AutoCAD Professional Design Software

AutoCAD

Industry-standard CAD software providing comprehensive 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and documentation tools for professional design workflows across all industries.

Core Design Capabilities:

Feature Category	Key Tools	Professional Applications
2D Drafting	Precision drawing, geometric constraints, dynamic blocks	Technical drawings, floor plans, schematics
3D Modeling	Solid modeling, surface creation, mesh editing	Product design, architectural visualization
Documentation	Annotations, dimensions, tables, layouts	Construction documents, technical specifications
Collaboration	External references, sheet sets, cloud connectivity	Multi-user projects, design coordination

Industry Toolsets Included:

• Architecture: Architectural drawing and documentation tools
• Mechanical: Manufacturing and mechanical design features
• Electrical: Electrical schematic and panel design capabilities
• Map 3D: GIS and mapping functionality integration
• Plant 3D: Process plant design and piping tools
• Raster Design: Raster editing and image processing
• MEP: Building systems design and documentation

Professional Applications: General design, engineering documentation, technical illustration, and multi-disciplinary project coordination across industries.

AutoCAD Architecture

Specialized architectural design software providing intelligent building objects, automated documentation, and architectural-specific tools for building design workflows.

Architectural Design Workflow:

1. Conceptual Design: Massing tools and space planning for initial design development
2. Design Development: Intelligent walls, doors, windows with architectural properties
3. Documentation: Automated plan, section, elevation, and detail generation
4. Visualization: 3D modeling and basic rendering for design presentation
5. Construction Documents: Detailed drawings with specifications and schedules

Intelligent Building Components:

• Wall Systems: Parametric walls with material layers and cleanup rules
• Door & Window Libraries: Extensive catalogs with size and style variations
• Stair & Railing Tools: Automated stair design with code compliance checking
• Room & Area Calculation: Automatic space identification and area calculations
• Annotation Tools: Architectural symbols, tags, and dimension systems

Design Applications: Residential design, commercial architecture, renovation projects, and architectural documentation requiring building-specific intelligence and automation.

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Comprehensive civil engineering design software providing surveying, site design, road design, and infrastructure modeling capabilities with dynamic engineering analysis.

Civil Engineering Capabilities:

Design Element	Key Features	Engineering Benefits
Survey & Points	Point management, coordinate systems, survey figures	Accurate site documentation and base mapping
Surfaces & Grading	Digital terrain models, contour generation, earthwork	Site grading optimization and cut/fill analysis
Alignments & Profiles	Horizontal and vertical road design with standards	DOT-compliant road and highway design
Corridors & Assemblies	Parametric road modeling with cross-sections	Automated road construction documentation

Infrastructure Design Features:

• Pipe Networks: Storm and sanitary system design with hydraulic calculations
• Intersection Design: Automated intersection modeling and turning movements
• Parcel Management: Property boundary definition and subdivision design
• Quantity Takeoffs: Automated material calculations for construction estimating
• Plan Production: Sheet set creation with cross-referencing and annotations

Engineering Applications: Transportation design, site development, municipal infrastructure, subdivision design, and civil engineering projects requiring precision and standards compliance.

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical design and control system software providing comprehensive tools for electrical schematic design, panel layout, and industrial control system documentation.

Electrical Design Components:

• Schematic Design: Intelligent electrical symbols with automatic wire numbering
• Panel Layout: Control panel design with component placement and spacing
• PLC Integration: Programmable logic controller I/O assignment and documentation
• Motor Control: Motor starter and VFD circuit design with load calculations
• Standards Compliance: IEC, JIC, GB, and other international electrical standards

Automation Features:

Function	Automation Capability
Wire Numbering	Automatic wire number assignment and cross-referencing
Component Tagging	Intelligent component numbering with project databases
Report Generation	Bill of materials, wire lists, and component schedules
Error Checking	Real-time electrical rule checking and validation

Industrial Applications: Manufacturing automation, industrial control systems, electrical panel design, and power distribution system documentation.

