Contents • • • • CAD Interoperability Computer-aided design (CAD) is another particular application for 2D vector graphics. Lotus Symphony 1.3 (.deb I386). A difference between CAD and other types of drawing is that precision is extremely important. Another difference is the need for dimensioning of items in the drawing. Workflow can also be very different between CAD and other vector drawing uses. Because of these reasons, Inkscape is not currently useful as a CAD tool directly, but could be with future (as yet unplanned) additions. DXF support However, being able to import CAD drawings for final cleanup/rendering, or to mock up some ideas before putting into CAD, may be of use.