What Is Drafting Design Software Used For?
Drafting design software is used to create precise 2D technical drawings, floor plans, elevations, and construction documents, forming the technical backbone that architectural and rendering work is built on.
What drafting software actually produces
Drafting software focuses on accurate, to-scale 2D (and often 3D) technical drawings: floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details used for permits and building.
This is distinct from rendering software, which takes a 3D model and produces a photorealistic image rather than a technical drawing.
Who uses drafting software
Architects, drafters, engineers, and contractors rely on drafting software to produce and revise construction documents throughout a project.
For as-built plans, renovations, and permit submissions, drafting software is typically the starting point before any rendering work happens.
How drafting connects to rendering
Drafted plans are often the source material a rendering studio works from to build an accurate 3D model for visualization.
Rendimension uses existing drafted plans, or creates new drafting from measurements and photos, as the foundation for accurate 3D renders.
Questions to ask before you decide
- Is drafting software the same as rendering software?
- Can renders be made directly from drafted plans?
- Do I need drafting done before I can get renders made?
Rendimension's team can walk you through this on your own project. Learn more about architectural drafting services.