Autocad. What is it?
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Some of you might have heard about AutoCAd software. What is Autocad?. Autocad is one of the most popular
computer-aided drafting software in the world. It was developed by inventor Mike Riddle using a programme called Interact. This software was purchased by a company called Autodesk in the year 1982 for an amount of 10 million US dollars. They modified it with C+ programming.
Traditionally, design and drafting involved paper, pencils and erasers but today most designs are done in computer applications that allows you to do complex things much more productively and accurately than before. As I mentioned AutoCAD software is mainly used for drafting purpose. However, Architects, Engineers, Project Mangers and various industries use this software regularly for design & modeling
Initially in 80’s AutoCAD functioned mostly by using simple lines and circles, and text to create complex objects. Beginning in the 1990s, AutoCAD began utilizing more robust custom object features with an Advanced Programming Interface using C++. And starting in 2007 AutoCAD has added advanced 3D tools and rendering.
Now there are a number of more specific AutoCAD programs, including AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and AutoCAD Architecture
The latest AutoCAD releases are AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD 2013 for Mac. The release marked the 27th major release for the AutoCAD for Windows, and the third consecutive year for AutoCAD for Mac
The native file format of AutoCAD is .dwg.
Twenty seven years after its birth, it remains at the top of many competing programs. When you compare all the resources including the add-ons, extensions, training courses, books, etc. it doesn’t have much competition and is the most popular software on the market.
The modern AutoCAD includes a full set of basic solid modeling and 3D tools.
AutoCAD LT is the lower cost version of AutoCAD with reduced capabilities, first released in November 1993. AutoCAD LT, priced at $495,
AutoCAD mobile application AutoCAD WS.
AutoCAD WS : AutoCAD WS is a Web-based CAD editor with built-in collaboration features.
is on the Web, it is accessible from anywhere, using any computer – provided
there is an Internet connection. The drawings and other files are also stored on
AutoCAD is licensed at a significant discount over commercial retail pricing to qualifying students and teachers, with a 36-month license availableAutocad software has become an essential part of drafting, designing & model industry. I am using this software for the last 20 years and it became part of my life. It is really an exciting experience to work with this world famous software.
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