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Computer-Aided Design Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Computer-Aided Design in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Computer-Aided Design format

Computer-Aided Design is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Manufacturing Process and Optimization, Advanced Numerical Analysis Techniques, 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Computer-Aided Design 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inManufacturing Process and Optimization Advanced Numerical Analysis Techniques 3D Shape Modeling and Analysis Computational Geometry and Mesh Generation Computer Graphics and Visualization Techniques
ISSN0010-4485
Citation impact (2-yr)2.01
h-index158
i10-index3,036
Total citations188,310
Top institutions publishing hereZhejiang University
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Computer-Aided Design per year

166
2014
120
2015
110
2016
94
2017
95
2018
112
2019
94
2020
104
2021
121
2022
122
2023
89
2024
120
2025

Citation impact of Computer-Aided Design by publication year

5.5K
2014
5.7K
2015
3.6K
2016
2K
2017
2.5K
2018
2.8K
2019
1.7K
2020
1.5K
2021
1.6K
2022
1K
2023
360
2024
150
2025

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Computer-Aided Design template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Computer-Aided Design format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Computer-Aided Design template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Computer-Aided Design use?
Computer-Aided Design uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Computer-Aided Design 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Computer-Aided Design?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Computer-Aided Design document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Computer-Aided Design template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Computer-Aided Design format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Computer-Aided Design?
Computer-Aided Design is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Computer-Aided Design template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Computer-Aided Design PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Computer-Aided Design template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Computer-Aided Design template cost?
You can start writing in the Computer-Aided Design template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Computer-Aided Design PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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