r/cad is a subreddit with 66k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses cad, looking, lookingfor, struggling, and nx, and they frequently recommend/review cad software, 3d modeling software, and modeling software.
Computer-Aided Design
A place to talk about anything related to CAD. Ask questions about CAD software, drawing standards or just show off your latest project.
Popular Themes in r/cad
#1
Solution Requests
: "Simple and free CAD software for a simple project?"
6 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Sources for free blueprints?"
3 posts
#3
Ideas
: "What do you wish CAD had or looked like?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/cad
#1
Cad
: "Implicits and the future of Cad"
103 posts
#2
Looking
49 posts
#3
Lookingfor
49 posts
#4
Struggling
31 posts
#5
Nx
: "Learning Nx"
25 posts
#6
Modeling
: "Help with organic Modeling duct"
19 posts
#7
Design
: "How to be better?"
16 posts
#8
3d
: "3d Jewellery Modeller here"
15 posts
#9
Software
14 posts
#10
Help
: "Help with organic modeling duct"
13 posts
Products Discussed in r/cad
Cad Software
48 reviews
#1
Fusion 360
4.2★ from 5 reviews
#2
Onshape
4.6★ from 5 reviews
#3
FreeCAD
2.7★ from 3 reviews
3d Modeling Software
10 reviews
#1
SolidWorks
3.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Autodesk
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Rhino
4.0★ from 1 review
Modeling Software
6 reviews
#1
ViaCAD
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Blender
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Onshape
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/cad
#1
Siemens NX
: "How to learn Siemens NX"
14 posts
#2
Solidworks
: "Engineers designing impossible corners is going to end me"
5 posts
#3
Fusion 360
: "Alternative CAD programs to Fusion?"
4 posts
#4
AutoCAD
: "CAD with handdrawn sketchy look"
3 posts
#5
Microstation
: "Has anyone used cheap Zebronics graphics cards (4GB/6GB) for SolidWorks or other CAD software?"
2 posts
#6
DraftSight
: "Just a student asking for help (Image is hyperlinked)"
1 post
#7
Sketchup
: "EDITING HELP!"
1 post
#8
Vectorworks
: "Rates for project based"
1 post
#9
PTC Creo
: "Any good CREO harness/cabling resources?"
1 post
#10
FreeCAD
: "[HELP] trying to modify dimensions of a mesh->solid object"
1 post
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Last updated: August 22, 2026