AutoCAD is very easy and friendly in use, there is very easy command in AutoCAD which I love the most.

There is a problem of not having all the fonts available when downloading the program and the need to download other fonts separately in order to open some layouts, especially for Arabic fonts.

Its most important positive feature is ease of use and speed of learning by memorizing and understanding shortcuts.

I enjoy drawing in 2D and 3D and I especially enjoy creating building plans and this software is excellent for these purposes.

The software keys getting better and easier to use with multiple ways to use the software (online, desktop, mobile). The price can be prohibitive for those who only have occasional usage like myself.

I experienced program crash on my computer sometimes and it leads data&time loss for user.

Not a free version for small business or discounted price. Always auto-save problem and lost projects.

The biggest disadvantage of AutoCAD is that it comes with a lot of problems, which is to be expected from a tool that can do so much. It seems reasonable to me.

The ease of use of AutoCAD was the best part of the software, when I came in as a new user, it was very easy to get going and learn.

I love that there are shortcuts that you can utilize to be faster over time. I love that you can change layer line weights and customize for branding your documents.

What I like most about AutoCAD software is the ease of use and easy integration of other software packages to create exceptional drawings from preliminary to final fabrication drawings.

Autocad is a great app in my opinion, I can’t think of another app that is way better than autocad. I would highly recommend this app and I believe it is worth the money.

Great product for the cost and usability. It's super easy to learn and teach to new users.

AutoCAD is a solid software, with a friendly interface and with some practice is easy to use. Helps a lot with drafting processes from scratch, and you can use it in any level of the design process.

AutoCAD is hands down the best drafting software you can buy. They are obviously proud of it, but with good reason.

AutoCad is the best CAD on the market. Priced high but worth it.

When you just start learning how to use the software, you might seem a little lost. The controls might be a bit confusing.

Bad news for new users, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2019 are only available by subscription unlimited licenses are no longer available.

This program is an essential partner in all the reconstruction of the earth. He is very excellent, noble and the greatest assistant to any engineer in particular.

My overall experience with AutoCAD has been wonderful, it a very helpful tool and provides a lot of features than helps on designing and reviewing drawings.

The keyboard commands are straight forward making 2D draughting easy no matter how complex the curves. It also integrates seamlessly with other industry programs.

There are so many different features to this software that it is sometimes confusing because of how much it can do.

Can produce good quality drawings fast. Nice crisp line weights that you can adjust to help read better.

The line style selection can be confusing as the line style chosen may not reflect properly when exported. The cursor snapping options can be confusing/ bothersome sometimes.

AutoCAD is a very powerful software for drawing, designing and landscaping etc and gives you and a clear picture on how to proceed with your project on ground.

The online support is awesome and it has such a big community to help you draw or do whatever you need.

Your faith in the ability of construction workers and technicians to apply this is boosted by the clarity of the engineering standards that are included on it.

The ability to create models and drafting extremely quickly and share with other users is fantastic.

Unable to zoom in and out properly. It's hard to command sometimes.

This program is still the best simplistic modeling software with the most advanced tools. Highly recommend to use for most architects/engineers as long as you have time to learn the UI.

I love all the easy commands that it provides, its a lot easier to draw things on cad than to draw them by hand for sure. The customer service team is amazing.

Maping scaling and macro recording function is more useful. They build the software more user friendly and more effectively.

It will difficult to run in the poor computer.

The worst feature of this software is the susbscription that you need to pay to use It. There is not available the option to only pay one time.

It is very hard to have even the least amount of dislike for anything this product has offered over the years.

What I like the most about this software is its ease and simplicity to understand and work, for a beginner it is a very good tool to learn.

Excellent for design of our new products. Integrates with our manufacturing software.

I am happy that most of my clients choose this program and not other 3D modeling software, which makes the collaboration super easy.

Loved being able to create spaces from scratch and being able to capture everything I wanted to be seen in a real and precise way. I love the visuals and the quality.

