# ACDSee, SketchUp vs AutoCAD Comparison

| | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 281 | 1,324 | 1,930 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (79.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $59.99 - $149.99 MSRP | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | $260.00 1 user | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### ACDSee

Pros:
- Photo Editing (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Loading (1 reviews)
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)

### SketchUp

Pros:
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Rendering Quality (7 reviews)
- Expensive (5 reviews)

### AutoCAD

Pros:
- Ease of Use (183 reviews)
- Drawing (116 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (65 reviews)
- Learning Curve (48 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (240 reviews) | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | 8.8 (1575 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (243 reviews) | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | 8.3 (1583 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (55 reviews) | 9.0 (269 reviews) | 8.3 (343 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (178 reviews) | 8.1 (902 reviews) | 8.2 (1419 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (237 reviews) | 8.2 (1120 reviews) | 8.0 (1544 reviews) | 

---
## Pricing

### ACDSee

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: ACDSee Photo Studio Standard, Professional, and Ultimate

Price: $59.99 - $149.99 MSRP


[Learn more about ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### SketchUp

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Go Subscription

Price: $129.00 1 Seats Per Year

Description: Design & collaborate anywhere.

Key Features:
- Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### AutoCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: $260.00 1 user

Description: Access software 1 month at a time for the lowest up-front investment.


Key Features:
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 490 |

#### Design

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (298 reviews) | 8.4 (411 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.8 (296 reviews) | 7.3 (378 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (297 reviews) | 9.2 (428 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (410 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 7.9 (271 reviews) | 8.2 (371 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | 7.6 (221 reviews) | 8.3 (199 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | 6.8 (222 reviews) | 7.9 (368 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 8.3 (293 reviews) | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 7.1 (269 reviews) | 8.7 (416 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 7.5 (259 reviews) | 8.7 (396 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 7.5 (239 reviews) | 8.4 (367 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (357 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | 6.6 (216 reviews) | 7.5 (335 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | 6.8 (201 reviews) | 8.1 (187 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 6.5 (190 reviews) | 7.8 (180 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.2 (118 reviews) | 7.2 (48 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.1 (118 reviews) | 7.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.4 (119 reviews) | 6.2 (48 reviews) | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 290 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 7.0 (274 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | 6.9 (268 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 6.4 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | 7.0 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | 6.6 (264 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | 7.5 (270 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.4 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 6.7 (253 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | 7.6 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | 7.7 (261 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 6.1 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.2 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 595 |

#### Design

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (305 reviews) | 9.5 (529 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 8.0 (495 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 8.2 (488 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.7 (294 reviews) | 7.4 (427 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (297 reviews) | 8.7 (495 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | 9.1 (305 reviews) | 8.2 (438 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.8 (304 reviews) | 8.5 (484 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | 8.3 (290 reviews) | 8.5 (458 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 7.4 (265 reviews) | 8.6 (478 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 7.5 (264 reviews) | 8.6 (470 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | 7.3 (244 reviews) | 8.4 (447 reviews) | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 
| **Reporting ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.5/10 | 166 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | 7.3 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | 7.4 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 6.6 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate** | Not enough data | 6.9 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 9.0 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.9 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **2D Modeling** | Not enough data | 7.5 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | Not enough data | 7.2 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Liveability** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Movement** | Not enough data | 7.3 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 477 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | 8.1 (460 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | 7.4 (464 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | 7.3 (453 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | 7.7 (448 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | 6.9 (444 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.4 (435 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.3 (411 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | 6.5 (394 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | 6.5 (368 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | 7.9 (419 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.2 (238 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Photo Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | 9.7/10 | 6 |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Photo Editing

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 21 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 

### Photo Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ACDSee** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Photo Management

| Feature | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to ACDSee (2):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing), [Photo Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-management)

**Unique to SketchUp (6):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to AutoCAD (4):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ACDSee | SketchUp | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 79.3% | 75.7% | 46.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 12.7% | 18.0% | 34.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 8.0% | 6.3% | 18.9% | 

### By Industry

#### ACDSee

- **Photography:** 26.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 2.9%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.9%
- **Design:** 2.5%
- **Real Estate:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 44.6%

#### SketchUp

- **Architecture & Planning:** 47.1%
- **Design:** 16.6%
- **Construction:** 11.1%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 1.1%
- **Retail:** 1.0%
- **Furniture:** 0.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 16.8%

#### AutoCAD

- **Architecture & Planning:** 22.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.4%
- **Construction:** 9.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.6%
- **Design:** 8.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 27.8%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to ACDSee

- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (888 reviews)
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- [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13352 reviews)
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### Alternatives to SketchUp

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### Alternatives to AutoCAD

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- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
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- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (405 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (50 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### ACDSee

- Title: [How can I avoid mixing the old rated pictures with the new ones?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15158-how-can-i-avoid-mixing-the-old-rated-pictures-with-the-new-ones) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi! What do you mean with old and new? Do you mean pics that you rated some days ago that you want to filter now? If so, with the new version you can create..."
- Title: [I don't think ACDSee allows a change to the 'canvas size' as is found in Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15143-i-don-t-think-acdsee-allows-a-change-to-the-canvas-size-as-is-found-in-photoshop) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Photo Studio 2020. Canvas size can be changed shown in last weeks webinar"
- Title: [How do you handle crashes when database grows big in size?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14455-how-do-you-handle-crashes-when-database-grows-big-in-size) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "When mine gets buggy I delete my database then the database gets rebuilt as you access different folders This might be a problem for some folks that use a..."
- Title: [Does ACDSee work on Mac?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-acdsee-work-on-mac) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! ACDSee work on Mac"
- Title: [What is ACDSee ultimate?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-acdsee-ultimate) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "ACDSee permits clients to see and coordinate their computerized photographs, as well as alter and improve them with a scope of highlights, for example,..."

### SketchUp

- Title: [What is SketchUp used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sketchup-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "What I primarily use SketchUp for is extremely quick concept ideas for the construction of a project or the explaining of a project. The programs easy..."
- Title: [Ye](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ye) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi!"
- Title: [When is the Sketchup for IPAD going to be released. I joined the beta back in September 2021 and have been waiting eagerly.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-is-the-sketchup-for-ipad-going-to-be-released-i-joined-the-beta-back-in-september-2021-and-have-been-waiting-eagerly) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey there! SketchUp for iPad has been released. Check out our website for more information: https://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-for-ipad"
- Title: [Building the site is a pain but is critical. This needs to be easier.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/building-the-site-is-a-pain-but-is-critical-this-needs-to-be-easier) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Try the 2DXY_SiteSurvey add-on.  The precise survey lines are very easy to set.  The become familiar with the integrated site location and sand box tools for..."
- Title: [What is next?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-next-d4049eff-b5d6-487f-b730-0c3f2631ae44) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "#iPad!!!"

### AutoCAD

- Title: [Can we add simulation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15648-can-we-add-simulation) — 4 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes we can do any kind of simulation here. This tool provides great flexibility."
- Title: [Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-of-the-features-might-be-useful-for-cad-software) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3d extend "
- Title: [What is AutoCAD Architecture used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-architecture-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "AutoCAD Architecture is a specialized version of AutoCAD developed for architects and building professionals. It provides intelligent architectural..."
- Title: [Can you do 3d in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-do-3d-in-autocad) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is AutoCAD software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-software-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "drafting, design and drawing production.  2d and 3d"

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