What is CAD software used for?

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software is used to capture and simulate designs electronically. It is commonly used for electrical or mechanical designs.

What free mechanical CAD software is available for me to install on my computer?

SolidWorks (recommended) - 3-D CAD package

• Available from Engineering Technical Services
• eDrawings Viewer available from Solidworks

Microsoft Visio - Vector-based drawing program

• Available from MyApps under Microsoft Imagine
• Microsoft Visio 2013 Viewer available from Microsoft

Sketchup Make - 3-D modeling program

• Available from Sketchup

What mechanical CAD software is available for me to use on campus computers?

• SolidWorks (recommended) - 3-D CAD package
• Sketchup Pro - 3-D modeling program
• Adobe Illustrator - Vector-based drawing program