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This document provides an overview of AutoCAD software. It discusses that AutoCAD was developed by Autodesk and was one of the first CAD programs to run on personal computers. It describes AutoCAD as 2D and 3D modeling software that is widely used in industry for drafting and design. The document also provides brief descriptions of AutoCAD's history, introduction, versions, coordinate system, uses in mechanical, electrical, architectural and civil engineering fields, and career options working with AutoCAD.

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Autocad

This document provides an overview of AutoCAD software. It discusses that AutoCAD was developed by Autodesk and was one of the first CAD programs to run on personal computers. It describes AutoCAD as 2D and 3D modeling software that is widely used in industry for drafting and design. The document also provides brief descriptions of AutoCAD's history, introduction, versions, coordinate system, uses in mechanical, electrical, architectural and civil engineering fields, and career options working with AutoCAD.

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AUTOCAD
BY
AMRITA SINGH
(1712240026) UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF
GROUP-72 Mr. S.D. SHARMA
(ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)
HISTORY OF AUTOCAD

• The Word AutoCAD is made up of two words “Auto(logo of


company)”and CAD “(computer aided design)”.
• AutoCAD is 2D and 3D modeling software.
• It is developed by Autodesk company.
• Autodesk is an U.S.A based company.
• It is widely used in industry for 2D drawing and 3D
modeling.
• In another way we can say that AutoCAD is a designing
course , which is performed by the help of computer.
INTRODUCTION
AutoCAD is a CAD (Computer aided design or
Computer aided Drafting) Software application
for 2D and 3D Design and Drafting. It was
developed and sold by Autodesk, first released in
December 1982. It was one of the First CAD
programs to run on personal computers.
What is Computer aided design
Computer aided design (CAD) is also known as
computer aided design and drafting is the use of
computer technology for the process of design and
design documentation.Cad software or environment
provide the user with input tools for thepurpose of
streamlining design process, drafting,
documentation and manufacturing processes.
Version of AutoCAD
• AutoCAD software was firstly launched by Autodesk
company in Dec. 1982.
• It comes in India in 1988.
• The first version of AutoCAD was R1 after that
R2,R3,R4…………… and so on.
• In 2000,Autodesk launched a version of AutoCAD 2000
after that 2001,2002…… so on.
• This time, we have the latest version of AutoCAD is 2016.
• Latest version is easy to use and over come the difficulties
of old version.
AUTOCAD IN ACTION
HOW AutoCAD WORKS

• There is a co-ordinate system used in AutoCAD.


• Every drawing shows its co-ordinate.
• There is so many commands like copy, move ,rotate ,mirror
in 2D, path array , rectangular array, polar array & more.
• Different types of drawing can be made in the same time by
using a command that is LAYER.
• Using line , arc , circle , rectangle , ellipse & polygon , so
many drawing of different type can be made.
CO- Ordinate System

• Every thing that we draw in AutoCAD is exact.


• All object drawn on screen is based on simple X-Y co-ordinate system.
• In AutoCAD it is known as world co-ordinate system (WCS).
• We are drawing a line, so we have two points A(-10,-4) and
B(9,6). As shown in figure.
The UCS and WCS

• The AutoCAD world is 3 dimensional. However, if we want to draw


a 2d object, such as a plan or a section, we will use only 2
dimensions (x and y).
• WCS (world coordinate system) is the imaginary plane that is
parallel to the ground. It is the default coordinate system.
• Modifications made to the World Coordinate System (WCS) result
in a User Coordinate System (UCS). It is the plane that you work on.
It enables the user to draw 3 dimensional objects.
• To create a new UCS, type ucs on the command window, then say
New and specify 3 points on your new UCS plane.
Uses of AutoCAD
AutoCAD is the basis of every manufacturing industry be it,
mechanical, electrical, electronics or civil.
You will definitely get a job depending upon your skills and
the type of course that you have done because there are lot of
modules in AutoCAD, like drafting, modelling which are
further 2-D or 3-D.But once you do the basic AutoCAD , you
can go for advance courses.
AUTOCAD USES FOR
(mechanical, electrical ,architectural,civil )
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
 In 2D CAD drafting and mechanical engineering services including
AutoCAD Mechanical designing, Mechanical 2D drafting, 3D Modelling,
Piping design, and design for manufacturing.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
 For Electrical Power Wiring Drawings, Electrical Panel Drawing
, Electrical Power Layout, Electrical Layout Drawings, Electrical
Wiring Diagram, House Design and
Electrical Distribution Drawings. Electrical 2D Drafting of plumbing
layouts from preface design data
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
Architectural drafting tools enable you to design and document
more efficiently in the familiar AutoCAD environment,house layout,
Space management planning, Architectural design documentation
And many more

 
Civil ENGINEERING
Used for Civil designs, buildings layouts, civil masonary layouts,
Civil drafting
and documentation, Generating construction documentation
and drawings,

 
AutoCAD in Present Day Scenario

1.AutoCAD is one of leading and the best known Computer


Aided Design(CAD) software being used worldwide.

2.It is used in all kinds of industry sectors where drafting,


modeling and design are core functions.

3.AutoCAD is the widely recommended solution available to


the drafters as it makes drawing and drafting very easy
and handy work.
Advantages of AutoCAD

1.AutoCAD enhances the productivity and quality of designs.


2. Drawings get prepared in relatively shorter duration.
3. Reduced the manpower requirement .
4. AutoCAD software is cost effective and highly affordable.
5. Designs can be drawn with greater accuracy.
6. Facilitates easy modification and revision of drawings.
Career Options

1. Drafting Professional

2. 2D and3D Plan Developer

3. CAD Engineer( Civil, Electrical and Mechanical)

4. Architecture and Interior Designing


3D Project
Working of autocad In
different aspects
Thank You!

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