INSTRUCTOR

SYED ARIF
HUSSAIN
Topics to be Covered
Introduction of AutoCAD
Acronyms of AutoCAD
History of AutoCAD
Icons of AutoCAD
Applications of AutoCAD
Advantages and Limitations of AutoCAD
Other Autodesk Products
Sample Professional Projects
Introduction
AutoCAD is used across a wide range of industries, by architects, project managers, engineers,
graphic designers, town planners and many other professionals.
Acronym & AutoCAD

• CAD stands for:

• Computer Aided Drafting
• Computer Aided Design
• CADD stands for:
• Computer Aided Drafting & Design
•AutoCAD is 2D and 3D modeling software.
Before AutoCAD
History of AutoCAD
AutoCAD was derived from a program begun in 1977 and released in 1979 called Interact CAD,
also referred to in early Autodesk document documents as Micro CAD, which was written prior
to Autodesk’s.
The first version by the Autodesk Company was demonstrated at the 1982 Comdex and released
that December.
Icons of AutoCAD versions

1982 1994

2016
Applications of AutoCAD
•CAD is a tool that can be used for design and drafting activities. It can be used to:

• Make “rough” drawings, although it is more suited to create accurate finished drawings.
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•Create 2D or 3D computer models, for analysis supply manufacturing equipment with production
instructions.
•Create 2D drawings for communicating and archiving
Applications of AutoCAD in other fields
Architects and Town Planners use AutoCAD for designing of house (Plan, section and Elevation).
Civil Engineers use AutoCAD for Foundation drawings.
Mechanical Engineers use this software for the designing of mechanical equipments.
Environmental Engineer use the software for the designing of water supply and sewerage system
for house.
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Electrical Engineers use the software for the designing of Electrical wiring system for house.
Interior designer use AutoCAD for the interior designing of buildings.
Automotive Industry relies on this software for the designing of the components of vehicles.
Aerospace use the software for the designing of aircraft, guided missiles, space vehicles, aircraft
engines.
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Advantages of AutoCAD
AutoCAD enhances the productivity and quality of designs.
Drawings get prepared in relatively short duration.
Reduced the manpower requirement.
Advantages of AutoCAD
AutoCAD software is cost effective and highly affordable.
Designs can be drawn with greater accuracy.
Facilitates easy modification and revision of drawings.
Ability to share the CAD file with other software programs.
Limitations
AutoCAD software programs require learning commands and using them together efficiently.
Producing architectural size drawings require a plotter or plotting services.
AutoCAD file may get corrupted due to virus or software bugs.
Other Autodesk Products
AutoCAD
3ds Max
AutoCAD Map 3D
Civil 3D
Maya
Revit
DWG True View
Professional Projects