Why do you choose your current CAD application?

Do you realize that there are hundreds of CAD applications out there? If you’re currently planning to purchase new CAD application, I mean not only purchasing additional seats, but trying to catch up with all those new technology… aren’t they confused you?

One interesting thing about choosing a CAD application, it’s often not because it’s feature. Not because it’s better than its competitors.

I’ve seen an international company decided to switch to other CAD package here, because it’s not easy to find people who can use theirs. So their HQ still use CAD A, here they use CAD B.

I also see people chose a CAD application because their project owner told them to use it. I’ve seen people chose it because of its price.

You probably have your own reason that I probably never knew before. Would you care to share it here?

I’m also wondering… how many of you actually chose a CAD program because you think it is better than its competitor?

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as an Application Engineer in Jakarta, Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and also active in Autodesk discussion forum.
I'm an Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) for Revit Architecture and AutoCAD. I'm also a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, appreciation for individuals who give contribution to Autodesk community.
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