AutoCAD - Revision history

Michal Konicek at 18:12, 5 August 2021

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−	AutoCAD drawings are created at 'full size' and can then be scaled to suit different paper sizes or other media. It is mainly used to produce 2D ~~drawaings~~, although there is also a 3D feature.	+	AutoCAD drawings are created at 'full size' and can then be scaled to suit different paper sizes or other media. It is mainly used to produce 2D drawings, although there is also a 3D feature.

	AutoCAD works by using a limited number of tools to draw straight lines, circles, arc's, and so on which are saved as a series of points or coordinates. This means that the resulting drawing files are relatively small in size.		AutoCAD works by using a limited number of tools to draw straight lines, circles, arc's, and so on which are saved as a series of points or coordinates. This means that the resulting drawing files are relatively small in size.

Editor at 15:04, 5 May 2021

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	* Document control.		* Document control.
	* Information and communications technology.		* Information and communications technology.
		+	* Interview with Kevin Borg, founder of KJB Building Consultants.
	* Government Construction Strategy.		* Government Construction Strategy.

Editor at 18:02, 22 October 2020

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	* Computer aided manufacturing.		* Computer aided manufacturing.
	* Computers in building design.		* Computers in building design.
		+	* Connected procurement.
	* Document control.		* Document control.
	* Information and communications technology.		* Information and communications technology.

Designing Buildings at 05:20, 22 October 2020

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	In AutoCAD 2010 it adopted the new visual style developed by Microsoft to allow use by all devices such as touchscreens, mouse, pens and digitizers.		In AutoCAD 2010 it adopted the new visual style developed by Microsoft to allow use by all devices such as touchscreens, mouse, pens and digitizers.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Building information modelling.		* Building information modelling.
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	* [http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk AutoCAD].		* [http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk AutoCAD].

−	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]	+	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

194.83.84.254 at 11:35, 16 November 2017

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−	[http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk's AutoCAD] is one of the main Computer Aided Design (CAD) software tools used for technical drawing in the construction industry. It was first released in 1982 and is used to produce drawings for design, construction, maintenance and operation as well as for future work to the structure. 11	+	[http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk's AutoCAD] is one of the main Computer Aided Design (CAD) software tools used for technical drawing in the construction industry. It was first released in 1982 and is used to produce drawings for design, construction, maintenance and operation as well as for future work to the structure.

	The [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/UK UK] [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/bim/articles/nbsNationalBimSurvey_2013.asp nbs National BIM Survey 2013] suggested that the most popular CAD software amongst respondents was:		The [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/UK UK] [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/bim/articles/nbsNationalBimSurvey_2013.asp nbs National BIM Survey 2013] suggested that the most popular CAD software amongst respondents was:

194.83.84.254 at 11:34, 16 November 2017

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−		+	[http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk's AutoCAD] is one of the main Computer Aided Design (CAD) software tools used for technical drawing in the construction industry. It was first released in 1982 and is used to produce drawings for design, construction, maintenance and operation as well as for future work to the structure. 11
−	[http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk's AutoCAD] is one of the main Computer Aided Design (CAD) software tools used for technical drawing in the construction industry. It was first released in 1982 and is used to produce drawings for design, construction, maintenance and operation as well as for future work to the structure.	+

	The [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/UK UK] [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/bim/articles/nbsNationalBimSurvey_2013.asp nbs National BIM Survey 2013] suggested that the most popular CAD software amongst respondents was:		The [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/UK UK] [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/bim/articles/nbsNationalBimSurvey_2013.asp nbs National BIM Survey 2013] suggested that the most popular CAD software amongst respondents was:
−	*Autodesk AutoCAD 26%	+
−	*Autodesk AutoCAD LT 19% (a lower cost version of AutoCAD, with reduced capabilities).	+	* Autodesk AutoCAD 26%
−	*Autodesk Revit 18% (used for Building Information Modelling).	+	* Autodesk AutoCAD LT 19% (a lower cost version of AutoCAD, with reduced capabilities).
−	*Nemetschek Vectorworks 13%	+	* Autodesk Revit 18% (used for Building Information Modelling).
−	*Graphisoft ArchiCAD 7%	+	* Nemetschek Vectorworks 13%
−	*Bentley Microstation 5%	+	* Graphisoft ArchiCAD 7%
−	*Trimble Sketchup 2%	+	* Bentley Microstation 5%
−	*Bentley Building Suite 1%	+	* Trimble Sketchup 2%
−	*Nemetschek Allpan 0%	+	* Bentley Building Suite 1%
−	*Other 8%	+	* Nemetschek Allpan 0%
		+	* Other 8%

	AutoCAD drawings are created at 'full size' and can then be scaled to suit different paper sizes or other media. It is mainly used to produce 2D drawaings, although there is also a 3D feature.		AutoCAD drawings are created at 'full size' and can then be scaled to suit different paper sizes or other media. It is mainly used to produce 2D drawaings, although there is also a 3D feature.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Building information modelling.	+
−	*Computer aided design.~~<br/>~~	+	* Building information modelling.
−	*Computer aided manufacturing.~~<br/>~~	+	* Computer aided design.
−	*Computers in building design.~~<br/>~~	+	* Computer aided manufacturing.
−	*Document control.~~<br/>~~	+	* Computers in building design.
−	*Information and communications technology.~~<br/>~~	+	* Document control.
−	*Government Construction Strategy.	+	* Information and communications technology.
		+	* Government Construction Strategy.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk AutoCAD].	+
		+	* [http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk AutoCAD].

