematics and floor plans. High subscription cost. Revision control difficult without use of additional software. Sometimes laggy. - DATA AND ANALYTICS MANAGER1B-10B USDRetailReview Source
AutoCAD Remains Relevant for Advanced Modeling in an Evolving Industry Landscape
autocad is a tool that is first class in design. Even if some other tools came and new standards arises with the spreading of BIM, autocad still remains a tool useful for preparing more complex design and modelling, as well as relif in arch context - Designer<50M USDConstructionReview Source
Simplicity and Ease Highlighted, Initial Setup Found Challenging for Some
very nice and versatile tool for cad work ,easy and user friendly - CAD ENGINEER50M-1B USDManufacturingReview Source
Best software to 2D Drawing but hardware demanding
Best software to produce 2D drawings but parametric features could be better.