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Which is the best cad software?

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Question added by chandru shekara
Date Posted: 2016/03/31
Mahdi BEKRETOU
by Mahdi BEKRETOU , Mechanical Engineer , SONATRACH

First of all, the word software is uncountable, so you cant say softwares, and if you had to, say software programs.

This is a famous question, the word best is not enough, you should say "best for ...".

In my opinion :

- for simple to medium mechanical engineering (solid part, sheet metal, assemblies ...) I suggest the family of Solidworks, Inventor and SolidEdge,

- as for complicated projects that required team work, it is the turn of end way software such as Creo, NX and Catia. they can be used with simple projects but its like hunting a bird with a rocket.

- autoCAD, is very special, you find it almost everywhere, but it is not the solution for 3D modeling. because it is a geometry based software, there is no history and it is very hard to create complex geometry.

- there are other families used in other fields, like Modo and 3DSMax for animation and cartoon personal. ArchiCAD and Revit for architecture. Tekla and Robot for steel structure and concrete ...

 

CAD software is a whole world.

 

thank you for reading this long answer

Jitendra Patil
by Jitendra Patil , BIM Modeler , Alfaraa General Contracting

AutoCAD is the basic cad software which helps all relevant applications.

mohammed mishal
by mohammed mishal , Design Engineer , AJ Design

It depends my friend. If you want a user friendly software, go with Autocad,solidworks, solidedge,NXcad . Many softwares are there. Select depends upon cost and popularity. 

Sabeel Ahmad
by Sabeel Ahmad , Safety site Inspector , Sinohydro China Ltd

PRO -E Cad ..... the best Software for easiest Cad Function .....

tabish ali khan
by tabish ali khan , Technical Assistant , Mewar University

Auto-cad 2011 is Best to work.

Noufal Ali
by Noufal Ali , Designer (2D & 3D) , SAUDI FAN INDUSTRIES

AutoCAD is the basic cad software....

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