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Our software for architecture, engineering and construction improves the way buildings, factories and infrastructure are designed, built and used.

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Autodesk is the company that makes software for people who make things. AutoCAD is one of the software subscriptions that Autodesk has developed and offers to designers around the globe. AutoCAD is computer-aided design (CAD) software that architects, engineers and construction professionals rely on to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.

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Yes. To help customers transition to a named user plan, new trade-in offers will be available starting May 2020. Learn more about our trade-in offers (US site).

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Autodesk is a global leader in design and make software for the architecture, engineering, construction, media and entertainment, and manufacturing industries. If you have ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone or watched a great film, chances are you have experienced what millions of Autodesk customers have built with our software.

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