AutoCAD Features

Design your project in 3D

Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware.

Ability to create 2D and 3D drawings of your structure.

Ability to edit designs with a WYSIWYG editor

Create and animate the sequences of steps, materials and building crews needed to construct your building.

Allows users to create relationships between objects so design changes are dynamically updated

Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon.

Create realistic 3D models of your design

Design your structure in 3D.

Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware.

Allows users to save and share work in one project

Ability to import and export 2D and 3D files to the platform so your team can update designs and collaborate as needed.

Add keynotes, tags, dimensions and more to your document.

Store various types of documents within this platform.

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Annotate your designs with various notes and tags.

Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models.

Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties.

Ability to create models of various systems that need to be integrated into the structure.

Add reinforcement to vital points in the model of your structure.

Ability to detect clashing elements, such as electrical conduit or ductwork that run into a beam.

Allows users to utilize grading tools to design finished ground surfaces

Allows users to calculate cut and fill earthwork quantities between two surfaces.

Computer aided design to create precision drawings or technical illustrations

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Import and export files in a number of different formats.

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.

Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry.

Ability to input geographic data into GIS.

Store vast amounts of data in a variety of ways, such as individual files, databases, geodatabases, or the cloud.

Ability to make edits to data as the landscape changes.

Bring data to life in a 2D or 3D format.

Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources

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.

Visualize different forms of data in one single image.

Ability to take all of the collected data and publish it into one map.

Ability to read data to make informed decisions and predict patterns.

Export information on a specific data in the map.

Study data in live time to analyze any changes happening in the location.

Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance

Apply statistical/mathematical models to sets of data

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements.

Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Offers the ability to modify 3D primitives, including parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, and symmetrical editing processes

Offers ease of use when accessing rendering tools such as lighting tools, texture mapping, and custom material creation

Provides ease of use when accessing basic drawing tools such as lines, circles, polygons, and other fundamental geometric shapes.

Offers ease of use when accessing basic editing tools like erase, trim, extend, undo, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ability to create custom menus, sub-menus, and contextual menus. Can create new toolbars and arrange menus in workspace.

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.

Offers tailored interfaces for common tasks by default or through user customization, accommodating individuals' workflow needs and preferences.

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

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

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Works across multiple software systems or databases

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 monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions

Track information, qualifications, and contact details of subcontractors

Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments

Create, manage and track all task activities and progression

Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Track, store, and access client contracts or licenses

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

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

Record and follow the progress of every issue

Detects conflicts in the latest version when multiple users are editing a file at the same time

Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish

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

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Helps create, plan and design construction models for AEC businesses

Ability to insert animations/transitions

Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions

Import various types of media (e.g., images, presentations, videos, music, etc.) to be used in eLearning courses

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Representation of any object in 3D

Supports video files

Centralized repository to store content and assets

Generation of non-photorealistic images from a 2D or 3D model

Create professional looking videos by manipulating video footage with filters, special effects, trimming, filters and transitions

Pre-defined templates within a library for common cases such as contracts, websites, emails, and more

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Manage digital assets

Search and/or filter for items using names, keywords, descriptions, tags, metadata, etc.

Create text to match video content

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Primarily serving architecture, engineering, and construction industry professionals

Manage and track financials on a project-to-project basis

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Graphical representation of data

Representation of any object in 3D

Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

A way to visually represent data where different categories of items are marked with different colors

Create custom maps

Visualize locations on a map

Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc.

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Share maps with internal and external stakeholders

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

The ability of two or more systems to exchange information or data.

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Support for uploading and retaining image files in the cemetery records database

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Geographic location of visitors determines behavior of the software

Process of gathering, measuring, and analyzing accurate data

Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints

Determines the location of a device using GPS or an IP address

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Import and export data to and from software applications

Manage and support multiple locations

Representation of any object in 3D

Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Edit, touch up, and convert images for publishing

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Ability to insert animations/transitions

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services

Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency

Designed for 3D printing purposes

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Using physical, mathematical, or logical models as a basis for simulations to generate data for managerial or technical decision-making

Intended to be used by manufacturers

Includes a variety of messaging formats including industry-specific (EDIFACT, HL7, X12)

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Create, draw, and annotate graphical content directly within the software application

Ability to handle several projects simultaneously

Intended to be used by architects

Centralized repository to store content and assets

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal

Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Graphical representation of data

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources

Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Custom forms to streamline repetitious aspects of a document

Database of components and materials used in design templates

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Create, save, and store files

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing

Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO)

Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders

Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers

Integrate with a third-party accounting system

A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.

