What is AutoCAD? What is the versions and uses of AutoCAD?

What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) program used for 2-D and 3-D design and drafting. This application was developed and marketed by Autodesk.

Versions of AutoCAD?

Release no.	Versions	Released Date	Description
1	AutoCAD 1.0	Dec-82	It was the first initial release of AutoCAD. It was demonstrated at the Comdex (computer expo trade show). The file format DWG R1.0 was introduced during the time of release.
2	AutoCAD 1.2	Apr-83	It was released after the first initial version. The file format DWG R1.2 was introduced.
3	AutoCAD 1.3	Aug-83	The file format DWG R1.3 was introduced. This version introduced add on features such as configuration, justified text, adjustment of alignment and plot origin, grid spacing, large plotter, standardized color numbers, and addition of header information in the DXF file.
4	AutoCAD 1.4	Oct-83	Some of the features were added, such as text fonts, ZOOM, and block enhancements, new commands (HATCH, UNITS, BREAK, FILLET, AXIS, and SKETCH), arrays, snap mode, aligned text, status line, rotation angle, and control keys.
5	AutoCAD 2.0	Oct-84	This version introduced add on features such as line type, text styles, attributes, the extension of area command, dynamic specifications, angle, commands (SAVE, VIEW, MIRROR, O SNAP, QTEXT, V SLIDE, M SLIDE, and ENDSV), etc.
6	AutoCAD 2.1	May-85	Some of the features were added, such as LIMITS, FILLET extended, 3D Visualization, polylines, layer, freeze command, holding values, new commands (CHAMFER, DXBIN, PRPLOT, BLIPMODE), etc.
7	AutoCAD 2.5	Jun-86	This version introduced add on features such as UNDO/REDO facility, PAN, ZOOM, enhanced keyboard, menu loading and capacity becomes faster than the previous version, COP, TIME, POINT, PLOT, RESUME, MINSERT, extended memory, angles, and commands (OFFSET, POLYGON, EXTEND, EXPLODE, MEASURE, STRETCH, MEASURE, etc.).
8	AutoCAD 2.6	Apr-87	Some of the features were added, such as 3D line and 3D face entities, REDRAW command, enhancement of DIMZIN, and AREA dimensioning variable.
9	AutoCAD R9	Sep-87	The R in these versions stands for Release. This version was based on the 8086 families of microprocessors. The R9 was the first version of AutoCAD that required an 80x87 math coprocessor. The additional features were MULTIPLE command modifier, spline curves, advanced user interface, etc.
10	AutoCAD R10	Oct-88	The added features include several linetypes, PURGE command, and viewports command. It also consists of the additional 3D capabilities commands such as UCSICON, line, DVIEW, 3D polish, 3D mesh, etc.
11	AutoCAD R11	Oct-90	The additional features in the R11 version include multiple viewports, several dimension enhancements commands such as DIMSCALE, DIMBLK, DIMCLRT, DIMCLRE, network support features, TILEMODE system variables, etc.
12	AutoCAD R12	Jun-92	The R12 version is more compatible with the previous (R11) version. After the configuration of this version, the AutoCAD displays the graphics screen, and the main menu has been eliminated. Some features were included, such as object snap, dimensioning, plot, hatch, etc.
13	AutoCAD R13	Nov-94	It includes the enhancement of all the commands.
14	AutoCAD R14	Feb-97	The added features include drawing productive tools (template drawings), customization tools, and management tools.
15	AutoCAD 2000	Mar-99	The introduction of various platforms, such as floating toolbars, screen layout, drawing preview, spelling checker, dimensioning styles, and families. The commands such as lengthen, extend, grouping, parallel lines, Boolean operations, etc.
16	AutoCAD 2000i	Jul-00	The new capabilities were introduced from the worldwide design community resulting increase in drawing productivity, performance, usability, speed, design. The commands such as polyline, quick select, color, plot, trim, grips, fillet, etc. were introduced.
17	AutoCAD 2002	Jun-01	This version offers the power of collaborative designs. The introduction of the block, edit, and enhanced attributes, text scaling, spell checking, layer translator, data storage via the web, etc.
18	AutoCAD 2004	Mar-03	It includes new Express tools, a new tool palettes, sharing of files with Ease, and better efficiency.
19	AutoCAD 2005	Mar-04	It introduces new standard to increase the productivity of CAD, the evolution of design technology, etc.
20	AutoCAD 2006	Mar-05	This version introduces drafting and documentation tools, such as hatch, block, multiline text, dimensioning, streamline, tool palettes, etc.
21	AutoCAD 2007	Mar-06	The concept of visualizing, design, share, and documentation was implemented in this version to work efficiently.
22	AutoCAD 2008	Mar-07	It includes enhanced tables, annotation scaling, text, key, and leader enhancements.
23	AutoCAD 2009	Mar-08	The added features include a user interface, navigation bar, commands (block, array, and purge), technology IPv6, modern interface, and enhanced look.
24	AutoCAD 2010	Mar-09	The added features include 3D printing, free-form design, parametric drawing, and pdf enhancements.
25	AutoCAD 2011	Mar-10	The features include 3D Gizmos, updated UCS icon, background and grid colors, extended X and Y origin lines, Workspace menu, Viewcube in 2D frame, new navigation bar, etc.
26	AutoCAD 2012	Mar-11	The features included online storage, new arrays, multifunctional grips, content explorer, Pickauto setting, better snap mode, deletion of duplicate objects, etc.
27	AutoCAD 2013	Mar-12	The additional features such as OFFSET preview, array and online enhancements, improved PRESSPULL command, etc.
28	AutoCAD 2014	Mar-13	It includes command-line improvements, Xref upgrades, natural sort, file tabs, and Merge selected layers.
29	AutoCAD 2015	Mar-14	The features included are drafting, viewport resizing, block galleries, printable online maps and new text alignment.
30	AutoCAD 2016	Mar-15	The additional features of 2016 version are Mtext enhancements, smart dimensioning, easy editing revision clouds, status bar wrap, variable monitor, etc.
31	AutoCAD 2017	Mar-16	The features included are Autodesk app, sharing drawings, centerline, center marks, making 3D print file, migrate custom settings, and enhanced graphics.
32	AutoCAD 2018	Mar-17	The additional features are user interface, PDF Import, object selection, high-resolution monitor, share designs, external file references, etc.
33	AutoCAD 2019	Apr-18	The features included are Map 3D, Mechanical design, electrical design, architecture, new AutoCAD web and mobile app, raster design, and MEP (Mechanical Electrical Pumping).
34	AutoCAD 2020	Mar-19	The features included are block palettes, enhanced DWG, drawing annotation, quick measurements, cloud storage connectivity, etc.

