AutoCAD
Design and drafting software
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What is Autodesk AutoCAD?
Autodesk AutoCAD equips architects, engineers, and construction professionals with precision tools to:
- Design and annotate 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, surfaces, and mesh objects
- Automate drafting tasks to place objects with AI, compare drawings, create schedules, publish layouts, and more
- Maximize productivity with customized workspaces, AutoLISP, APIs, and apps
Accelerate Creativity
Optimize Workflows
Collaborative Tools
Training
Vibrant Community
Innovative Features
Manage design data across projects
Reliably streamline document review and approval workflows with Autodesk Docs, our cloud-based document management and common data environment available in the AEC Collection.
AI-generated support
Conveniently access helpful AI-generated support and solutions in AutoCAD with Autodesk Assistant. Ask questions related to AutoCAD features and troubleshoot your design challenges without leaving the workspace.
Industry-specific AutoCAD toolsets
Architecture toolset
The Architecture toolset is included with AutoCAD
The Architecture toolset gives you all the tools you need to complete your projects faster and scale your project pipeline.
- Access our library of 8,800+ architectural components, including multilevel blocks
- Automatically generate floor plans, elevations, sections, and ceiling grids
- Quickly place walls, doors, and windows with real-world construction
Mechanical toolset
The Mechanical toolset is included with AutoCAD
Increase productivity by up to 55%* with industry-specific tools for mechanical engineering, including 700,000+ intelligent parts and features. With the Mechanical toolset, you can:
- Access our library of standards-based parts, tools, and custom content
- Customize properties of object types and create them on custom layers
- Automate tasks such as creating bills of materials (BOMs)
Map 3D toolset
The Map 3D toolset is included with AutoCAD
Our model-based geographic information system (GIS) mapping software provides access to CAD and GIS data to support planning, design, and management. With the Map 3D toolset, you can:
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Directly access spatial data using Feature Data Objects (FDO) technology
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Directly edit geospatial data
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Manage infrastructure systems with Enterprise Industry Models
MEP toolset
The MEP toolset is included with AutoCAD
HVAC and building systems are made easy with an industry-specific toolset for MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) that increases productivity by up to 85%.* With the MEP toolset, you can:
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Access our library of 10,500+ intelligent MEP objects
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Optimize your workflow with individual palettes and domain-specific ribbons
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Automatically update drawings, sheets, and schedules when changes occur
Electrical toolset
Electrical toolset is included with AutoCAD
Boost productivity by up to 95%* with electrical design features that help you create, modify, and document electrical controls systems. With the Electrical toolset, you can:
- Access a library of 65,000+ intelligent electrical symbols
- Automate numbering of wires and generation of component tags
- Generate and update multiple customized reports automatically
Plant 3D toolset
Plant 3D toolset is included with AutoCAD
Create and edit piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and 3D models, and extract piping orthographics and isometrics with an industry-specific toolset for plant design. With the Plant 3D toolset, you can:
- Collaborate securely in a cloud-based common data environment
- Speed up and automate P&ID drafting and 3D modeling with in-context commands
- Automatically create piping isometric drawings directly from the 3D model
Raster Design toolset
Raster Design toolset is included with AutoCAD
Use raster design tools in a specialized toolset to edit scanned drawings and convert raster images to DWG objects. With the Raster Design toolset, you can:
- Access tools to enhance image editing and cleanup
- Edit REM objects using standard AutoCAD commands
- Simplify your workflows with vectorization tools
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Shared Support Files for AutoCAD on the Web
For CAD admins looking to deploy templates, fonts, hatch pattern, plot styles, and LISP routines.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is AutoCAD used for?
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.
Who uses Autodesk AutoCAD?
Autodesk AutoCAD is used by students, architects, designers, engineers, project managers, real estate developers, and construction professionals to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.
What is the difference between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT?
AutoCAD LT is powerful 2D CAD software used for precision drafting and documentation. AutoCAD includes all the features of AutoCAD LT, plus additional features to benefit productivity such as 3D modeling and automation of repetitive processes. AutoCAD also lets you customize the user interface with APIs and add-on apps. With AutoCAD, users are able work more efficiently with seven industry-specific toolsets to enhance automation and productivity for tasks in architecture, mechanical design, electrical design, plant design, plumbing, converting raster images, geographic information systems, and 3D mapping.
Which versions of AutoCAD can I use if I subscribe to the current version?
Your AutoCAD subscription gives you access to install and use the current version and three previous versions of AutoCAD. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk account (US site) after subscribing. Alaways refer previous releases available for subscribers from Autodesk website.
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