Active reporting of data and metrics

Import and export data to and from software applications

Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases

Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss

Track and visualize the status of an ongoing job and the time spent on tasks or projects

Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins

Receive data and information in real time

Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc.

Primarily serving commercial or industrial locations needing electrical work

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc.

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Integrates with QuickBooks

Manage and track all job information and associated tasks

Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar

Store and organize information about customers and previous interactions

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Digitally sign online documents

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships

Electronically collect payments for goods or services

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

Capture signatures via mobile devices

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests

Alter the layout and content of reports

Track, store, and access client contracts or licenses

System to support the positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) measurements of an object or individual

Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments

Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply

Planning and managing the execution of tasks or jobs within a computer system, network, or other automated environments

Store and organize documents in a centralized system

Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes

Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Track and manage the scheduling of tasks

An industrial computer control system that monitors the state of input devices and controls the state of output devices

Using physical, mathematical, or logical models as a basis for simulations to generate data for managerial or technical decision-making

System layout that could be created once and saved for future use

Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.

Perform various mathematical calculations using the data

Design products in 3D

Custom forms to streamline repetitious aspects of a document

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content

Computer aided design to create precision drawings or technical illustrations

Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Centralized repository to store content and assets

A simplified notation for representing a power system

Create, manage and access prototypes to capture design concepts and test on users

Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency

Track parts inventory levels and manage re-stocking

Making price adjustments to comparable property

Defining elements like architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specific requirements

A repository of symbols commonly used in respective industry

Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities

Includes a variety of messaging formats including industry-specific (EDIFACT, HL7, X12)

Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work

A system that allows access to a database structure without relying on an external program

Automatically formats data in a predetermined way

Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection

Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal

Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions

Graphical representation of data

Representation of any object in 3D

Track the duration and expiration of warranty as well as any obligations under that warranty

Calculate total itemized costs, including initial costs and any changes

Tracks all change orders submitted across projects and updates the budget to reflect the most recent costs

Store information about leads or contacts and track, manage and nurture them throughout the sales process

Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred

Manages, automates, stores, and tracks permits to ensure regulatory compliance for multiple industries

Access the system via a mobile application

Track the amount of time spent on a job or task

Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat

Manage all supplier data and operations

Accept and process online payment transactions

Specialized for organizations who focus on residential projects

Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system

Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison

Defining the project's scope, deliverables, schedules, resources, budget, critical path, dependencies and constraints

Private online space that lets businesses securely share documents and provide information access to clients

Track information, qualifications, and contact details of subcontractors

Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses

Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.

Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish

Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data

Have features and use cases that do not fit into existing Construction software categories

Provide specialized, emerging, or cross-functional capabilities that enhance processes, workflows, or decision-making

Address unique or niche requirements not covered by mainstream software solutions

Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications

Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions

Manage relationships with customers and address customer concerns

Track work performed and resources used for past customers, sites, or assets

Serving plumbing industry professionals

Oversee technicians and track their assigned work orders

Track the location of specific equipment at all times

Plan daily routes to optimize employee scheduling and provide directions

Measure digital plans to calculate labor and materials needed

Notifications via mobile devices

Organize and schedule projects

Forecast the cost and resources required to complete a project

Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction

Collection of data related to the costs associated with various items, products, services, or activities

Displays a graphical view of a build assembly to visualize which portion of the project you're estimating

Intended to be used by general contractors

Send messages via SMS

For commercial and industrial purposes

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Manage, organize, and store contact information

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Electronically collect payments for goods or services

Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Import and export data to and from software applications

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Provides a channel for team members to share AI models, media files, communicate, and work together

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Store and organize documents in a centralized system

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.

Graphical representation of data

Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions

Create, manage and track all task activities and progression

Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service

Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more

Pre-designed project plans that can be customized

Designed for 3D printing purposes

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Centralized database to track details of properties (including lease, tenant, and owner information)

Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.

Create, save, and store files

Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers

Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders

Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency

Store information about leads or contacts and track, manage and nurture them throughout the sales process

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments

Create, manage, or update project workflows.

Create proposals based on costs of labor and materials

Seamlessly integrates with 3rd party websites

Centralized repository to store content and assets

Information, data and reports that are being tracked over time

Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization

Pre-defined templates within a library for common cases such as contracts, websites, emails, and more

Actual floor locations and directions with the virtual floor map to reflect a realistic view of the floor during the virtual tour

Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection

Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc.