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Designing Buildings at 11:55, 10 September 2014

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	*Government Construction Strategy.		*Government Construction Strategy.

−	External references	+	=== External references ===
	*[http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk AutoCAD].		*[http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk AutoCAD].

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Designing Buildings at 11:55, 10 September 2014

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−	[http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk's AutoCAD] is one of the main Computer Aided Design (CAD) software tools used for technical drawing in the construction industry. It was first released in 1982 and is used to produce drawings design, construction, maintenance and operation ~~and~~ for future work to the structure.	+	[http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk's AutoCAD] is one of the main Computer Aided Design (CAD) software tools used for technical drawing in the construction industry. It was first released in 1982 and is used to produce drawings for design, construction, maintenance and operation as well as for future work to the structure.

	The [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/UK UK] [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/bim/articles/nbsNationalBimSurvey_2013.asp nbs National BIM Survey 2013] suggested that the most popular CAD software amongst respondents was:		The [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/UK UK] [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/bim/articles/nbsNationalBimSurvey_2013.asp nbs National BIM Survey 2013] suggested that the most popular CAD software amongst respondents was:
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	AutoCAD drawings are created at 'full size' and can then be scaled to suit different paper sizes or other media. It is mainly used to produce 2D drawaings, although there is also a 3D feature.		AutoCAD drawings are created at 'full size' and can then be scaled to suit different paper sizes or other media. It is mainly used to produce 2D drawaings, although there is also a 3D feature.

−	AutoCAD works by using a limited number of tools to draw straight lines, circles, arc's, and so on which are saved as a series of points or coordinates. This means that the resulting drawing files are relatively small in size.	+	AutoCAD works by using a limited number of tools to draw straight lines, circles, arc's, and so on which are saved as a series of points or coordinates. This means that the resulting drawing files are relatively small in size.

	As the drawing progresses other tools can be used to make the drawing more complex and contain more information. This full size drawing is drawn in model space mode which is virtually unlimited (in reality limited by the computer hardware specification), and then scaled down in the paper [space] mode.		As the drawing progresses other tools can be used to make the drawing more complex and contain more information. This full size drawing is drawn in model space mode which is virtually unlimited (in reality limited by the computer hardware specification), and then scaled down in the paper [space] mode.

−	The native file format for AutoCAD is .dwg, but files can also be produced in an interchange file format DXF.	+	The native file format for AutoCAD is .dwg, but files can also be produced in an interchange file format DXF.

	Autodesk have a adopted an annual release strategy now popular for many software products as it allows a revenue stream for the programmers and ensures development of the software.		Autodesk have a adopted an annual release strategy now popular for many software products as it allows a revenue stream for the programmers and ensures development of the software.

Designing Buildings at 11:53, 10 September 2014

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−	Autodesk's AutoCAD is one of the main Computer Aided Design (CAD) software tools used for technical drawing in the construction industry. It is used to produce drawings design, construction, maintenance and operation and for future work to the structure.	+	[http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk's AutoCAD] is one of the main Computer Aided Design (CAD) software tools used for technical drawing in the construction industry. It was first released in 1982 and is used to produce drawings design, construction, maintenance and operation and for future work to the structure.

	The [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/UK UK] [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/bim/articles/nbsNationalBimSurvey_2013.asp nbs National BIM Survey 2013] suggested that the most popular CAD software amongst respondents was:		The [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/UK UK] [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/bim/articles/nbsNationalBimSurvey_2013.asp nbs National BIM Survey 2013] suggested that the most popular CAD software amongst respondents was:
−	~~<ul >~~	+	*Autodesk AutoCAD 26%
−	~~<li>~~Autodesk AutoCAD 26%~~</li>~~	+	*Autodesk AutoCAD LT 19% (a lower cost version of AutoCAD, with reduced capabilities).
−	~~<li>~~Autodesk AutoCAD LT 19%~~</li>~~	+	*Autodesk Revit 18% (used for Building Information Modelling).
−	~~<li>~~Autodesk Revit 18%~~</li>~~	+	*Nemetschek Vectorworks 13%
−	~~<li>~~Nemetschek Vectorworks 13%~~</li>~~	+	*Graphisoft ArchiCAD 7%
−	~~<li>~~Graphisoft ArchiCAD 7%~~</li>~~	+	*Bentley Microstation 5%
−	~~<li>~~Bentley Microstation 5%~~</li>~~	+	*Trimble Sketchup 2%
−	~~<li>~~Trimble Sketchup 2%~~</li>~~	+	*Bentley Building Suite 1%
−	~~<li>~~Bentley Building Suite 1%~~</li>~~	+	*Nemetschek Allpan 0%
−	~~<li>~~Nemetschek Allpan 0%~~</li>~~	+	*Other 8%
−	~~<li>~~Other 8%~~</li>~~	+
−	~~</ul>~~	+
	AutoCAD drawings are created at 'full size' and can then be scaled to suit different paper sizes or other media. It is mainly used to produce 2D drawaings, although there is also a 3D feature.		AutoCAD drawings are created at 'full size' and can then be scaled to suit different paper sizes or other media. It is mainly used to produce 2D drawaings, although there is also a 3D feature.

