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Get the Most Functionality
This table compares the features of AutoCAD and
AutoCAD MEP software products to help you
make the best choice for your business. AutoCAD
software is the world’s leading customizable
and extendable CAD application for D drafting
and design documentation.
AutoCAD MEP is a purpose-built AutoCAD
product specifically developed for mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing design and documentation
for buildings. AutoCAD MEP enables engineers,
designers, and drafters to realize immediate
productivity gains within existing AutoCAD-based
engineering workflows, by accelerating design
and documentation productivity, accuracy, and
coordination.
Production of Construction Documentation
AutoCAD AutoCAD MEP
Automated sheet management • •
Ability to manage/update project standards • •
Direct editing and instant onscreen feedback • •
Ability to import/export data in DWG, DWF, and other formats • •
Centralized management of project files • •
Ability to work in multiple views and schedules •
Automated display support for multiple display representations •
Automated schematic and annotation tools •
Automatic generation of sections and elevations •
MEP Engineering Tools
Purpose-built tools for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design •
Standards-based part libraries •
Routing tools for ductwork, piping, cable tray, and conduit •
Built-in sizing calculators for duct, pipe, and wire •
Ability to manage electrical circuit design •
Automated system zoning •
Automated tools for converting sketches to system designs •
Support for drawing connectivity through xrefs •
Automatic generation of 3D model •
Interference checking tools •
Creation tools for customized symbols and parts •
Additional Features
Supports multiuser/multidiscipline project environment • •
Supports collaboration/workflow with professionals using AutoCAD • •
Customizable user interface • •
Supports rendering, visualizations, and presentation graphics • •
Customizable API supports variety of in-house functions • •
Wide variety of third-party applications available • •
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Learn More or Purchase
Access specialists worldwide who can provide product expertise, a deep understanding of your industry, and value
that extends beyond your software purchase. To purchase AutoCAD MEP or AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite, contact an
Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider or Autodesk Authorized Reseller. To locate the reseller nearest you, visit
www.autodesk.com/reseller.
For more information about AutoCAD MEP software, visit www.autodesk.com/autocadmep. To learn more about
Autodesk Solutions for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, visit www.autodesk.com/building.