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

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The most commonly used CAD software in the industrial world includes Pro/E (now known as PTC Creo), SolidWorks, Unigraphics (Siemens NX), and CATIA. Among these, Pro/E and SolidWorks are particularly favored in mechanical engineering applications, while Unigraphics and CATIA are prevalent in the aerospace sector. The choice of software often depends on the specific industry and its requirements.

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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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