What are AutoCAD & SolidWorks?

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14 years of classroom experience teaching AutoCAD and Architecture both offline and online.

AutoCAD is a 2D drafting software tool that is typically used for civil construction designs, floor plans, and pipe and instrumentation diagrams. Solidworks is a 3D modeling tool that is mostly used for complex parts and equipment assemblies.
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AutoCAD from Autodesk is better suited for general-purpose 2D drafting and 3D modelling, while Solidworks from Dassault systems excels in developing sophisticated 3D models and simulations.
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