AutoCAD is a CAD software widely used in the industry and is a product produced by Autodesk Inc. It was first released in December 1982 and gets updated each year. According to the Autodesk website, it is used to "Design and annotate 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, surfaces, and mesh objects; automate tasks such as comparing drawings, counting objects, adding blocks, creating schedules, and more; and create a customized workspace to maximize productivity with add-on apps." Click HERE to read about twelve advantages to using AutoCAD.