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?
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. |
