AutoCAD system. What is it and what is it capable of?
AutoCAD is a computer-aided design system, which is abbreviated as CAD. It belongs to the class of CAD programs (Computer Aided Design), these programs are intended mainly for the development of so-called design documentation, namely drawings, diagrams, models of objects, and so on.
Allows the software to build both 2D drawings and 3D models, any purpose and complexity with the highest possible accuracy.
The developers of this program are a well-known studio. Autodesk, which many know from other equally popular modeling environments. In the global market, the company has no equal among developers of automated design systems. The name of the program was formed - AutoCAD from Automated Computer Aided Drafting and Design, which translated from English into Russian means “Automated drawing and design using electronic cleaning equipment.”
Already in the early 90s, the program had many fans. At that time, the program had its tenth version, and it worked on the basis of the MS-DOS operating system. But starting with version fourteen, AutoCAD began to work on Windows systems. At the end of the 90s, the 15th version of the program was released, and a little later a version called 2000i was released.
Those basic operating principles that are used in modern versions of the program were laid down with the advent of AutoCAD 2004. Since then, each subsequent program, while maintaining its old framework, has acquired additional capabilities and functions, while becoming more advanced, convenient and very functional.
Today we can work with AutoCAD released in 2013, which is the latest version at the moment. However, AutoCAD 2015 is planned to be launched soon, in which the developers promised to introduce many new and useful things.
By the way, programs are divided not only by version, but also by generation. Since the history of the product is very rich and there have been countless versions, the system of division by generation is very convenient. Each generation has several versions of the program:
The 14th generation contains only one version of the program - AutoCAD 14;
The 15th generation already consists of three full-fledged programs: AutoCAD 15, AutoCAD 2000 and 2002;
The 16th generation also consists of three products: AutoCAD 2004, 2005 and 2006;
The 17th generation included the following versions: AutoCAD 2007-2009;
The 18th generation also included three software products: AutoCAD 2010-2012;
The 19th generation arrived quite recently and so far it only includes the 2013 version of the programs.
Many people call AutoCAD 2013 a logical continuation of the 2012 program. No radical or unexpected changes were made, but quite a few goodies were still added. The main task of the program creators is still to improve the mechanisms 3D modeling, as well as integration of the program with the World Wide Web.
The program interface has changed dramatically in the AutoCAD 2009 version; it is considered to be updated. The main element was the tool belt. However, the ability to use toolbars and rows was left; they were turned off by default. The location of the main panels has not undergone significant changes.
Is it possible to get the official version of AutoCAD 2013(ru) for free?
I think you know that downloading programs that are officially sold for free is completely illegal. However…
Firstly, it is not very easy to find the latest hacked version of AutoCAD on the Internet.
Secondly, the use of such a program is fraught with a number of viruses, bugs and limitations in the functionality of the program.
On the other hand, it is not entirely logical to purchase an expensive official version of the software, I certainly don’t know how well it will suit your needs.
But Autodesk gave us a wonderful opportunity to use their products in our work completely free of charge and legally. What's the catch? Nothing!
Especially for lovers of free things, the company has created an educational portal. On which you can download AutoCAD not only the latest version, but also several previous ones. In addition, other famous products from Autodesk are available for free - 3DS MAX, MAYA and others.
All you need is to register on the portal (the link to which is at the end of the article) and download the required product for free.
But it couldn’t be done without BUT. If you use one of the free versions, then each saved drawing will contain an inscription in the corner that it was created using the student version of the program.
Everything else has not been affected by restrictions, there are no inconveniences or spam. AutoCAD is an indispensable design assistant. No other system does this better than it. In addition, working with AutoCAD is a pleasure, everything is simple and clear. And the large army of fans of the product is another confirmation of this. Yes, and you can use the program for free with completely legal rights. We wish you good luck in working with AutoCAD! You can register on the portal and get the opportunity to download any of the Autodesk products for free using the link - http://students.autodesk.com/.
