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What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?

The specialized toolbars and shortcuts for mechanical, electrical and plumbing users are awesome! They are a huge time saver and cover most of my custom shortcuts I've developed over the years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?

In addition to the prohibitive cost, everyone on your design team must have the AutoCAD MEP add-ins. If one person doesn't, they won't be able to effectively/efficiently edit or update the drawings. There are work-arounds, but they take time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?

The specialized toolbars and shortcuts for mechanical, electrical and plumbing save me time everyday. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What is AutoCAD MEP?

AutoCAD® MEP software helps you draft, design, and document building systems.

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AutoCAD® MEP software helps you draft, design, and document building systems.


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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Autocad MEP from piping designer"
Detail level and ability to make deliverables for field and fabrication shops
Pranav Nithin R.
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Pranav Nithin R.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"4.4/5"
I’ve been using AutoCAD MEP for various projects and what stands out most to me is its intuitive design capabilities for both 2D and 3D modeling. I...
Joel P.
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Joel P.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"AutoCAD MEP is a great 2D drafting and design solution...if you can afford it."
The specialized toolbars and shortcuts for mechanical, electrical and plumbing users are awesome! They are a huge time saver and cover most of my ...
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Pranav Nithin R.
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What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?

I’ve been using AutoCAD MEP for various projects and what stands out most to me is its intuitive design capabilities for both 2D and 3D modeling. It’s incredibly user-friendly, making it accessible even for those new to the software. The interface simplifies measurement taking, enhancing my productivity and the precision of my designs. This toolset has significantly improved the efficiency of my workflow in MEP designs, and I highly recommend it for its ease of use and comprehensive features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?

While AutoCAD MEP is a powerful tool for 3D modeling and design, I've encountered some challenges with software integration and customization. Its performance can sometimes lag, especially with complex models, and the learning curve can be steep for those new to CAD software. Additionally, I find the subscription model to be on the pricier side, which might not suit every budget. Despite these drawbacks, its comprehensive features for MEP professionals are unmatched, making it a valuable tool in the industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?

AutoCAD MEP is solving the complexity of designing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems by offering a specialized toolset that enhances productivity and accuracy. It streamlines the drafting, detailing, and documentation processes, allowing for more efficient design and coordination of building systems. This benefits users by reducing errors, saving time, and facilitating better collaboration among team members, leading to improved project outcomes and cost savings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohammad N.
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What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?

Not like the normal Autocad, the MEP allowed me to more efficient in doing HVAC drawings, instead of doing standard line drawings, the duct routing and annotation is so amazing, my work for any shop drawing has went over 40% down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?

That is it not improving other areas as well as creating tables and custom create equipment annotations, their other software (Revit MEP) has this advantage.

Else the loading time, by time it becomes very slow and any computer update can effect its stability Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?

Faster time in converting any single line diagram drawing into full shop drawings in matter of days, the other autocad you have to draw the airway ducts as line or squares and the elbows are horrible, the MEP helped me in this area. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?

We use Autocad MEP for designing MEP drawings for kitchen layouts. One of the best things about AUTOCAD MEP is its user-friendly interface and easy shortcuts. The interesting thing about this software is we can able to customize its user interface, shortcut tools, and mouse gestures. Since keyboard shortcuts are the same as Autocad mechanical it makes it even easy to make drawing and reduces our design time. Their support team is always active and replies to our queries very quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?

Very less tools are available for 3D design and using 3D commands little bit difficult. But am satisfied with its 2D design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?

We work in complete kitchen solutions in which we use AUTO CAD MEP for complete layout design as well as plumbing and electrical routing design. Using this software our design lead time becomes much less since it has advanced tools and an easy-go UI. One thing is very helpful because most AUTODESK products are in similar designs and have mostly the same keyboard shortcuts so that a new user can adapt to this software within a short span of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Architecture & Planning
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What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?

