CAD, or computer-aided design, uses computer technology to aid in designing and drafting products. It allows designers to develop and layout work digitally, enabling them to visualize, design, and document ideas clearly and efficiently in fields like fashion, architecture, and engineering. CAD programs exist for specialized industries and can create designs in both 2D and 3D dimensions.

1. By Sarah Donnelly

2. CAD stands for Computer-aided design. It’s the use of computer technology to help aid you in designing and especially drafting a product. What is CAD?

3. Benefits of using CAD CAD enables designers to develop ad lay out work on screen, print it and save it for future editing, saving time on their sketches or drawings.

4. Benefits of using CAD CAD development software enables you to visualize, design and document your ideas clearly and efficiently, particularly to a specific technical field.

5. Who uses CAD? - Fashion designers - Pattern Graders - Architects - CAD technicians - Engineers - Project managers - Mapping industries.

6. Specialized Programs Architectural Engineering Electronics Roadways Woven fabrics

7. CAD Dimensions Drafting can be done in two dimension ("2D"). It can also be done in three dimension ("3D").

8. Ranges of CAD Programs (CAE) Computer aided engineering (CAM) Computer aided manufacturing (CADD) Computer aided design and drafting (ACAD) Auto desk’s AutoCAD Turbo CAD