Architecture toolset
Speed up architectural drawing and documentation with over 8,000 intelligent architectural objects. Automate floor plans, sections, elevations, and more.
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD is one of the world's leading CAD software applications. With Autodesk AutoCAD software, design every detail, share precise drawings, and connect across desktop, cloud, and mobile devices with the reliability of TrustedDWG technology. Work faster from anywhere with industry-specific toolsets and AutoCAD web and mobile apps.
Electrical toolset
Boost productivity while designing and documenting electrical controls systems with over 65,000 intelligent electrical symbols. Design panel layouts and schematic diagrams.
Mechanical toolset
Accelerate product design with mechanical design features and over 700,000 intelligent manufacturing parts and symbols. Automate tasks, such as generating machine Components and creating bills of materials.
Plant 3D toolset
Produce P&IDs efficiently and integrate them into 3D plant design models using specialised plant design and engineering features. Quickly create plant layouts, schematic diagrams, and more.
MEP toolset
Efficiently draft, design, and document building systems with over 10,500 intelligent mechanical, electrical, and plumbing objects.
Easily design ductwork, electrical conduit, and circuiting for building systems.
Map 3D toolset
Improve planning and design by incorporating GIS and CAD data. Manage spatial data with standard data schema, automated business workflows, and report templates.
Raster design toolset
Convert raster images into DWG™ objects with raster-to-vector tools. Easily edit and clean up raster images while transforming them into vector drawings within a familiar AutoCAD environment.
Take the power of AutoCAD wherever you go
Stay connected to your CAD drawings at job sites and in clients’ offices with the AutoCAD web and mobile apps, included with an AutoCAD subscription.
AutoCAD mobile app
View, edit, annotate and create drawings in the field and on the go from a mobile device.
AutoCAD web app
With no installation required, simply log in to view, edit, annotate and create drawings quickly in your local web browser.
AutoCAD included in AEC & Product Design & Manufacturing Collections
AutoCAD File Types
The software supports a variety of file formats, including:
- DWG (drawing)
- DXF (drawing exchange format).
DWG files are the native file format of AutoCAD and can be opened and edited within the software.
DXF files are widely used to exchange drawings and designs between different CAD software applications.
AutoCAD also supports other file formats, such as DWF (design web format) and PDF (portable document format), which allow users to share their designs with others who do not have access to AutoCAD.
What are the 2D designs & 3D designs features?
2D Design Features
Drawing and Drafting Tools: AutoCAD provides a range of drawing and drafting tools that allow users to create accurate 2D designs.
Dimensioning: AutoCAD includes a range of dimensioning tools that enable users to add accurate measurements to their designs.
Layer Management: AutoCAD offers a powerful layer management system that enables users to organise their 2D designs effectively.
Blocks: AutoCAD allows users to create and reuse blocks, which are groups of objects that can be used as a single entity.
Hatch Patterns: AutoCAD offers a range of hatch patterns that enable users to add texture and shading to their 2D designs.
3D Design Features
3D Modeling Tools: AutoCAD provides a range of 3D modelling tools that enable users to create complex 3D designs.
Rendering: AutoCAD includes a powerful rendering engine that enables users to create photorealistic images of their 3D designs.
Solid Modelling: AutoCAD allows users to create solid models, which are 3D objects that have volume and mass.
Mesh Modelling: AutoCAD includes a range of mesh modelling tools that enable users to create 3D models made up of mesh objects.
Animation: AutoCAD includes an animation tool that enables users to create animations of their 3D designs.
FAQs
The software works by using vector graphics to represent objects and geometry, which can be easily edited and manipulated to create complex designs.
One of the key features of AutoCAD is its use of layers, which allows users to organise their designs and control the visibility of different elements. This makes it easy to manage large and complex drawings, and to make changes and updates as needed.
AutoCAD also includes a variety of drawing tools and commands, such as lines, circles, arcs, and polylines, as well as more advanced features like fillets, chamfers, and splines. These tools allow users to create complex shapes and geometries quickly and easily, making it an ideal software choice for architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
AutoCAD is widely used for creating detailed 2D and 3D designs in a variety of industries. It is commonly applied in architectural plans, mechanical designs, electrical systems, and civil engineering projects.
The software enables users to draft, model, and edit complex geometries, create precise drawings, automate repetitive tasks, and generate schedules, lists, and tables efficiently.
AutoCAD is primarily used by professionals in industries such as architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and design.
Architects use it for building layouts and floor plans, engineers for system designs, and product designers for modelling prototypes. It is also widely utilised by drafters, interior designers, and project managers to streamline workflows and ensure precise documentation.
AutoCAD 2022: New Features and Updates
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