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This help desk is for discussion purposes only. Neither BOMA, its affiliates, nor Extreme Measures Inc.® are responsible for the information, comments, or opinions expressed herein. For complete information, please refer to the official publications of the standards themselves.

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CAD Software

CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software is used to create precisely scaled technical drawings in 2D and 3D. For buildings and structures, CAD is used to draft floor plans, elevations, sections, and detailed 3D models. The AutoCAD DWG format is the industry leader, however, there are many different CAD applications, formats, and vendors with various costs and capabilities.