AutoCAD Features

As reported in 409 AutoCAD reviews. Design your project in 3D

Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. 377 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 415 AutoCAD reviews. Ability to create 2D and 3D drawings of your structure.

Ability to edit designs with a WYSIWYG editor 406 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 371 AutoCAD reviews. Create and animate the sequences of steps, materials and building crews needed to construct your building.

Based on 197 AutoCAD reviews. Allows users to create relationships between objects so design changes are dynamically updated

Based on 494 AutoCAD reviews. Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon.

Create realistic 3D models of your design 468 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Design your structure in 3D. 469 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. 423 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Allows users to save and share work in one project 363 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Ability to import and export 2D and 3D files to the platform so your team can update designs and collaborate as needed. This feature was mentioned in 416 AutoCAD reviews.

Add keynotes, tags, dimensions and more to your document. 410 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Store various types of documents within this platform. 394 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 473 AutoCAD reviews. Annotate your designs with various notes and tags.

As reported in 460 AutoCAD reviews. Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models.

As reported in 441 AutoCAD reviews. Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties.

Ability to create models of various systems that need to be integrated into the structure. This feature was mentioned in 365 AutoCAD reviews.

Add reinforcement to vital points in the model of your structure. This feature was mentioned in 357 AutoCAD reviews.

Based on 335 AutoCAD reviews. Ability to detect clashing elements, such as electrical conduit or ductwork that run into a beam.

As reported in 186 AutoCAD reviews. Allows users to utilize grading tools to design finished ground surfaces

Allows users to calculate cut and fill earthwork quantities between two surfaces. This feature was mentioned in 180 AutoCAD reviews.

Import and export files in a number of different formats. 483 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 436 AutoCAD reviews. Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape.

View your model from any angle while you design and edit. 480 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 455 AutoCAD reviews. Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry.

Ability to input geographic data into GIS. 38 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Store vast amounts of data in a variety of ways, such as individual files, databases, geodatabases, or the cloud. This feature was mentioned in 37 AutoCAD reviews.

Ability to make edits to data as the landscape changes. 36 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 38 AutoCAD reviews. Bring data to life in a 2D or 3D format.

As reported in 38 AutoCAD reviews. Assign locations to significant addresses so they may placed as points on the map.

Select a point on the map and display data within a certain radius. This feature was mentioned in 33 AutoCAD reviews.

Visualize different forms of data in one single image. 37 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Ability to take all of the collected data and publish it into one map. 35 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Ability to read data to make informed decisions and predict patterns. This feature was mentioned in 35 AutoCAD reviews.

As reported in 35 AutoCAD reviews. Export information on a specific data in the map.

As reported in 30 AutoCAD reviews. Study data in live time to analyze any changes happening in the location.

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 48 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 46 AutoCAD reviews. Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 48 AutoCAD reviews.

Offers the ability to modify 3D primitives, including parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, and symmetrical editing processes This feature was mentioned in 13 AutoCAD reviews.

Offers ease of use when accessing rendering tools such as lighting tools, texture mapping, and custom material creation This feature was mentioned in 13 AutoCAD reviews.

Provides ease of use when accessing basic drawing tools such as lines, circles, polygons, and other fundamental geometric shapes. 14 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 13 AutoCAD reviews. Offers ease of use when accessing basic editing tools like erase, trim, extend, undo, and more.

As reported in 13 AutoCAD reviews. Provides ease of use when accessing basic text creation and modification tools such as font style, multi-line text, wrap-around text, justification, spell checker, etc.

Supports exporting designs to a variety of file formats, facilitating compatibility with other software and workflows. This feature was mentioned in 13 AutoCAD reviews.

Based on 13 AutoCAD reviews. Supports a variety of file formats for import, enabling users to incorporate external data into their designs.

Maintains compatibility with a variety of advanced design and imaging applications, ensuring integration and interoperability across different software platforms. 13 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Maintains compatibility between current and previous versions of their file formats, allowing users to open and work with files created in older versions without issues. 13 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Based on 13 AutoCAD reviews. Supports a range of file sizes, ensuring smooth performance even when working with large or complex designs.

Offers the ability to create custom commands or command aliases, change the active customization file, and configure command properties according to user preferences and workflow requirements. This feature was mentioned in 13 AutoCAD reviews.

Ability to create custom scripts to automate tasks, such as add standard layers or styles to a drawing, update the title block, or automate plotting tasks. This feature was mentioned in 13 AutoCAD reviews.

As reported in 12 AutoCAD reviews. Ability to create custom menus, sub-menus, and contextual menus. Can create new toolbars and arrange menus in workspace.

Based on 14 AutoCAD reviews. Offers the ability to customize the user interface and tailor the workspace according to the users' specific needs and preferences.

Supports hardware developers by default or through the use of custom drivers, ensuring compatibility with various hardware configurations commonly used by designers and engineers. 12 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

Offers tailored interfaces for common tasks by default or through user customization, accommodating individuals' workflow needs and preferences. 12 reviewers of AutoCAD have provided feedback on this feature.

As reported in 12 AutoCAD reviews. Supports multiple user interface customizations, allowing users to store and recall interfaces as needed without closing the application or requiring scripting knowledge.

As reported in 12 AutoCAD reviews. Basic commands have clear names and on-cursor documentation, like tooltips and pop-up descriptions, offers clarification of icons and other user interface elements.

Provide role/permission controls for secure collaboration across project teams

Store, manage, and share all design, documentation, and project data in one unified environment

Track and forecast costs across the building lifecycle, from design to construction and beyond

Generate accurate material takeoffs, project cost estimates, and budgeting reports

Detect and resolve conflicts between electrical systems and other building components

Provide tools for designing and modeling electrical systems (power distribution, wiring, panels)

Support seamless integration of electrical systems with mechanical and plumbing (MEP) designs

Offer simulation tools for electrical load analysis, capacity planning, and fault detection

Integrate electrical models with BIM and CAD platforms for holistic project collaboration

Enable integration with circuit design tools for detailed schematics and layout coordination