AutoCAD Mechanical

Mechanical design and drafting software providing specialized tools for mechanical engineering documentation, part libraries, and manufacturing drawings.

Mechanical Design Tools:

• Part Libraries: Comprehensive libraries of standard mechanical components
• Dimensioning: Mechanical-specific dimensioning and tolerance annotation
• Layer Management: Automated layer assignment based on object types
• Hidden Line Removal: 3D to 2D projection with automatic hidden line processing
• Bill of Materials: Automated BOM creation with part numbering systems

Standards Compliance:

Standard Type	Coverage	Applications
Drafting Standards	ANSI, ISO, DIN, JIS, BSI, CSN, GB	Technical drawing compliance
Component Libraries	Bolts, nuts, washers, bearings, gears	Standard part selection and documentation
Tolerance Systems	Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing	Manufacturing specification accuracy
Material Databases	Steel, aluminum, plastics, composites	Material specification and properties

Manufacturing Applications: Machine design, mechanical components, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation requiring standards compliance and precision.

AutoCAD MEP

Building systems design software specialized for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design with intelligent building components and automated documentation.

Building Systems Design:

1. System Layout: Intelligent routing of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
2. Load Calculations: Heating, cooling, and electrical load analysis
3. Equipment Sizing: Automated equipment selection and sizing calculations
4. Coordination: Interference checking and system coordination
5. Documentation: Schedules, legends, and system reports generation

MEP System Capabilities:

• HVAC Design: Ductwork, piping, and equipment layout with sizing calculations
• Electrical Systems: Power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage system design
• Plumbing Design: Water supply, drainage, and fire protection system layout
• Energy Analysis: Building energy modeling and efficiency calculations
• Code Compliance: Building code checking and standards verification

Professional Applications: MEP engineering firms, building system contractors, and facility design teams requiring integrated building systems design and documentation.

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Process plant design software providing specialized tools for piping, equipment modeling, and plant layout design with industry-standard specifications.

Plant Design Workflow:

Design Phase	Key Tools	Deliverables
Equipment Layout	3D equipment libraries and placement tools	Equipment arrangement drawings
Piping Design	Intelligent piping with specification-driven routing	Piping plans, sections, isometrics
Support Design	Structural steel and pipe support systems	Support details and fabrication drawings
Documentation	Automated drawing generation and reporting	Construction drawings and material lists

Process Industry Features:

• Specification Management: Piping specifications with material and fitting standards
• Isometric Generation: Automated piping isometric drawings with dimensions
• Interference Detection: 3D clash detection between piping and equipment
• Material Takeoffs: Automated bill of materials and cut lists
• P&ID Integration: Link to process flow diagrams for design consistency

Industry Applications: Oil & gas facilities, chemical plants, power generation, pharmaceutical facilities, and process manufacturing requiring specialized piping and equipment design.

AutoCAD Map 3D

GIS and mapping software combining CAD design capabilities with geographic information system tools for infrastructure mapping and spatial analysis.

GIS Integration Capabilities:

• Data Connectivity: Direct connection to spatial databases and web services
• Coordinate Systems: Support for thousands of coordinate systems and projections
• Topology Tools: Spatial relationship analysis and network topology creation
• Attribute Management: Database integration with spatial and non-spatial data
• Map Production: Cartographic presentation and map layout tools

Spatial Analysis Features:

Analysis Type	Functionality	Applications
Buffer Analysis	Distance-based spatial buffer creation	Impact analysis, zoning studies
Overlay Operations	Spatial intersection and union analysis	Land use analysis, demographic studies
Network Tracing	Utility network connectivity analysis	Service area analysis, flow modeling
Thematic Mapping	Data visualization with classification methods	Statistical mapping, trend analysis

Professional Applications: Municipal mapping, utility management, transportation planning, environmental analysis, and infrastructure asset management requiring spatial analysis capabilities.