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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

Professional designers have a variety of needs that can be met with a comprehensive 2D/3D Mechanical Design solution tailored for the most demanding standards. Offering an exceptional value, this solution includes all the essentials for both CAD novices and those with intermediate skills. Each of the three performance tiers utilizes the same data architecture, ensuring a seamless connection between 3D models and 2D drawings throughout the design and editing process. Even at the entry-level CADdy++ Mechanical Design basic, users can confidently process fully parametric 3D models and 2D drawings created in either the economy or professional versions without risking any loss of data or details. Additionally, CADdy++ Mechanical Design enhances the speed of rendering shaded 3D models when utilized with a high-performance graphics card that features an Open GL interface, such as the PNY graphic boards, capable of 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution and 32768 colors. This ensures that users experience rapid and efficient design workflows, making it an invaluable tool for all levels of design professionals.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

ABViewer Yes 
AWS Secrets Manager Yes 
ActiveScale Yes 
BIM Collaborate Pro Yes 
Bentley View Yes 
CAD+T Yes 
Curtain MonGuard Screen Watermark Yes 
EazyDraw Yes 
IRRICAD Yes 
In Mind Cloud Yes 
LoadPlanner CAD Yes 
Newforma Yes 
OpenFlows WaterGEMS Yes 
RFEM Yes 
SilicaCAD Yes 
SketchBook Yes 
SmartSketch Yes 
Space Designer 3D Yes 
Vip3D Yes 
pCon.catalog Yes 

Integrations

ABViewer No 
AWS Secrets Manager No 
ActiveScale No 
BIM Collaborate Pro No 
Bentley View No 
CAD+T No 
Curtain MonGuard Screen Watermark No 
EazyDraw No 
IRRICAD No 
In Mind Cloud No 
LoadPlanner CAD No 
Newforma No 
OpenFlows WaterGEMS No 
RFEM No 
SilicaCAD No 
SketchBook No 
SmartSketch No 
Space Designer 3D No 
Vip3D No 
pCon.catalog No 

Pricing Details

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

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
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 Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

DataSolid

Country

Germany

Website

english.datasolid.com/products/caddy-mechanical-design

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

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
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 

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