Hi there, this is Gautam. I’m a student of architecture interior designing at CAD Training Institute. I’ve completed my AutoCAD classes and got the chance to share some information on it. I come from civil engineering background and learned AutoCAD for both architecture and civil. Thus, I decided to share you top 10 reasons to learn AutoCAD if you are a civil engineer or want to be one.
Use of AutoCAD for Civil engineers
Civil engineers usually create plans for buildings. But on the same time, they need proper visualization for various areas of plan. For e.g. they take care of mechanical, plumbing as well as electrical part too.
They use AutoCAD for this job because of its features and tools.
AutoCAD helps civil engineers to complete their job simply and covers all the aspect of plan. Even civil engineers can convert their 2D plans into 3D models.
10 Compelling Reasons to Learn AutoCAD
- Increased Productivity
- Precision
- Simple Editing and Modification
- Consistency
- Calculation
- Database for Manufacturing
- Make Change Easily
- Draw Accurately
- Carry Out Complex Calculation
- Transfer Data Easily
Increased Productivity
A civil engineers can design a road, highways, structure etc. Using AutoCAD to create the plan by hand with exact dimensions and alignment.
Precision
Engineers can precisely measure and construct a structure, to check all components fit together in a flaw.
Simple Editing and Modification
AutoCAD makes it easy to update and modify by alternating the measurements.
Consistency
The use of the same standard component for layers, line types, text style, and dimensions styles is there in the software.
Calculation
AutoCAD helps to calculate the material quantity. With its help, engineers and interior designers calculate the material used for the structure easily.
Database and Manufacturing
We can maintain a separate database for storing data about materials required for components, dimensions, and much more.
Make Change Easily
The original drawing can simply be adjusted. It can be revisited to make modifications at any stage during the design.
Draw Accurately
It is easy to draw objects accurately. There are various options to set the exact size and alignment that we need. Even tools are there that will automatically locate the points of the center of a circle or triangle corners.
Carry Out Complex Calculation
Also helps in calculating the area, mass, volume, and center of gravity, etc. to generate 2D drawings and 3D models perfectly.
Transfer Data Easily
AutoCAD transfers complex data to simple form. This helps in uploading data safely uploaded and its sharing with anyone. Also, backup facility is there on the cloud and unlimited storage capacity too.
So, these were some of the main reasons, now coming on the 10 best features of AutoCAD.
10 Features of AutoCAD
- Photorealistic Rendering
- Solid, Surface and Mesh Modelling
- Visual Style
- Smart Dimension
- Section Plan
- Parametric Constraints
- 2D Drawing, Drafting, and Annotation
- 3D Navigation
- 3D Scanning and Point Cloud Generation
- PDF and DGN Import, Export and Underlay
Photorealistic Rendering
It is not just 2D plans, we can generate photorealistic renders too in it. AutoCAD has render options for adjusting lighting, shadow, and angles.
Solid, Surface, and Mesh Modelling
We can convert any 2D form into mesh models with vertices, edges, and faces.
Visual Style
AutoCAD has visual styles to see same draft in different views like 2D wireframe, shaded with edges, sketchy, etc.
Smart Dimensions
There are smart dimensions we can use to work fast and quick on multiple views.
Section Plan
We can create various section plans in it. These plans represent a building model as they were cut vertically and horizontally to show interior details and 3D models.
Parametric Constraint
We have this option to force an object to behave the way you want it.
2D Drawing, Drafting, and Annotation
2D drawing and drafts are adjustable. We can apply various line style, closed shapes, and even crosshatching. And we can also creation annotation drawings in AutoCAD. This is for easily replicating fonts, style, and color pallets.
3D Navigation
There is a 3D navigation to navigate through a drawing. It allows you to view the object in different angles, heights, and distances.
3D Scanning and Point Cloud Generation
We can use 3D scanning and point cloud options to work on 3D models.
PDF and DGN Import, Export and Underlay
We can import as well as export the plans easily in the form of PDF and other available formats.
So, these were some of the main reasons and features that make AutoCAD a must to learn software for civil engineers.
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