New version of the most popular systemAutoCAD 2017 automatic design appeared March 21, 2016, and the most stable was the "AutoCAD 2016". With the help of this software package in our country, most of the electronic graphic documentation is produced. What was Avtokad originally created for, what is it now and what are the development prospects? First things first.
About creating AutoCAD
The history of Avtokad begins in 1982, when in January programmer John Walker suggested several colleagues create an application software development firm.
Initially, the young company offered two versions.programs: for 8-bit processors running on the CP / M operating system (Autocad-80), and a version of 16-bit processors on the MS-DOS operating system (Autocad-86). The program cost exactly one thousand US dollars.
Released in May 1985 on the market version 2.1 had a special language that allowed writing expressions and describing variables, in later versions called AutoLisp. The first Russian version of the package appeared in 1988.
Starting with the 11 version of "AutoCAD", released inOctober 1990, the possibility of creating three-dimensional models. Significant opportunities were added to the program in 2006. AutoCAD 2007 made it possible to choose one of several types of user interfaces, had a new convenient panel and tools for working with three-dimensional objects, allowed to create animation.
Since then, the company has been consistently releasing a newversion of the package annually. Currently, more than 35 versions are available for desktop computers only. There are mobile versions, "AutoCAD" Russian version, as well as for operating systems Windows, OS X, iOS.
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So what is the "AutoCAD", what is thisCAD system? The main function of this CAD system is 2D-drawing and the creation of project documentation in various fields of knowledge. In the environment there are various tools for working with standard and arbitrary forms, allowing you to create any 3D-models and make their analysis. The approach based on dynamic blocks allows you not to redraw the repeating elements, but to take them from the library or change the parameters already drawn. The availability of opportunities for three-dimensional printing makes it easy to create physical layouts, printing projects on a 3D printer.
Presence of a mechanism for saving operations and creatingMacros allows you to enter commands even without programming experience. A variety of tools for working with two-and three-dimensional objects make it easy to switch between different display modes, change the scale and rotate objects. "AutoCAD" has the necessary tools to create animated videos that can be used in presentations.
What files does it work with?
Files "AutoCAD" have the extension DWG and DXF.Files with the extension DWG are the most popular format for storing digital drawings (DWG –drawning). Autodesk owns this format, and it is the main one for its products. Software environments for designing other manufacturers can also work with this format. The program allows you to open and use for work files of other common graphic and text formats.
DXF files (drawing exchange format) allowexchange graphic information between CAD applications. This format is also owned by Autodesk, but is supported by most CAD systems.
System requirements
Minimum computer requirements for the program "AutoCAD" 2016 (Russian version):
- Windows 8.1 operating system, Windows 7 operating system in the Home Premium version;
- 32- or 64-bit Intel or AMD processors for the corresponding version of AutoCAD with a frequency of at least 1.0 GHz and support for SSE2 instructions;
- from 2 GB of RAM;
- monitor with an extension of at least 1024 * 768 and a video card compatible with DirectX 9.
The program also requires the presence of:
- Windows Internet Explorer version not lower than 9.0;
- Adobe Flash Player Flash Player Version 10 or later;
- .NET Framework 4.5 libraries.
For AutoCAD 2017, the minimum system requirements are somewhat higher: in particular, you need a monitor with a resolution of at least 1360 * 768, a set of libraries. NET Framework 4.6.
User Interface Features
The design system is based on interactiveapproach, implying the user's dialogue with the program in the language of special commands. Almost all teams have different options for execution. How exactly to use the command, the system decides on the basis of the analysis of user actions and dialogue with him.
Standard interface "AutoCAD" representsis a workspace called a model, toolbars, additional windows, and a line for entering commands. Starting with version 2009, the toolbars are located on the menu in the form of a ribbon, but it is also possible to switch to the classic look. The menu in the form of the so-called Ribbon ribbon is a general trend of modern application programs, the products of the Avtodesk company have such an interface.
The composition of the tape can be customized.specific user. The ribbon has tabs, each of which includes the necessary tools, similar in groups. All items have an additional context menu, traditionally called the right mouse button.
Development trends
Autocad development vector is similar to the general trend.improving application software. Indicators of stability, accuracy and productivity of 3D-graphics are consistently improved, various intellectual means, compatibility with other software products of Autodesk and other companies are being introduced.
Available versions of "AutoCAD" for tabletcomputers, smartphones on popular mobile operating systems. Of course, no one talks about such “AutoCAD” that it is a real alternative to the traditional versions, but there are opportunities to perform some limited actions with projects literally “on the run”. Not forgotten in the company Avtodesk and about cloud technology. Autocad WS version allows you to store information in the Autodesk 360 cloud and work with them through the network.
