What is the most commonly used CAD software in the industrial world?

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In summary, the most widely used CAD software in the industrial world varies depending on the industry. However, for Mechanical Engineering, Pro/E and Solidworks are commonly used, along with Unigraphics and CATIA in aerospace companies.
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I'm currently on a Mech Eng undergrad course going into my final year. I have used a number of drawing and simulation packages.

My question is, in the industrial world what is the most used piece of CAD software? I am not so good with Pro/E and so so with AutoCAD. We are learning Solidworks this year. Out of the 3 named which would you say is the most widely used in industry?

I've always been more of a pencil paper kind of student :P
 
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I depends on the industry. For MechE's, Pro/E and Solidworks are probably the most used in general (along with Unigraphics and CATIA, especially in aerospace companies).
 

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