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Auto-matically Solid Choices

AutoCAD vs SolidWorks: The Differences

Melanie Griffin
Published Feb 21, 2020

AutoCAD and SolidWorks are both industry leaders in CAD software, but your choice will depend on your style of design. Learn the differences!

Contents

Apples and Rutabaga?
SolidWorks: A Solid Choice for Solids
Advantages of SolidWorks
Disadvantages of SolidWorks
AutoCAD: The Automatic Choice for 2D CAD
Advantages of AutoCAD
Disadvantages of AutoCAD
Final Thoughts