I find the admin portal is very straightforward which is helpful as an admin. Their customer support is top notch and makes it extremely easy to resolve complex issues.

It requires a certain level of knowledge to use, but it is still excellent. Its price is a little high compared to its competitors.

Excellent, we have accomplished several projects including patent applications with the fantastic software.

It is an excellent and useful tool for our company. Highly recommended, must choose if you are in search of great drawing tool.

I used this software during the free trial period for few times, and I think it this free trial was the most beautiful thing I like.

The overall experience with the software was quite satisfied and i am happy with the product.

I love the user friendliness of autocad. Even if you don’t know how to do something on it, it’s easy to figure out how to do what you want.

Easy interface, robust functionality, and a responsive support team.

Very good safety in storage and transmission. Ease of use after good training You can draw and remember commands greatly after interruption of work on it for periods.

It is fine, easy to use, I use it everyday, it has some bugs sometimes but nothing really serious, some features need to improve.

Another feature I like a lot is the Favorites Bar. Spectrum is very broad and the Favorites Bar makes it very easy to quickly assess certain features of Spectrum that are specific to your role.

It's practical, there are a lot of short cuts that can be used like starring your favorite menus items. The reporting options are great.

Nothing has come as close to our needs as Spectrum. The integration between the modules is seamless and the ease of use is refreshing.

Pretty easy to navigate, helpful detailed reports, great info on the viewpoint network to help advance your knowledge.

Excellent software for the construction industry.

We are in the implementation stage. I like the integration between the field, project managers and accounting.

Very disappointed in the The customer support is HORRIBLE. Long wait times, false information and a huge lack of knowledge in our updated program.

We are either forced to switch to the cloud and pay a significantly higher price each year or miss out on all of the new features of Spectrum.

Customer support is very frustrating and does not provide timely assistance.

The training was poor and there is no manual for using the product. I had to fiscally build a manual that would be user friendly with color codes to assist are staff with the integration.

Overall i really enjoy working with Spectrum. The cost tracking capabilities of the program make my life extremely easier.

The financial reporting available is a wonderful asset to our company.

Love that Spectrum is an all encompassing program for us. We are in the construction / service industry.

It's a negative in that there are so many choices to make, and that some users can get confused if given too many options.

Clunky interface, if you don't know exactly where and how to access a particular tool it can be difficult to determine the pathway.

I would say there are a few things I dislike about the system, but the biggest dislike would probably be the fact that you need to void invoices and invoice numbers to make any kind of change on them.

Integration with Procore was underway and then stopped, so we are trying to find other avenues to get the data from one program to the other without having to do double-entry.

We are paperless and the document imaging is easy to use and functional. Most reports can be downloaded in various formats, which is great.

Difficult at first to navigate. Set and implementation was horrible.

This software is very lax in the HR and reporting department. The report are not dynamic and the features in the payroll and HR modules are weak.

For the amount of money invested; the output and support have been poor.

Payroll Tax reports for state and federal requirements are not available unless you pay for custom reports at a very high premium rate.

Easy to navigate between the tabs. I like that multiple tabs if the same can be opened at the same time.

Unfortunately it is not easy to correct errors when an error occurs. There is a lot of steps to take to correct.

I really like the user friendliness of the program.

The ability to setup template views for inquiry screens and reports is nice as well for having consistency throughout the company. They are also very end user oriented.

Haven't found anything in my use that I don't like yet. I don't do a lot of complicated stuff, so I haven't run into any problems yet.

If you have a strong team with good buy-in you will have success with this software.

Generation of reports can be sometimes a difficult task.

I can't think of any issues at present but initially data conversion was a pain (but what software conversion isn't).

Good for storing public documents for subs to access.

Constant improvement and keeping up with todays technology advances has been something that D&C does very well. Their support team is amazing and a great group of people to work with.

Being hosted on the cloud has been a reliable feature. I enjoy knowing I will be able to process my weekly payroll on time.

