How to Build Your Own AutoCAD

Access and track essential design data using detailed multi-user event logs with version history and 'What's Changed' insights

Ground site plans with real-world geographical information using ArcGIS Basemaps with satellite, aerial, and street options

Plot multiple drawings to PDF format in batch from web version

CAD managers can define one set of project-aware support files and settings for an Autodesk Docs project

Access AutoCAD 2D and 3D DWG files on desktop, web, and mobile to capture, share, and review ideas

Create and modify objects in circular or rectangular patterns, or along a path

Create and edit centerlines and center marks that automatically move when associated objects move

Create dimensions automatically with preview before creation

Add flexibility and intelligence to block references, including changing shape, size, or configuration

Use fields in text objects to display text that updates automatically as field value changes

Use Orbit, ViewCube, and Wheel tools to orbit, swivel, walk, and fly around 3D models

Render 3D models online without consuming processing power or disk space on local computer

Generate 2D drawings including base, projected, section, and detail views from 3D models

Attach point cloud files acquired by 3D laser scanners or other technologies to use as design starting point

Apply lighting and materials to give 3D models realistic appearance and help communicate designs

Record commands and input values that can be played back as action macro

Access AutoLISP API on the web for automation capabilities in web version

Automate counting of block or object instances within selected area or entire drawing with filtering and table creation

Build and run AutoLISP programs with Visual LISP IDE to automate workflows

Automatically place blocks in correct position and scale based on previous placements

Boost architectural design and drafting productivity up to 61% with time-saving features and task automation

Boost productivity by up to 95% with specialized features to create, modify, and document electrical controls systems

Access data for planning, design, and management with model-based geographic information system

Increase productivity by up to 55% with 700,000+ intelligent parts and features

Increase productivity by up to 85% bringing significant time savings to common MEP design tasks

Control drawings and databases with ActiveX, VBS, AutoLISP, Visual LISP, ObjectARX, JavaScript, and .NET

Customize AutoCAD with Autodesk-approved extensions and access 1,000+ third-party apps

Define and monitor CAD standards to maintain consistent styles for layers, linetypes, text, and dimensions

Display drawing windows side by side or on multiple monitors within same instance of AutoCAD

Cloud-based document management and common data environment for streamlining document review and approval workflows

Enable simultaneous updates by creating a live link between Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and table in drawing

Publish CAD drawing sheets as PDFs directly from AutoCAD to Autodesk Docs

Import comments from paper or PDFs and use AI to auto-execute markup commands like MOVE, COPY, DELETE

Autodesk AI automatically recognizes and converts objects into blocks to streamline drawing clean-up (tech preview)