AutoCAD Map 3D Review - why 3.4 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Feb 02, 2020

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What is AutoCAD Map 3D?

AutoCAD Map 3D is an engineering design and graphics management solution for your business. The software was designed by Autodesk headquartered in California, United States. It focuses on providing graphics and animation solutions for planning, design, and data management.

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Who is it best for?

AutoCAD Map 3D can be used for individual purposes as well as commercial reasons, although the latter use is more common. Main intended users of the software include civil engineers, architects, and university engineering students.

The software is commonly used in a variety of industries, mostly related to construction and other engineering domains. Some industries that have seen the increasing use of the software include light and heavy construction, energy, software, and technology etc.

Other than the individual users, customers of the software include small and big businesses from all over the world. Some major customers include Okaloosa Gas District, North East Water, and Kansas City Board of Public Utilities etc.

Main features and functionalities

The software mainly focuses on the creation and manipulation of 3D models and designs. In its design and modeling module, it offers a variety of assembly modeling and advanced surfacing features and applications. Noteworthy features in this module include 2D drawing, 3D solid modeling, mesh CAD models, click and grad geometry, curvature analysis, and parametric modeling.

Rendering is the only animation feature of the software. For simulation of models, you can benefit from the services of 2D system analysis, sustainability, and structural validation. The software also offers various useful productivity features including archiving and sharing, command line, copy details, and design-model consistency.

In the area specific module, there is only one architecture feature of surveying tools. Other than that, the software offers documentation services for annotations and dimensions.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $5,245 per license. ITQlick pricing score is 3 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for AutoCAD Map 3D.

Pros

• You have the facility of importing and stylizing large sets of 3D data with the point cloud tools of the software.
• The software provides the facility of converting GIS and CAD to industry models.
• You can create thematic maps and build topologies with the planning and analysis tools.
• Support for regional and discipline-specific standards is available on the software.
• The software provides dual drafting standards of ISO and ANSI.

Cons

• There are not electrical features in the area specific module of the software.
• The software does not offer any sheet metal design features.
• Assembly modeling features of the software do not include large assembly design, advanced surfacing, and conceptual design.
• There are no tools for photorealistic images and assembly animation on the software.
• AudoCAD Map does not offer the simulation features of circuit simulation, motion and fluid flow simulation.

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of AutoCAD Map 3D vs alternative software solutions.

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