AutoCAD Reviews

AutoCAD

4.4 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 11 Ratings

Total 4.5 out of 5 stars
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features 4.5 out of 5 stars
design 4.5 out of 5 stars
support 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Description

Autodesk AutoCAD is a complete computer-aided design and drafting solution that transforms the way professionals conceptualize, document, and deliver projects. Built for precision and creativity, AutoCAD supports 2D drafting and 3D modeling with intelligent tools for solids, surfaces, and meshes. The AutoCAD 2026 release integrates Autodesk AI, automating repetitive tasks like object placement, markup interpretation, and drawing comparisons to save hours of manual effort. Users can collaborate seamlessly using Autodesk Docs, ensuring consistent document management and version control across teams. With built-in AutoLISP, APIs, and the Autodesk App Store, the software is endlessly customizable for specialized workflows. Its seven industry-specific toolsets—including Architecture, MEP, and Plant 3D—optimize productivity and deliver specialized functionality for each discipline. AutoCAD’s cloud connectivity enables real-time co-authoring and access from any device. Whether for buildings, infrastructure, or products, AutoCAD remains the most trusted platform for professional design innovation.

Description

CAD Parser is a plug-in software tool designed specifically for use with AutoDesk's AutoCAD® application. It effectively gathers data from AutoCAD drawings to create precise, uniform, and validated bill of materials (BoM) for various manufacturing processes, whether for assembly or sub-assembly. Although AutoCAD features some built-in BoM options, these tend to lack comprehensiveness and often suffer from inaccuracies. This situation frequently leads to additional labor costs associated with the manual updating and validation of BoM data. By addressing these inaccuracies, CAD Parser streamlines the extraction of bill of materials (BoM) through automation, thereby reducing the risk of human error. Furthermore, it enhances efficiency by enabling automatic updates to drawing descriptions and allows synchronization of BoM data with third-party inventory management systems. This dual functionality not only simplifies the process but ultimately improves the overall accuracy and reliability of manufacturing documentation.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

3D ContentCentral Yes 
ABCpdf .NET Yes 
ASTRA Pro Yes 
Acme CAD See Yes 
AutoMEP Yes 
Autodesk Docs Yes 
DWG FastView Plus Yes 
Design Flex Yes 
Eptura Yes 
IRRICAD Yes 
Insight Yes 
Lands Design Yes 
MIDAS FEA NX Yes 
Moovila Yes 
SimLab CAD Viewer Yes 
SketchBook Yes 
Spin 3D Yes 
TinLine Plan Yes 
Trace.Space Yes 
Tulip Yes 

Integrations

3D ContentCentral No 
ABCpdf .NET No 
ASTRA Pro No 
Acme CAD See No 
AutoMEP No 
Autodesk Docs No 
DWG FastView Plus No 
Design Flex No 
Eptura No 
IRRICAD No 
Insight No 
Lands Design No 
MIDAS FEA NX No 
Moovila No 
SimLab CAD Viewer No 
SketchBook No 
Spin 3D No 
TinLine Plan No 
Trace.Space No 
Tulip No 

Pricing Details

$1,268 per user per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Coldwater Technology

Founded

2006

Country

United States

Website

www.coldwatertech.com

Product Features

3D Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation No 
BIM Modeling No 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
Landscape Design No 
Virtual Tour No 

3D Modeling

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects Yes 
For Manufacturers Yes 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Architectural Symbol Library No 
Automatic Formatting No 
BIM Modeling No 
Comparison View No 
Design Templates No 
Drafting No 

Architecture

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
BIM Modeling No 
Bills of material Yes 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals Yes 
Visualization / Presentation No 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration Yes 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Electrical Design

CAD Tools Yes 
Change Management No 
Collaboration Yes 
Compliance Management No 
Document Generation Yes 
Drag & Drop No 
Electrical Parts Catalog Yes 
Functions / Calculations No 
One Line Diagram No 
PLC Tools Yes 
Reusable Designs Yes 
Symbol Library Yes 

Floor Plan

2D Floor Plans No 
3D Floor Plans No 
Annotation No 
Diagram Templates No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Drag & Drop No 
Lighting Control No 
Object Library No 
Rendering No 

Product Features

MRP

Bills of Material Yes 
Compliance Management No 
Document Management No 
Forecasting No 
Formula Management No 
Inventory Management Yes 
Order Management Yes 
Process Manufacturing No 
Product Configurator No 
Production Scheduling Yes 
Quality Control Yes 
Quality Management Yes 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Resource Management Yes 
Safety Management Yes 
Supplier Management No 
Supply Chain Management Yes 

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