DRAFTING SOFTWARE AND PROGRAMS
AutoCAD professional design and drafting software is used in architecture, construction, engineering, and manufacturing.
What is drafting software?
Drafting software replaces the paper, pencil, T-squares, and eraser crumbs of a previous generation with a computer screen and a mouse. With it, designers can create technical documentation for products, buildings, and structures quickly and easily, and focus more on concept and creativity, instead of computation and clutter.
How is drafting software used?
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ELECTRICAL DRAWING
Discover specialized toolsets for creating electrical drawings with AutoCAD professional design and drafting software.
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MAKING BLUEPRINT DRAWINGS
Produce blueprint designs and drawings for creating a building, part, product, and more.
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Landscape architects and designers can build 2D and 3D technical drawings of planting designs, hardscape, topography and more.
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ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING
Whether it’s a concept drawing, site drawing or structural drawing, use Autodesk software to bring your architectural illustrations to life.
AutoCAD drafting tutorials
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Get started with AutoCAD
Learn about the fundamentals of drafting in AutoCAD with these guides and videos.
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Tips for AutoCAD users
Discover the latest collection of favorite time-saving AutoCAD tips.
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Guide to AutoCAD Basics
Uncover your guide to the basic commands that you need to create 2D drawings using AutoCAD LT.
Drafting software in action
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LONDON’S NATIONAL THEATER
The perfect platform to make theatrical magic
Project draftsman Oli Cooper uses AutoCAD to produce precise yet organic set designs.
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MUNDEN FRY LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATES
Creating a sustainable garden setting with AutoCAD
Landscape-design firm uses AutoCAD to help with sustainable landscape design of a unique space at Pinterest headquarters in San Francisco.
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BENJAMIN PRATT
Creating and integrating designs with precision
Artist and draftsman Benjamin Pratt uses AutoCAD LT to sketch concepts before transferring them to the canvas.
Additional drafting software resources
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Learn about the fundamentals of AutoCAD LT with these guides and articles.
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Get news, tips, and insider resources straight from Autodesk staff.
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Get tutorials, tips and tricks, and product news on the official AutoCAD YouTube channel.
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Get shortcut keys and command lists for AutoCAD.
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View a demo of the basic tools in the AutoCAD user interface.
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Get shortcut keys and command lists for AutoCAD LT.
