AutoCAD is not bad
Updated April 01, 2021
AutoCAD is not bad
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with AutoCAD
AutoCAD is used by our design staff only. We use it to construct signal flow diagrams and for building plan overlays.
- Precision
- Industry standard
- Expensive
- Steep learning curve
- To compete in this industry AutoCAD is a necessity.
Our design engineers have their choice of software to work with and never once was AutoCAD not part of this.
Do you think AutoCAD delivers good value for the price?
No
Are you happy with AutoCAD's feature set?
Yes
Did AutoCAD live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of AutoCAD go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy AutoCAD again?
Yes
Using AutoCAD
3 - System Design
1 - The willingness to watch youtube videos to learn all functions
- Audio system design
- Video system design
- Network design
- Fabrication
- Front Face design
Evaluating AutoCAD and Competitors
Yes - It replaced Bluebeam for technical drawings
- Product Reputation
- Prior Experience with the Product
It is the standard for a reason. All other products are a copy and not quite the same experience.
I would get a bundle deal with revit instead of two separate license
AutoCAD Implementation
- Implemented in-house
Change management was minimal
- learning curve
- Easier programs available for some function
- stubbornness
AutoCAD Support
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved No escalation required Immediate help available Support cares about my success Quick Initial Response | None |
We have had very few reasons for added support. We have not found it to be a need.
In my years of using the software we have never really had a support needed. I prefer this over exceptional support.
Using AutoCAD
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Technical support not required Consistent | Slow to learn Lots to learn |
- Precision
- Pro results
- Interoperability with Autodesk world
- Learning Curve
- Set up
- Profesional type interface a little difficult to get used to
Yes - I have only briefly played with. I could not use for what I do