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Draw a line using polar co-ordinate system in AutoCAD

1. Open AutoCAD software from desktop short cut or from start menu. 2. Now type "LINE" and press ENTER KEY. Then enter 0,0 as first point of the line. 3. Then type 5<30 as second point of the line. This "<" symbol is used for the line point moves to 30 degrees from positive x-axis. 4. Now again type 2.45<270 as next point of the line. 5. After generating the line press <Esc> key from key board to exit from line command. The lines shown like below image. BACK to Day-1 Lessions CLICK HERE to get CAD HOME Work help or project help (paid)

Procedure to publish the drawing set in AutoCAD

1. a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut icon or start menu. b)Click on “Open icon” and select “welding_fx” file from database files then click on “Open” button to open the document. 2.Type “PUBLISH” command and press ENTER KEY. 3.Select “Welding_fix-Model” from sheet name list and click on “Remove” button. 4.Select “DWF” option from Publish to list. 5.Click on “Publish options” button. 6.Make sure “Multi-sheet file” as Type and “Include” as Layer information for general dwf options. 7.Click on Preview button to preview the drawing and click on close preview button. 8.Click on “Publish” button and give name as “CH15_EXERCISE5” and press ok button. 9.Click on “NO” button.

How to work with Grid display and snap mode in AutoCAD

1. a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut menu. b)Select new document icon from quick access toolbar and open “ansi-a” template. c)Now click on model layout tab. d)To turn off Gid display click on Grid icon from status bar or press “F7” key from key board. e)To turn ON snap mode click on Snap icon from status bar or press “F9” key from key board. 2.We can observe the cursor movement co-ordinates from status bar. 3.Now we can turn ON the grid display and turn off the Snap mode by clicking on the icons located near status bar or by pressing “F7” and “F9” function keys from key board. Now we can observe the cursor not locked to move the snap points. Note: The snap co-ordinates are locked only when the command is active. 4.Now TURN ON the SNAP Mode by clicking Snap mode icon from status bar. Then click on “LINE” command icon form Draw tools. NOTE: We can observe the 0.5 multiflied co-ordinate value after click on the line command. Incase the cursor locking va...

