Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer systems to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. CAD software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, and enable the automation of complex tasks.
CAD is used in a wide variety of industries, including architecture, engineering, and manufacturing. Early CAD systems were mainly used by engineers and architects, but the use of CAD has since expanded to include all sorts of designers and all sorts of industries.
CAD software can be used to create two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) models. …