CAD software is used extensively all across the world for drafting and designing purposes. Different types of designs can be prepared in this program and shared with others. Most designers, architects, engineers and CAD operators have always used offline CAD programs. However, with cheaper data charges, Internet availability at most places, and the benefits of a cloud program, an online CAD program has become the preferred way to design CAD designs.
Increased Productivity
The CAD software helps visualize the final product by just manipulating some numerical data. CAD operators can even apply animation to see the actual product moving and working in the program. The biggest benefit of using a CAD program is that there is no problem if mistakes are made during the designing process. Any number of mistakes can be rectified during this phase. It allows CAD operators to perform lots of iterations and come up with the best design. Online CAD software programs have the same features that users have been using in offline CAD programs. There are many additional advantages that are not available with the offline programs.
Work on the Latest CAD Program
Software programs become obsolete and require yearly updates. Sometimes vulnerabilities related to the software emerge without any notice. It requires developing and applying patches to keep the programs safe for use. Now these issues have been eliminated. An online program residing in the cloud is updated immediately as soon as patches are developed to solve a security or any other issue. Users of online CAD software programs work on the latest version of the program.
Low Cost
An online CAD program is quite inexpensive. It does not require high upfront purchase cost which is the case with offline software programs. Users of online programs pay the subscription charge on monthly or yearly basis. Data charges for Internet use are the only extra charges they pay to use this online program. The subscription based online software remains on the cloud server. The files of designs made with this program can be stored online or offline. There is no need to force CAD operators to work from the office. They can work from anywhere. They only need a computer or laptop, and Internet connection. All these advantages mean that users of online CAD software programs save money.
Easy to Collaborate and Share
An online CAD software makes it easy to work with people who are not physically present at the same place. Multiple CAD operators in different parts of the world can work on a project at the same time. The files of a project can be shared with multiple individuals. All of them can collaborate on a project and share its files online.
It is due to these advantages that online cloud based CAD programs have gained wide acceptance in the CAD community.