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Want to tinker with some CAD programs for free?! We've got you!

These are available through AutoDesk. All you need to do is create an account and you're ready to download any of the programs below!

Also check out their full list of programs as well!

AutoCAD
An industry standard for most areas of engineering.
Building Design Suite Ultimate
3D building design software. Supports BIM and CAD-based workflows. Recommended for Archetects, MEP Engineers, and Structural Engineers

Includes:
Included products
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Architecture
AutoCAD MEP
AutoCAD Structural Detailing
Showcase
AutoCAD Raster Design
Recap
3ds Max
Navisworks Manage
Entertainment Creation Suite Ultimate
3D animation software for creating high quality entertainment content. Recommended for Game Developers, Animators, and Visual Effects Artists

Includes:
Maya
3ds Max
Softimage
MotionBuilder
Mudbox
Fusion 360
Cloud-based 3D CAM/CAD tool. Includes industrial and mechanical design with collaboration and machining.
Inventor Professional
3D design software that includes tools for mechanical design, and product simulation.
Product Design Suite Ultimate
Great for product design! Includes 3D modeling, and simulation tool additions to AutoCAD. Recommended for Product Designers, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers

Includes:
Inventor Professional
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Mechanical
AutoCAD Raster Design
Recap
Vault Basic
3ds Max Design
Navisworks Manage
AutoCAD Electrical
Revit
Designed for Building Information Modeling (BIM) to seamlessly allow for design in a model-based approach. Recommended for Architects, MEP Engineers, and Structural Engineers.