# Autocad versus shapr3d

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad-versus-shapr3d/18948>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [April 23, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad-versus-shapr3d/18948 "2022-04-23T21:26:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![Alex888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/0ea827/32.png) [@Alex888](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alex888)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad-versus-shapr3d/18948/1 "2022-04-23T21:26:37Z")

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Hello to all,  
I have a short question: is whorty to use Shapr3d if i use autocad since 20 years,?  
I tried today to draw a simple building but….seems that this software is …weird.  
My first ideea was to draw quiker…but seems impossible.  
What is your advice???

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**Author:** ![Einar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c77e96/32.png) [@Einar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Einar)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2022, 11:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/autocad-versus-shapr3d/18948/2 "2022-04-23T23:25:36Z")

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I’ve used autocad for several years and shapr3d for about 3 years. I can say with confidence that Shapr3D is ALOT quicker for simple drawings. Depending on the complexity of a model, my workflow entail initial modelling in Shapr3D and then if i need functions not in Shapr3D, i simply export the step file to do further editing.

For me, I use AutoCAD for large-scale engineering, blender for rendering/animation and Shapr3D for everything else.

Further, I think Shapr3D is the undisputed best on-the-go cad program. So if you want to work on your ipad, Shapr3D is a no-brainer.

Lastly, if you know how to use AutoCad then I believe you will learn the basics of Shapr3D in no time.

Hope that helps!