All the field tools for civil construction are there, except for the estimating. It will integrate with a lot of the best estimating programs.

If they did not have new problems come up with the updates, there would probably have no faults.

These guys are VERY misleading about the total cost of ownership.

The customer support is HORRIBLE. Long wait times, false information and a huge lack of knowledge in our updated program.

The project management module also has one grave error in changing the appearance, flexibility, and directory for creating and maintaining transmittals.

Customer Service is by far the best. They are always able to help with even the simplest questions.

It's been a great product that we've used for the last 9 years.

Without being one of the selected people in the office, it is sometimes difficult to ask a question to the customer service representatives.

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AutoCAD is a 2D and 3D design and drafting platform for architects, engineers, construction professionals, field technicians and contractors, which supports 2D drafting, drawing and annotation tools, alongside 3D modeling and visualization technology. With native iOS and Android mobile apps, AutoCAD also gives users the flexibility to view, create, edit and share drawings on the go, via any smartphone or tablet.
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<H2>What is AutoCAD?</H2>
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<p> AutoCAD is a computer aided design application that allows users to create 2D and 3D drawings. </p> 
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<H2>How do I use AutoCAD?</H2>
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<p> Users can utilize toolsets to create models, drawings, schedules, and more. Users are able to create models of solids, mesh objects, and surfaces. </p> 
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<H2>Who uses AutoCAD?</H2>
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<p> Architects, engineers, and construction professionals </p> 
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<H2>Does AutoCAD have an app?</H2>
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<p>AutoCAD has an app for iOS, Android, and Windows 10 mobile devices. </p> 
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Realize the power of connected construction management functionality with a single-source of data truth. As part of the connected Trimble Construction One suite of solutions, Spectrum’s connected workflows allow you to effectively manage your entire construction process, including: 

Complete construction accounting capabilities 
Powerful operations and project management solutions 
Streamlined employee onboarding, and payroll functionality 
Leading-edge document management and collaboration tools
Intuitive web and mobile solutions to empower your teams in the field
Seamless materials, inventory and equipment management and tracking
Full-featured service management and dispatching capabilities
Dynamic reporting, analytics and business intelligence tools 

Spectrum is designed for construction, with its features and functionality mapped to how real-world contractors like you operate. Whether you’re a growing small- to mid-sized company or an enterprise-level contractor with multiple companies and divisions, the Trimble Construction One suite can meet your specific construction business needs.

The Trimble Construction One Spectrum is ideal for all types of contractors — from general and heavy/civil to electrical, mechanical and other specialty contractors. The ease of use and flexibility that Trimble Construction One Spectrum provides means contractors can tailor their construction management solution to meet the specific needs of their business.

With a single source of truth and real-time analysis tools, you can do more with your data than ever. The best part is that contractors don’t need a team of expensive data scientists and hours of labor-intensive work to get to this level of insight. Virtually anyone can get the data relevant to them or their teams in a matter of minutes. 

Work with confidence knowing that all of your data and workflows are protected in a secure operating environment. Spectrum is supported by the very latest security measures to ensure that you have the highest security protocols in place at all times. In fact, many of the solutions you’ll find in the Trimble Construction One suite are SOC 2, Type I and SOC 2, Type II certified, signifying that our cloud systems and associated control processes satisfy the SOC security control standards as denoted in the AICPA Trust Services Criteria for Security. Trimble Construction One Spectrum relies on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and benefits from its tremendous investment in security.

Furthermore, the Trimble Construction One suite is flexible, allowing users to bundle the functionalities they need to properly scale for their business, while providing a secure platform to grow their technology capabilities as they need. This allows you to maximize your technology investments. Further backed by the powerful construction technology ecosystem of Trimble, you have one provider to meet all of your construction technology needs.



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Commercial

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Project Tracking

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Contractor Management

Cash Management

Billing & Invoicing

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Real Time Reporting

Compliance Tracking

Accounts Receivable

Payroll Management

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Minimum of 5 users; additional field users $65

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