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 AutoCAD- The most popular 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. It is a

3D CAD tool that enables to design every detail and work of engineers.
https://www.pannam.com/blog/best-3d-cad-modeling-software/
 Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks- Autodesk Inventor is a 2D and 3D mechanical design,
simulation, visualization and documentation software package. SolidWorks is a solid
modeling program. Using a parametric feature-based approach, SolidWorks enables
users to create models, parts and assemblies. Models in the software typically begin as a
2D sketch before the parts are extruded into 3D using a variety of SolidWorks tools.
(Bethany, 2018)
 Both of these CAD tools focuses on parametric modeling, and provides direct edit nad
freeform modeling tools
https://www.scan2cad.com/cad/solidworks-vs-autodesk-inventor/
 Revit ARCHITECTURE- specifically designed to support building information modeling
(BIM) workflows.
https://www.edulearn.com/article/what_is_revit_architecture.html
 Revit STRUCTURE- can create detailed concrete reinforcement design, design-to-steel
workflows, design documentation and structural analysis.
https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/structure
 Revit MEP- it is a 3D CAD tool used in fields of mechanical, electrical and plumbing. This
tool can use to create a integrated design, analysis and documentation which contains
the details and information of the model.
https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/mep
 Autodesk Civil 3D- is a software that support BIM for enhanced civil engineering and
construction documentation. (Autodesk.com)
https://www.autodesk.com/products/civil-3d/overview
 STAAD- is a structural analysis and design software developed by Research Engineers
International. Some of its important features: Analytical Modeling, Physical Modeling,
Steel AutoDrafter and Earthquake Mode.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/STAAD
 Ansys- Ansys software is used to design products and semiconductors, as well as to
create simulations that test a product's durability, temperature distribution, fluid
movements, and electromagnetic properties. (Wikipedia.com)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansys
 Other CAD tools: Tinkercad, FreeCAD, TurboCAD 2016 Deluxe, Creao Parametric 3D
Modeling Software, IronCAD, Moment of Inspiration, Fusion 360, OpenSCAD, VariCAD,
SolveSpace, Blender, BRL- CAD, Meshmixer, DesignSpark Mechanical, Inventor, Rhino,
Patchwork 3D, Onshape for Professional Design Teams, KeyCraetor Direct CAD, Solid
Edge ST9, SketchUp, AutoCAD Mechanical, SpaceClaim, DesignCAD 3D Max, CATIA
3DEXPERIENCE, 3DCrafter, Creo Elements/Direct, MeshLab, CMS IntelliCAD, ZW3D,
 SolidFace Collaborative Cloud 3D CAD Software, KOMPAS-3D, NX for Product Design, K-
3D, Geomagic Design, ZBrush 4R7, Vectorworks Fundamentals, 3DS Max, Modo,
Autodesk Alias, OpenJSCAD, ImplicitCAD, Antimony, Strata Design 3D, and Morphi.
https://www.pannam.com/blog/best-3d-cad-modeling-software/
Date Accessed: January 19, 2019

2. Although I don't have any background in using CAD tools; the AutoCAD is my most preferable
CAD tools because based on my seniors and friends said, it is good to use; also it is the most
common CAD tools. Revit ARCHITECTURE and Autodesk 3D are the CAD tools I think I'm going to
like because I originally wanted to be a civil engineer. On