# Designcenter, Modo vs AutoCAD Comparison | | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 600 | 86 | 1,936 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (39.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (74.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month | £74.00 1 Users Per Month | $260.00 1 user | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Designcenter Pros: - Features (81 reviews) - Ease of Use (64 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (31 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (30 reviews) ### Modo **Not enough data** ### AutoCAD Pros: - Ease of Use (183 reviews) - Drawing (116 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (65 reviews) - Learning Curve (48 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (238 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 8.8 (1582 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (481 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 8.3 (1590 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (346 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (350 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (38 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 8.0 (204 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (225 reviews) | 8.4 (66 reviews) | 8.2 (1426 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (203 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (231 reviews) | 7.3 (73 reviews) | 8.0 (1550 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Designcenter #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Designcenter X NX Essentials Price: Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month Description: Browser-based essential NX CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit NX data with zero translation. Key Features: - Feature-based solid modeling - Synchronous technology - Drafting [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Modo #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Monthly Subscription Price: £74.00 1 Users Per Month Description: Month-by-month subscription with no contract. Key Features: - Access to new product releases and features - Continued Support [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/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 | |---|---|---| | **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A | | **Modo** | N/A | N/A | | **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 490 | #### Design | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Visualizing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (411 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (378 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (428 reviews) | | **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (410 reviews) | | **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (371 reviews) | | **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (199 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi User** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (368 reviews) | | **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (422 reviews) | | **Annotating ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (416 reviews) | | **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (396 reviews) | #### Construction | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (367 reviews) | | **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (357 reviews) | | **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (335 reviews) | | **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (187 reviews) | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (180 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (48 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (46 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (48 reviews) | #### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | 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 | Designcenter | Modo | 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 | Designcenter | Modo | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A | | **Modo** | 7.3/10 | 24 | | **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 6.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Topology** | Not enough data | 8.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 5.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 5.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Effects** | Not enough data | 7.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Move | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | 7.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Render** | Not enough data | 8.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Views** | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Store & Manage | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 7.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Controls** | Not enough data | 8.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | 7.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A | | **Modo** | N/A | N/A | | **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 601 | #### Design | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (534 reviews) | | **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (499 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (492 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (428 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (496 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (439 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (486 reviews) | | **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (460 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (480 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (475 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (448 reviews) | ### GIS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A | | **Modo** | N/A | N/A | | **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 | #### Data Management | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | 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 | Designcenter | Modo | 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 | Designcenter | Modo | 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) | ### Additive Manufacturing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Designcenter** | 8.2/10 | 57 | | **Modo** | N/A | N/A | | **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### File Support - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **STL Compatible** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3MF Compatible** | 8.6 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **OBJ Compatible** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Mesh Repair** | 8.2 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Editing** | 9.1 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Standalone Slicer** | 8.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 9.2 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Cloud-based Platform** | 8.3 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Downloadable Application** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | 5.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Architectural Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A | | **Modo** | 7.4/10 | 11 | | **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Library | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Objects** | Not enough data | 5.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Materials** | Not enough data | 6.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Rendering | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Textures** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Shading** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Lighting** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | 6.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### 3D Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A | | **Modo** | N/A | N/A | | **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Animation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A | | **Modo** | N/A | N/A | | **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Animation | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | 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 | ### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Designcenter** | 8.8/10 | 131 | | **Modo** | N/A | N/A | | **AutoCAD** | 8.2/10 | 22 | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.4 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) | | **Rendering Tools** | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | 9.1 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | 9.3 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | | **Text Editing Tools** | 8.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Export Files** | 9.0 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | | **Import Files** | 8.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | | **File Interoperability** | 8.8 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | | **Backwards compatibility** | 8.4 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | | **File size** | 8.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | 8.7 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | | **Custom Scripts** | 8.2 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | | **Custom Menus** | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | | **Custom Interface** | 8.8 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | 8.8 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | | **Task-based interfaces** | 8.6 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.8 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | 8.8 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to Designcenter (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing) **Unique to Modo (4):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation) **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 | Designcenter | Modo | AutoCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 26.7% | 74.7% | 46.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 33.8% | 18.1% | 34.2% | | **Enterprise** | 39.4% | 7.2% | 18.9% | ### By Industry #### Designcenter - **Automotive:** 15.2% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 14.9% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 11.0% - **Defense & Space:** 5.9% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.7% - **Design:** 5.3% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.9% - **Manufacturing:** 3.7% - **Computer Software:** 2.8% - **Semiconductors:** 2.7% - **Other:** 28.9% #### Modo - **Design:** 21.7% - **Computer Games:** 9.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.6% - **Animation:** 8.4% - **Graphic Design:** 7.2% - **Architecture & Planning:** 6.0% - **Higher Education:** 4.8% - **Fine Art:** 3.6% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.6% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.4% - **Other:** 22.9% #### AutoCAD - **Architecture & Planning:** 22.2% - **Civil Engineering:** 10.4% - **Construction:** 9.2% - **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:** 27.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Designcenter - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews) - [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (256 reviews) - [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews) - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1008 reviews) - 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[SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 reviews) - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1008 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews) - [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (606 reviews) - [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews) - [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (416 reviews) - [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews) - [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (50 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Designcenter - Title: [Which companies are using NX software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-companies-are-using-nx-software) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "https://www.sw.siemens.com/de-DE/customer-case-study/?fm_1ARrzH=true&f2=EwNgrAjFEiQ" - Title: [What is NX software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-software-used-for) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "NX software used mainly for CAD modeling, Simulation And analysis" - Title: [What is NX CAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-cad-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "It is used for Product design as well as Tool/Mold design. It is also used for 2D drawing. In die casting industry, it is used vastly for Mold design due to..." - Title: [Can I use NX for 3D printing purpose?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-nx-for-3d-printing-purpose) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can use" ### Modo - Title: [Hwo do i go back and edit the fusion item after converring the mesh fusion item?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50604-hwo-do-i-go-back-and-edit-the-fusion-item-after-converring-the-mesh-fusion-item) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi Cristian, Sorry, you're having issues, I've reported the issue to our support team. If you'd like to also submit a ticket through the support portal..." - Title: [how to accurately convert fusionsurface to polygonsurface?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36915-how-to-accurately-convert-fusionsurface-to-polygonsurface) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi Mohammad, Thanks for your post, check out our Mesh Fusion documentation..." ### 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" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-vs-modo-vs-autocad)