computer-aided design tool
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nounpl: computer-aided design tools
ferramenta de desenho assistido por computador
1. A software application or instrument used to create, modify, and optimize designs and technical drawings with computer assistance
Engineers use a computer-aided design tool to create precise blueprints for construction projects.
Engenheiros usam uma ferramenta de desenho assistido por computador para criar plantas precisas para projetos de construção.
2. Software that enables designers and architects to visualize, simulate, and refine their ideas digitally before physical production
The architecture firm invested in the latest computer-aided design tools to improve their workflow.
O escritório de arquitetura investiu em ferramentas de desenho assistido por computador de última geração para melhorar seu fluxo de trabalho.
Computer-aided design tools have become essential in Brazil's growing tech and engineering sectors, particularly in São Paulo's industrial and architectural industries. In the USA, these tools are ubiquitous in engineering, architecture, and manufacturing. The term 'CAD' is often used as shorthand in both countries, reflecting the standardization of these tools in professional environments globally.
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