Engineering & Simulation

CAD software splits by what is being designed. SketchUp and SketchUp Pro cover 3D modeling for architecture and interior work without the weight of a full CAD suite, while AutoCAD handles heavier 2D drafting, with Civil 3D for roads and infrastructure, Plant 3D for piping layouts, and Map 3D for mapping data. SolidWorks is the mechanical-design option for parts and assemblies, BricsCAD is a compatible alternative that opens DWG files, and Proteus Design Suite is for electronic circuit design. Bagas31 lists the release year and system requirements of each program, since version mismatches between collaborators are a common problem in CAD work.