−	AutoCAD works by using a limited number of tools to draw straight lines, circles, arc's, and so on which are saved as a series of points or coordinates. This means that the resulting drawing files are relatively small in size. As the drawing progresses other tools can be used to make the drawing more complex and contain more information. This full size drawing is drawn in model space mode which is virtually unlimited (in reality limited by the computer hardware specification), and then scaled down in the paper [space] mode.	+	AutoCAD works by using a limited number of tools to draw straight lines, circles, arc's, and so on which are saved as a series of points or coordinates. This means that the resulting drawing files are relatively small in size.
		+
		+	As the drawing progresses other tools can be used to make the drawing more complex and contain more information. This full size drawing is drawn in model space mode which is virtually unlimited (in reality limited by the computer hardware specification), and then scaled down in the paper [space] mode.
		+
		+	The native file format for AutoCAD is .dwg, but files can also be produced in an interchange file format DXF.

	Autodesk have a adopted an annual release strategy now popular for many software products as it allows a revenue stream for the programmers and ensures development of the software.		Autodesk have a adopted an annual release strategy now popular for many software products as it allows a revenue stream for the programmers and ensures development of the software.
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	*Document control.<br/>		*Document control.<br/>
	*Information and communications technology.<br/>		*Information and communications technology.<br/>
−	*Government Construction Strategy	+	*Government Construction Strategy.
		+
		+	External references
		+	*[http://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/autocad/overview Autodesk AutoCAD].

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Designing Buildings at 11:45, 10 September 2014

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	To help develop this article, click 'Edit this article' above.		To help develop this article, click 'Edit this article' above.

−	Autodesk's AutoCAD is one of the main software tools used for technical drawing in the construction industry. It is used to produce drawings design, construction, maintenance and operation and for future work to the structure. ~~Drawings~~ are created at 'full size' and can then be scaled to suit different paper sizes or other media. It is mainly used to produce 2D drawaings, although there is also a 3D feature.	+	----
		+
		+	Autodesk's AutoCAD is one of the main Computer Aided Design (CAD) software tools used for technical drawing in the construction industry. It is used to produce drawings design, construction, maintenance and operation and for future work to the structure.
		+
		+	The [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/UK UK] [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/bim/articles/nbsNationalBimSurvey_2013.asp nbs National BIM Survey 2013] suggested that the most popular CAD software amongst respondents was:
		+	<ul >
		+	<li>Autodesk AutoCAD 26%</li>
		+	<li>Autodesk AutoCAD LT 19%</li>
		+	<li>Autodesk Revit 18%</li>
		+	<li>Nemetschek Vectorworks 13%</li>
		+	<li>Graphisoft ArchiCAD 7%</li>
		+	<li>Bentley Microstation 5%</li>
		+	<li>Trimble Sketchup 2%</li>
		+	<li>Bentley Building Suite 1%</li>
		+	<li>Nemetschek Allpan 0%</li>
		+	<li>Other 8%</li>
		+	</ul>
		+	AutoCAD drawings are created at 'full size' and can then be scaled to suit different paper sizes or other media. It is mainly used to produce 2D drawaings, although there is also a 3D feature.

	AutoCAD works by using a limited number of tools to draw straight lines, circles, arc's, and so on which are saved as a series of points or coordinates. This means that the resulting drawing files are relatively small in size. As the drawing progresses other tools can be used to make the drawing more complex and contain more information. This full size drawing is drawn in model space mode which is virtually unlimited (in reality limited by the computer hardware specification), and then scaled down in the paper [space] mode.		AutoCAD works by using a limited number of tools to draw straight lines, circles, arc's, and so on which are saved as a series of points or coordinates. This means that the resulting drawing files are relatively small in size. As the drawing progresses other tools can be used to make the drawing more complex and contain more information. This full size drawing is drawn in model space mode which is virtually unlimited (in reality limited by the computer hardware specification), and then scaled down in the paper [space] mode.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
	*Building information modelling.		*Building information modelling.
−	*Computer aided design.	+	*Computer aided design.<br/>
		+	*Computer aided manufacturing.<br/>
		+	*Computers in building design.<br/>
		+	*Document control.<br/>
		+	*Information and communications technology.<br/>
		+	*Government Construction Strategy

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