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It was in 1982 when a group of programmers developed the first version of AutoCAD. In its 40 years, AutoCAD has grown substantially and today it is the most recognized computer-aided design (CAD) software that is used for precise 2D and 3D drafting, design, and modeling.

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Interested in learning how to achieve an average productivity gain of up to 57% for key collaboration tasks* from your current AutoCAD subscription? Take a few minutes to review this in-depth study which explores five common tasks required when preparing designs and documents in AutoCAD 2019 and the subsequent productivity gains by using AutoCAD 2023.

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Across seven studies, customers increased productivity by 63% on average for tasks completed using a specialized toolset in AutoCAD.**

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* Designed by Autodesk and commissioned to an independent consultant, this study explores common tasks required when preparing designs and documents in AutoCAD 2019 and the subsequent productivity gains by using AutoCAD 2023. A set of designs and documents were used with both AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD 2023. Tasks ranged from counting blocks in a DWG file to comparing DWG files with DWG Compare and saving to AutoCAD Web and Mobile folders to work with designs in the cloud. As with all performance tests, results may vary based on machine, operating system, filters, and even source material. While every effort has been made to make the tests as fair and objective as possible, your results may differ. Product information and specifications are subject to change without notice. Autodesk provides this information “as is”, without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

**Productivity data based on a series of studies commissioned by Autodesk to an outside consultant. The seven toolset studies compared basic AutoCAD to the specialized toolsets within AutoCAD when performing tasks commonly done by experienced AutoCAD users. Overall productivity gain calculation based on adding the completion times of specific tasks in the toolset and also in basic AutoCAD and then calculating the percent difference between the two totals across seven studies. As with all performance tests, results may vary based on machine, operating system, filters, and even source material. While every effort has been made to make the tests as fair and objective as possible, your results may differ. Product information and specifications are subject to change without notice. Autodesk provides this information “as is,” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.