CAD design software is used in almost every industry, in projects as wide-ranging as landscape design, bridge construction, office building design, and movie animation. With 2D or 3D CAD programs, you can perform a variety of tasks: you can create a 3D model of a design, apply material and light effects, and document the design with dimensions and other annotations. Since the introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has been a leader in developing CAD design software. We have helped define what CAD can do through Digital Prototyping and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, which enable extended teams to explore their projects’ key physical and functional characteristics digitally, before the projects are built. Find the right CAD design tool for your needs. Building Design CAD design software is used from concept through completion by professionals working in ar...