What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is a basically a CAD(Computer Aided Drawing/Drafting) application software developed by Autodesk inc., leaders in the 2D & 3D drafting Engineering softwares. The most commonly used application of theirs is AutoCAD and it is available in different shades for different field of engineering.
AutoCAD v1.0 was first introduced in the year 1982 on December. Now that was pretty much the beginning of the GUI(Graphical User Interface) computing. So it is one of the oldest softwares to be out there. Ever since then there have been numerous versions of it. Up-to the latest AutoCAD 2012, v18.2, there are 26 versions.
This is a flexible application software used for designing, drafting and creating pictorial, orthographical wireframes and solid models for a wide range of application in this fast changing engineering scenario where time for designing needs to be quick. And it is available for Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical designing and so on.
Benefits of AutoCAD
Well there are a lot of reasons for you to use AutoCAD, a few are listed below.
AutoCAD is a basically a CAD(Computer Aided Drawing/Drafting) application software developed by Autodesk inc., leaders in the 2D & 3D drafting Engineering softwares. The most commonly used application of theirs is AutoCAD and it is available in different shades for different field of engineering.
AutoCAD v1.0 was first introduced in the year 1982 on December. Now that was pretty much the beginning of the GUI(Graphical User Interface) computing. So it is one of the oldest softwares to be out there. Ever since then there have been numerous versions of it. Up-to the latest AutoCAD 2012, v18.2, there are 26 versions.
Versions of AutoCAD
Official Name
|
Version
|
Date of release
|
AutoCAD Version 1.0
|
1.0
|
1982, December
|
AutoCAD Version 1.2
|
1.2
|
1983, April
|
AutoCAD Version 1.3
|
1.3
|
1983, August
|
AutoCAD Version 1.4
|
1.4
|
1983, October
|
AutoCAD Version 2.0
|
2.0
|
1984, October
|
AutoCAD Version 2.1
|
2.1
|
1985, May
|
AutoCAD Version 2.5
|
2.5
|
1986, June
|
AutoCAD Version 2.6
|
2.6
|
1987, April
|
AutoCAD Release 9
|
9.0
|
1987, September
|
AutoCAD Release 10
|
10.0
|
1988, October
|
AutoCAD Release 11
|
11.0
|
1990, October
|
AutoCAD Release 12
|
12.0
|
1992, June
|
AutoCAD Release 13
|
13.0
|
1994, November
|
AutoCAD Release 14
|
14.0
|
1997, February
|
AutoCAD 2000
|
15.0
|
1999, March
|
AutoCAD 2000i
|
15.1
|
2000, July
|
AutoCAD 2002
|
15.6
|
2001, June
|
AutoCAD 2004
|
16.0
|
2003, March
|
AutoCAD 2005
|
16.1
|
2004, March
|
AutoCAD 2006
|
16.2
|
2005, March
|
AutoCAD 2007
|
17.0
|
2006, March
|
AutoCAD 2008
|
17.1
|
2007, March
|
AutoCAD 2009
|
17.2
|
2008, March
|
AutoCAD 2010
|
18.0
|
2009, March 24
|
AutoCAD 2011
|
18.1
|
2010, March 25
|
AutoCAD 2012
|
18.2
|
2011, March 22
|
This is a flexible application software used for designing, drafting and creating pictorial, orthographical wireframes and solid models for a wide range of application in this fast changing engineering scenario where time for designing needs to be quick. And it is available for Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical designing and so on.
Benefits of AutoCAD
Well there are a lot of reasons for you to use AutoCAD, a few are listed below.
- Improved Engineering design productivity.
- Engineering personnel requirement is less.
- Any modifications are easy to make.
- Design accuracy is more.
- Hidden details of components can be revealed.
- Dynamic viewing and zooming.
- Cost of errors are reduced.
- Efficient design is obtained.
- Quality drawing.
- Standards are maintained.
- Easily imported and exported.
Facts : The name "Auto" in AutoCAD represents the name its company, Autodesk inc.
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