For residential properties

A simplified notation for representing a power system

Perform various mathematical calculations using the data

Computer aided design to create precision drawings or technical illustrations

Create and add 360-degree videos to the virtual tour

Defining elements like architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specific requirements

Automatically formats data in a predetermined way

Edit, touch up, and convert images for publishing

Portal for property owners to manage property listings, upload documents, track payments and generate reports

Track, store, and access client contracts or licenses

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

View and compare images, studies, etc., to track changes over time

Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal

Manage and monitor rental payments, coordinate any tenant alterations, and handle lease amendments

Create designs using pre-built templates or customize them with flowcharts, mindmaps, wireframes, network diagrams and org charts

Track and manage inspections for worksites, vehicles, and/or equipment to remain compliant with industry standards

Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data

Electronic signing method that validates the authenticity and integrity of a digital document

Dedicated portal for tenants to submit their queries or maintenance requests, pay rent & interact with staff

Online forums/groups where users can ask questions, share ideas, best practices, etc.

Tracking previous payments, the next due payment and regularity in monthly rent collection from tenants

Implementation of various strategies to manage tax obligations via planning and maintaining compliance

Create, edit, and monitor product or property details displayed on listing websites (i.e. agency websites, third party listing sites)

Track information, qualifications, and contact details of subcontractors

Primarily serving architecture, engineering, and construction industry professionals

Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities

Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work

Involves selling of insurance solutions, managing policies, handling claims & assessing risk and coverage

Capture, organize and track product-specific data and information in a centralized location

Assign, track and manage customers' service requests such as service enquiry, feedback/complaints and more

Manage, maintain and track the performance of assets and equipment

Designs generated in either 2D or 3D format

Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services

Visual representation of data using various graphical elements such as charts, graphs, maps & other visual aids

Monitor and manage manufacturing and production processes.

Keep track of vacant properties

Researching and validating a person's criminal, educational, job or financial records

Access the system via a mobile application

Track parts inventory levels and manage re-stocking

Ability to handle several projects simultaneously

A system that allows access to a database structure without relying on an external program

Match clients or tenants with suitable properties based on their specific requirements, preferences and budget

Share and present designs

Manage, record and track all business exchanges in form of money and its related interactions in the system

Create original videos from scratch

Includes a variety of messaging formats including industry-specific (EDIFACT, HL7, X12)

Using physical, mathematical, or logical models as a basis for simulations to generate data for managerial or technical decision-making

Create, manage and access prototypes to capture design concepts and test on users

Representation of any object in 3D

Integration of electrical and mechanical engineering to create hybrid systems

Making price adjustments to comparable property

Track and manage staff profiles, recruitment, schedules, productivity, career development and performance

Intended to be used by architects

Create panoramic images

Supports multiple file formats, such as Doc, Docx, PDF, HTML, etc.

An industrial computer control system that monitors the state of input devices and controls the state of output devices

A repository of symbols commonly used in respective industry

Obtain, monitor, and review customer feedback/complaints relating to products and services to improve customer satisfaction

Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content

Representation of any object in 3D

For realtors, real estate investors, property managers, and other real estate professionals.

Used for training or educational purposes

Enables schematic data presentation through org charts, mind maps, flowcharts, and process diagrams.

Analysis of a property to determine its best use based on location, local zoning regulations, codes, and economic viability

Process to evaluate a person's creditworthiness and their ability to manage debt and make timely payments

For commercial properties such as office buildings, medical centers, malls, hotels, retail stores and other public buildings

Simulate physical behavior for a design or structure

For electrical engineering

For mechanical engineering

For civil engineering

Primarily serving commercial or industrial locations needing electrical work

Allows the calculation of fees for late rent payments

Ability to insert animations/transitions

Visualize products in real time, as they are configured

Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs

System layout that could be created once and saved for future use

Custom forms to streamline repetitious aspects of a document

Having a bird's eye or aerial view of floor plan or property displaying structural and design details in 2D or 3D

Create, draw, and annotate graphical content directly within the software application

Design products in 3D

3D design and modeling tool enabling a virtual information model

Database of components and materials used in design templates

Generation of non-photorealistic images from a 2D or 3D model

Edit images and create drawings with computer-aided design (CAD) tools

Prepare preliminary versions of digital documents, technical drawings, or design mock-ups for review

Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions

Access to a library of manufacturing parts, models, and specs