Autodesk AutoCAD Review

PROS: It's really good software for my area, since I'm a civil engineer and I often do a lot of drawings

CONS: When you want to load a file of points it becomes really complicated if it is a very large text file

PROS: I’m using Autocad for 12 years by now, and I have to say that they have reallyn improved the tool and made it more easier to work with. The layout is similar as on Microsoft Word/Excel so you won’t have any troubles in the beginning. In my opinion, it would be great if you can remember as many short cuts as possible so you can get the work done in less time. If there is something that is unknown you can always search for its training materials through active forums or you can ask guidance from its customer support.

CONS: It takes time to learn the software and you have to be patient. I have a feeling that Autocad is more for architectural drawings but I’d like to see more options for electrical engineering. Also, it slows down the machine.

PROS: I like how simple thos software is and it doesn’t requires inserting coordinates, addresses and time of the day. It’s as same as drafting on a paper but you have an option to undo and save your work every minute. This is my first drafting program I learned to use and I really enjoy working with it for so long.

CONS: The 3D section is very poor, it would be great to have it in the same program when working on a project.

PROS: The layout and ploting are great, it provides with fast and flexible drawing options, modefieing tools and 2D features. Also, it offers importing and exporting. This is extremely helpful tool for GIS plans, architecture, and planning.

CONS: I don’t like its 3D tools and it requires to much working if you want better editing and creating. Also, when it comes to dealing with images in background can be frustrating as well.

PROS: The updates makes the experience efficient and you can quickly do the work. There is great integration with other Autodesk software and all Adobe suits. I can easily manipulate and make changes, with Exref I can include multiple users to work simultaneously and this means that we can improve our productivity.

CONS: PDF to AutoCad conversion is still immature proces. Also, the 3D design could be improved so it can provide better material library and they can even include natural light intensity and other apsects with reference.

PROS: I like that i can use shortcuts and remap them to any keystroke I want. Annotative text and dimensions are implemented properly and it allows us to place text/dimensions in a various location per scale. I like AutoCad dynamic blocks, and these blocks can redraw themselves through entire dimensions.

CONS: Compared to Microstation, the loading time on the software is extremely slow and even files that have huge amount of linework function slowly. Also, I don’t like its limitation when working with Xrefs. It can be really slow and limited when bringing information into a drawing from Xrefs.

PROS: AutoCad is the first software I have learned, and it is one of the favorite CAD software among the students and architecture professionals. I use lot of Autodesk software for designing and I’m using it to design fast plans or even construction details. I like using Autocad as a drafting tool for my design studies. The interface is intuitive and easy to use.

CONS: I’m using this tool as a complement, I don’t use it as a main tool and I prefer BIM technology instead of this one because I can generate more information in the model and make modifications easily.

PROS: AutoCad is a leader in CAD software, I tried other CAD tools and while they all offer same basic functions the experience that users have with AutoCad makes it to stand out. I like to use the command line so I can type in a lot of functions, also with typing and mousework I can do my work easier and quicker.

CONS: Every year the team behind AutoCad comes with new version that is a bit costly and what I don’t like is that all the functions are same, there is no change within the functionality. Also, whenever new version comes up I have difficulties in finding functions I need.

PROS: AutoCad is the first software I have learned, and it is one of the favorite CAD software among the students and architecture professionals. I use lot of Autodesk software for designing and I’m using it to design fast plans or even construction details. I like using Autocad as a drafting tool for my design studies. The interface is intuitive and easy to use.

CONS: I’m using this tool as a complement, I don’t use it as a main tool and I prefer BIM technology instead of this one because I can generate more information in the model and make modifications easily.

PROS: What I like most about this tool is the abiliy to reference external AutoCAd drawings so I can work on small parts of entire design instead of on one massive file that runs way to slowly. I also like the ability to create blocks and creating standard symbol like logo/arrow or something to bring into our drawing and withiout the need to re-draw it again. Also, I like that various colors of lines correspond to various line weights when printed.

CONS: The program crashes frequently and troubleshooting problems on AC can be difficult. It can be really hard to create hatch because the tool has some issues.

PROS: I like everything about AutoCad because it is highly helpful solution for my career. It offers great things and lot of ways to get from point A to point B and this means that the tool is highly helpful when you work on achievening your goals.

CONS: I’m using it for some time and I haven’t run into soemthing that I might dislike.

PROS: I like that i can use shortcuts and remap them to any keystroke I want. Annotative text and dimensions are implemented properly and it allows us to place text/dimensions in a various location per scale. I like AutoCad dynamic blocks, and these blocks can redraw themselves through entire dimensions.

CONS: Compared to Microstation, the loading time on the software is extremely slow and even files that have huge amount of linework function slowly. Also, I don’t like its limitation when working with Xrefs. It can be really slow and limited when bringing information into a drawing from Xrefs.

PROS: AutoCad is a leader in CAD software, I tried other CAD tools and while they all offer same basic functions the experience that users have with AutoCad makes it to stand out. I like to use the command line so I can type in a lot of functions, also with typing and mousework I can do my work easier and quicker.

CONS: Every year the team behind AutoCad comes with new version that is a bit costly and what I don’t like is that all the functions are same, there is no change within the functionality. Also, whenever new version comes up I have difficulties in finding functions I need.

PROS: The updates makes the experience efficient and you can quickly do the work. There is great integration with other Autodesk software and all Adobe suits. I can easily manipulate and make changes, with Exref I can include multiple users to work simultaneously and this means that we can improve our productivity.

CONS: PDF to AutoCad conversion is still immature proces. Also, the 3D design could be improved so it can provide better material library and they can even include natural light intensity and other apsects with reference.

PROS: What I like most about this tool is the abiliy to reference external AutoCAd drawings so I can work on small parts of entire design instead of on one massive file that runs way to slowly. I also like the ability to create blocks and creating standard symbol like logo/arrow or something to bring into our drawing and withiout the need to re-draw it again. Also, I like that various colors of lines correspond to various line weights when printed.

CONS: The program crashes frequently and troubleshooting problems on AC can be difficult. It can be really hard to create hatch because the tool has some issues.

PROS: I like how simple thos software is and it doesn’t requires inserting coordinates, addresses and time of the day. It’s as same as drafting on a paper but you have an option to undo and save your work every minute. This is my first drafting program I learned to use and I really enjoy working with it for so long.

CONS: The 3D section is very poor, it would be great to have it in the same program when working on a project.

PROS: I like everything about AutoCad because it is highly helpful solution for my career. It offers great things and lot of ways to get from point A to point B and this means that the tool is highly helpful when you work on achievening your goals.

CONS: I’m using it for some time and I haven’t run into soemthing that I might dislike.

PROS: I’m using Autocad for 12 years by now, and I have to say that they have reallyn improved the tool and made it more easier to work with. The layout is similar as on Microsoft Word/Excel so you won’t have any troubles in the beginning. In my opinion, it would be great if you can remember as many short cuts as possible so you can get the work done in less time. If there is something that is unknown you can always search for its training materials through active forums or you can ask guidance from its customer support.

CONS: It takes time to learn the software and you have to be patient. I have a feeling that Autocad is more for architectural drawings but I’d like to see more options for electrical engineering. Also, it slows down the machine.

PROS: The layout and ploting are great, it provides with fast and flexible drawing options, modefieing tools and 2D features. Also, it offers importing and exporting. This is extremely helpful tool for GIS plans, architecture, and planning.

CONS: I don’t like its 3D tools and it requires to much working if you want better editing and creating. Also, when it comes to dealing with images in background can be frustrating as well.