The toolset and separate functions strictly for MEP is extremely useful for those who are not CAD strong. This has helped me onboard users who come from Revit knowledge and was a seamless integration and transition. As with AutoCAD, you are able to type commands which is a huge help to users along with the tooltip. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?

The interface could improve to make it easier for users to navigate to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?

AutoCAD is solving many issues with usability for users who are not familiar with the program. Engineers find it easier to use for their 2D needs when laying out components. This benefits me by being able to make connections with Revit for the user to understand Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joshya T.
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What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?

Very little learning curve. Since it is part of Autodesk's product suite, people familiar with Autodesk products can easily become proficient with the software. AutoCAD MEP's seamless integration with other Autodesk products is a very useful feature, allowing professionals like architects, structural engineers, and others to collaborate effectively." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?

Steep Learning Curve: AutoCAD MEP can be challenging for newcomers.

AutoCAD MEP have stability issues, with occasional crashes or slow performance, which will be a problem when working with large projects. Since it is a resource-intensive software user needs to have a powerful computer, so this might not be good option for users with older hardware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?

AutoCAD MEP works really well with other Autodesk tools we use on our projects, making it easier for professionals like architects and structural engineers to work together smoothly. AutoCAD MEP makes it easier to do MEP design. It has tools and resources that are easy to use, which helps me work faster and make fewer mistakes. This saves me time and makes it less tiring to create detailed MEP systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ruth Kimberly M.
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What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?

I like how versatile AutoCAD MEP is. We were taught how to use this when I was still at college and up until now, I use it atleast once a week for my freelance work as an electrical designer. It can display 2d and 3d and can be really played with as there are a lot of free online tutorials on how to design using Autocad. For any problems or suggestions, they can be emailed right away. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?

So far, so good. There are no flaws as long as you use a PC or laptop that has ram that could process and render your designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?

Autocad helps me lay out an electrical design with no struggles. Symbols commonly for engineering use are also built in, so it saves me time to finish my projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Michael S.
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What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?

The large robust catalog for MEP design, specifically piping, allowing to design in 2D and cut 3D sections as well as adding items like check assemblies and pumps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?

That is doesn't work with Civil 3D as far as being able to bring content in and use in that software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?

We use MEP from Small Pump Station design since we can save time and cut the sections instead of drawing sections by hand. It also updates the sections when the design is updated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?

It allows me to bring CAD into Revit and make changes as required. Since we are an A/E firm, having the extra MEP tools helps out our engineering side of things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?

Seem clunky from an Architectural standpoint. However, I have been spoiled with Revit, so stepping back into any 2D drawing software seems a little clunky. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering AutoCAD MEP:

If you are using it for Architectural drafting, it will seem clunky. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?

I can bring in CAD files of site plans, I can find CADs of details and edit them before they come into Revit. I can pull square footage if needed and I can send contractors what they need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?

AutoCAD is a little complex designing software, but once you get used to it, it will be easier and UI has more functionalities for designing. MEP toolset is easier to integrate with AutoCAD and has a broader usage in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing designs and drafts. Implementation of AutoCAD MEP is quicker and easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?

Nothing much. I had great experience in using AutoCAD MEP Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?

I used to do mechanical and electrical designs and it helped me in designing complex circuitry and has a wide range of symbol libraries. Moreover you can analyse your circuit for its efficiency too. In mechanical designs, we can lay designs for ducts, HVAC's and more piping lines and also has equipment libraries to follow these when documenting it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kalachand G.
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What do you like best about AutoCAD MEP?

huge functionality available in it. and user interface is very easy andd nice. it works with other autodesk products seamlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AutoCAD MEP?

when i start working with it it's bit challenging for me as a beginner. it Need high configuration computer. apart from that this very effective and great for MEP Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AutoCAD MEP solving and how is that benefiting you?

building design and architecture. it's helpful for making construction documentation. proper 2d and 3d design that helpful for engineers and clients . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.