Exploring the AutoCAD user interface

When working with any application we must need to know the User interface for getting speed up the work with all tools in the application. 1. Open AutoCAD application from desktop short cut or start menu. 2. Now click on the big “A” icon locatated near top left corner of the application interface. 3. Now using mouse select the each option from the list displayed. 4. Click on Home menu to view the Home menu ribbon. 5. Click on drop down arrow near Draw panel to view the total draw tools. See the below image with expanded draw tools. 6. Now click on the drop down arrow near Circle to view circle sub options list. 7. Now select 3-Point Circle. 8. Now press “Esc” key from key board to exit from circle command. 9. Then see the circle icon again, it looks like 3 point circle icon setted as default. See the bellow image. 10. Right click on home ribbon to view pop up menu and move the cursor on to “Show panels” and turn off the “Draw” option. Now observe draw panel is di...

Procedure to plotting from model space in AutoCAD

1. a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut icon or start menu. b)Click on “Open icon” and select “db_file” file from database files then click on “Open” button to open the document. 2.Type “PLOT” and press ENTER KEY then plot dialog box appeared. 3.Select “DWF6ePlot.pc3” option as printer/plotter type from the list. 4.Select “Extents” as what to plot list. 5.Type 3/32 = 1 as scale. 6.Now click on “Center the plot” check box. 7.Now click on “Preview” button. 8.Drawing is shown like below. 9.Now set “Window” as what to plot. 10.Now draw a rectangle like shown below. 11.Now enter ¼ = 1 as plot scale and click on “Preview” button to view the drawing. 12.Click on “Close Preview” button to close the preview, then click on “Cancel” button from plot dialog box.

How to change text justification in AutoCAD

1. a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut icon or start menu. b)Click on “Open icon” and select “CH11_EXERCISE 1” file then click on “Open” button to open the document. 2.Type “JUSTIFYTEXT” and press ENTER KEY. 3.Type “ALL” and press ENTER KEY. Again press ENTER KEY. 4.Now AutoCAD prompts for Justification option. 5.Type “R” and press ENTER KEY. 6.Now all the selected text justified to right side. 7.Save the file by using quick save icon from quick access tool bar.

Procedure to use zoom previous tool in AutoCAD 2015

1. a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut menu. b)Select open document icon from quick access toolbar and open “Willhome” from student files. 2.Now click on Extents option from Navigate panel. After selecting Zoom extents we can see the drawing like below. 3.Now click on window option from navigate panel. And pick a point like shown below and move the cursor right downwards. Then pick another point as zoom window opposite corner. Now we can see the zoomed area in the workspace. 4.Now click on Undo icon from quick access tool bar. 5.Now we can observe the view comes back to previous view. 6.Now continue to clicking on undo icon until the icon not activate positon.

step by step procedure to changing dimension styles in AutoCAD

1. a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut menu. b)Select new document icon from quick access toolbar and open "ansi-a" template. c)Now click on model layout tab. d)Click on “LINE” command from draw panel. e)Now move the cursor to 4 units in X axis and 2 units in Y axis and pick the line stating point. f)Now move the cursor 2 units horzontally rights side and pick another point of the line. g)Like wise above steps move the cursor or cross hair to required points shown bellow image and pick the points to get the required shape. h)Finally enter “C” to close the line. i)And draw circle by using Circle command. j)And draw the center lines. k)Then apply it’s layers accordingly. Now click on Annotate menu to view annotate tools ribbon. 2.Now click on dimension style icon to view dimension settings dailog box. 3.Now click on modify button in dimension style manager window. After clicking MODIFY button AutoCAD displays Modify Dimension Style standard dailog b...

How to change hatch pattern properties in AutoCAD

1. a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut icon or start menu. b)Click on “Open icon” and select “CH10_EXERCISE1” file then click on “Open” button to open the document. 2.Type “HATCH” in command window and press ENTER KEY. After pressing ENTER KEY AutoCAD displays Hatch creation ribbon. 3.Now select “ANSI32” hatch pattern from Patterns panel. Then pick the shown enclosed area to add the hatch pattern. 4.Now change the pattern as “ANSI37” by selecting the pattern from Pattern list. 5.Now change the hatch scale as “2” by entering a value in hatch pattern scale box at hatch property panel. 6.Now enter “45” as hatch angle. 7.Change the hatch color as “RED” from properties panel. 8.Now press ENTER KEY to accept the hatch settings. 9.Save the file clicking on “Save” icon from quick access menu.

Step by step procedure to extract attributes in AutoCAD

1. a)Open AutoCAD application from desktop shortcut icon or start menu. b)Click on “open icon” and select “EX16-8” file then click on “Open” button. 2.Type “DATAEXTRACTION” command and press ENTER KEY then add the extracted data by using below shown steps. 3.Save the document by clicking on quick save icon from quick access tool bar.

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