Autodesk Inc

AutoCAD

Composite Score

8.8 /10

CX Score

9.1 /10

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What is AutoCAD?

AutoCAD is computer-aided design (CAD) software that is used for precise 2D and 3D drafting, design, and modeling with solids, surfaces, mesh objects, documentation features, and more. It includes features to automate tasks and increase productivity such as comparing drawings, counting, adding objects, and creating tables. It also comes with seven industry-specific toolsets for electrical design, plant design, architecture layout drawings, mechanical design, 3D mapping, adding scanned images, and converting raster images. AutoCAD enables users to create, edit, and annotate drawings via desktop, web, and mobile devices.

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Awards & Recognition

AutoCAD won the following awards in the Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing category

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2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2024

Strategy and Innovation
Product Impact

Latest Award, 2024

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2024

2 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Strategy and Innovation
Product Impact

2023

1 Top Rated Capabilities

0 Top Rated Features

2023

2 Top Rated Capabilities

0 Top Rated Features

2022

AutoCAD Ratings

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88 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love AutoCAD?

1% Negative

4% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Trustworthy
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Technical Drawings

Digital Architecture

Collaboration

Plant Design

Laser Scanning

3D Modeling

Analytics and Reporting

Parts and Assembly Mode

Raster Graphics

Simulation

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Ease of Implementation

Breadth of Features

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support

AutoCAD Reviews

Jesper H.

Role: Human Resources
Industry: Other
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Jun 2022

3D and CAD design tools for building design

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?

All of our engineering and wood design classes use AutoCAD. We want our pupils to be proficient in it when they continue their schooling or enter the workforce because it is the industry standard. Excellent product that allows us to create practically anything. The product is easy to use but effective. There is extensive connectivity between this program and other ones we use in the company.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The keyboard shortcuts and basic functionality of this software are both pretty excellent. Although this software supports absolute and relative coordinate systems, it is unmatched for layout and profile comparison. Once in memory, you may complete tasks quickly and effectively. - Snapping - There is no need to zoom in and micro-manage your lines because the algorithms for snapping lines together perform pretty effectively.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Another program that seems a little challenging to understand and is a little intimidating. It's taking me a little while to get used to it because I've only started using it. There are numerous versions, and a significant upgrade is released yearly. The install size increases significantly because our primary instructor wants to keep the previous year's performances.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Software for civil engineers is excellent. It has fantastic UI and graphics. This software has all the functionality you need to create a plant arrangement. AutoCad is a popular engineering program for 2D product drafting. We can produce high-quality, precise 2D drawings quickly and easily thanks to this software. Other CAD tool files can be imported into AutoCad, and it is simple to alter various project documents.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Fabion'José J.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Healthcare
Involvement: End User of Application

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2022

Easy-to-integrate CAD software

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?

For the business to produce technical drawings and layouts, AutoCAD is essential. Projects may be edited quickly using the built-in tools, which helps you save time and money. CAD tool that is simple to use for almost any degree of technical expertise. This is currently the best 2D architectural and engineering drafting tool available. They started doing it in the early 1980s and have made significant progress.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It is the most comprehensive CAD program—the best professional and industrial help. Because of the high quality of the integrated tools, the company may use AutoCAD as a one-stop-shop for all CAD tasks. AutoCAD also supports a wide range of add-ons. Additionally, this software makes editing earlier work quick and simple because it's user-friendly and easy to comprehend and teaches beginners the basics of drawing.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

The keyboard shortcuts and this software's basic functionality are pretty amazing. Even though this software supports both absolute and relative coordinate systems, it is the premier software for comparing layouts and profiles. This software offers a number of features in terms of design software that are essential when it comes to handling complex models.

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Effective Service

Andrea B.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Transportation
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2022

One fo the best CAD Software

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates AutoCAD from other similar products?

A significant advantage to using AutoCAD is the program is universal. Almost any CAD/CAM program can open them.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It is very user-friendly, commands are easy to find, it's a robust program and can be used for Mechanical design, Architectural design, civil and electrical as well.

What do you dislike most about this product?

3D modeling is not so easy, the process and interactions can be rethought and redesigned.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

if you are into a building design or any manufacturing , Autocad is base for all

Pros

Helps Innovate
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Efficient Service

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

AutoCAD Ratings

88 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love AutoCAD?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Technical Drawings Includes symbols, units of measurement, notation systems, and visual styles.

Digital Architecture Includes computer modeling, programming, replication, and imaging.

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

Plant Design Includes reality capture, pipe modeling, electrical raceways, and 3D plant design.

Laser Scanning Includes accuracy reports, photorealistic data visualization, and advanced measurement tools.

3D Modeling Includes 3D wireframe, 3D solid, 3D surface, and 3D mesh.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Parts and Assembly Mode Includes direct modeling, mold design, and advanced surfacing.

Raster Graphics Includes editing, simulated drawings, color models, and filters.

Simulation Includes circuit or motion simulation and structural validation.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

AutoCAD Reviews

Jesper H.

3D and CAD design tools for building design

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Fabion'José J.

Easy-to-integrate CAD software

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Andrea B.

One fo the best CAD Software

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

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Raster Graphics

Simulation

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