Introduction

AutoCAD (Autodesk Computer Aided Design) is an automatic Computer-aided design software first developed by Autodesk (Autodesk) in 1982. It is used for 2D drawing, detailed drawing, Software design description and basic 3D design. Now it has become a popular drawing tool in the world. AutoCAD has a good user interface, and various operations can be performed through interactive menus or command line methods. Its multi document design environment enables non computer professionals to quickly learn to use it. Through continuous practice, one can better grasp its various application and development skills, thereby continuously improving work efficiency.

AutoCAD has a wide range of adaptability and can run on microcomputers and workstations supported by various operating systems.

AutoCAD software is an automatic Computer-aided design software produced by Autodesk, which can be used to draw two-dimensional drawings and basic three-dimensional design. Through it, it can automatically draw without knowing programming. Therefore, it is widely used in the world, and can be used in civil construction, decoration, industrial drawing, engineering drawing, electronic industry, clothing processing and other fields.

Basic characteristics

(1) It has complete graphic drawing function.
(2) It has powerful graphic editing functions.
(3)  Multiple methods can be used for secondary development or user customization.
(4) It can convert multiple graphic formats and has strong data exchange capabilities.
(5) Support multiple hardware devices.
(6) Support multiple operating platforms
(7) It is universal and easy to use, suitable for various users. In addition, starting from AutoCAD2000, the system has added many powerful functions, such as AutoCAD Design Center (ADC), Multi Document Design Environment (MDE), Internet driver, new object capture function, enhanced annotation function, and local opening and loading function

Trends

Autocad will develop towards intelligence and diversification.

Application Area

Engineering drawing: architectural engineering, decoration design, environmental art design, hydropower engineering, civil construction, etc.

Industrial drawing: precision parts, molds, equipment, etc.

Clothing processing: Clothing plate making.

Electronic Industry: Printed Circuit Board Design.

It is widely used in civil construction, decoration, urban planning, Garden design, electronic circuit, mechanical design, clothing, shoes and hats, aerospace, light industry and chemical industry and many other fields.

In different industries, Autodesk has developed industry-specific versions and plugins, and released AutoCAD Mechanical versions in the mechanical design and manufacturing industry.

AutoCAD Electrical version has been released in the electronic circuit design industry. The Autodesk Civil 3D version has been released in surveying, earthworks, and road design.

Generally, companies in the clothing, machinery, electronics, and construction industries that do not have special requirements use the general version of AutoCAD. For machinery, there is also a corresponding AutoCAD Mechanical version.

Platform based

Standard, Enterprise, and Professional versions of the Windows series; Windows 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, or Home Premium, or Windows XP Professional (SP3 or higher)

Basic Function

Plan drawing

A drawing aid tool that can create basic graphic objects such as lines, circles, ellipses, polygons, and splines in various ways. AutoCAD provides drawing aids such as orthogonality, object snap, polar tracking, and snap tracking. The orthogonal function allows users to easily draw horizontal and vertical lines, object snap can help pick special points on geometric objects, and tracking function makes it easier to draw diagonal lines and locate points in different directions.

Edit Graph

AutoCAD has powerful editing functions that can move, copy, rotate, array, stretch, extend, trim, scale objects, and more。

1. Dimensioning: Multiple types of dimensions can be created, and the appearance of dimensions can be set by oneself.

2. Writing text: Can easily write text in any position and direction of the graphic, and can set attributes such as text font, tilt angle, and width scaling.

3. Layer management function: Drawing objects are all located on a certain layer, and properties such as layer color, linetype, and lineweight can be set.

3D Drawing

Can create 3D solid and surface models, and can edit the solid itself.

1. Network function: You can publish drawings on the network or access AutoCAD resources through the network.

2. Data exchange: AutoCAD provides various graphic and image data exchange formats and corresponding commands

Secondary development. AutoCAD allows users to customize menus and toolbars, and can use embedded languages such as Autolisp, Visual Lisp, VBA, ADS, ARX, etc. for secondary development.