Autodesk AutoCAD:
Design & drafting software
2D and 3D CAD tools built to accelerate your creativity. Trusted by millions of architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
Introduction
What is Autodesk AutoCAD?
Autodesk AutoCAD equips architects, engineers, and construction professionals with precision tools to:
Design and annotate
Create 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, surfaces, and mesh objects.
Automate drafting tasks
Place objects with AI, compare drawing histories, create schedules, and publish layouts.
Maximise productivity
Customize workspaces with APIs, AutoLISP routines, and specialized application plugins.
Specialized CAD toolsets
Extend functionality with seven toolsets
AutoCAD includes toolsets designed to save you time with enhanced features and intelligent objects. Increase productivity by 63% on average for tasks completed using one of seven toolsets.*
Architecture toolset
Speed up architectural design with custom objects, blueprints, automatic wall/window mapping, and structural tools.
Mechanical toolset
Automate engineering tasks and access libraries containing over 700,000 standard manufacturing symbols.
Map 3D toolset
Incorporate GIS and CAD data to support civil planning, coordinate systems, and maps editing.
MEP toolset
Draft complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering systems with custom HVAC and piping components.
Electrical toolset
Create schematics, panels, wire diagrams, and electrical drawings with comprehensive automation tools.
Plant 3D toolset
Design and model piping, process schematics, instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and 3D oil/gas refineries.
Raster Design toolset
Edit scanned raster drawings, cleanup background lines, and convert raster images into vector CAD files.
Engineering Methodologies
Understanding CAD vs BIM
Autodesk provides the industry's two primary design methodologies. Choose the appropriate workflow matching your team's requirements:
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
AutoCADCAD software acts as a digital layout board. It focuses on drawing 2D lines, arcs, coordinates, and precision text annotations to represent real objects.
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
RevitBIM software relies on smart 3D objects (walls, doors, pillars) embedded with metadata. Changing an object updates all schedules and architectural sheets automatically.
Full Suite Solutions
Other Essential Autodesk Products
Autodesk Revit
BIM software for structural design, architectural planning, and collaborative mechanical construction.
Autodesk Maya
Premium 3D graphics, visual effects, character animations, and rendering tool for media assets.
Autodesk 3ds Max
Vast modeling, animation, and rendering engine built for professional game visual assets and VFX.
Autodesk Inventor
Professional mechanical design, 3D simulation, CAD drawing, and manufacturing toolsets.
Autodesk Civil 3D
Civil engineering design and documentation software for infrastructure, transport, and site planning.
Autodesk Fusion 360
Unified cloud-based CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB platform for manufacturing and hardware developers.
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