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AutoCAD® Software
We’re continuously improving the AutoCAD® software you know and trust.
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2005Workflow
Sheet Set ManagerEtransmit
ViewsDWF Markup
2006
DraftingDynamic Blocks
Renovate core drafting toolsHeads-up Design
Table EnhancementsBlock Counts
Construction Calculator
PublishOne click Publish
Background PlottingSheet set publishing
AutoCAD Thematic Map
AutoCAD:AutoCAD LT: Single-user, 2D design tool to create technical drawings and documentation.
PublishAdvance output electronic or hardcopy
DraftingEfficiently create and edit drawings and drawing data
Presentation / VisualizationEnhance presentations & conceptual design
WorkflowImprove work process
CustomizationScripts, LISP, ARX, VBA, .net, DBX
Fully-customizable, 2D drafting and detailing and 3D design tool, supporting workflows and multiple-users across a broad variety of markets and applications.
2007
DraftingTables
Table of Contents
WorkflowSheet Set Manager
MarkupWorkspaces
PublishObject Properties into DWF
LT 2005 LT 2006 LT 2007
CustomizationFields
2008
DraftingAnnotation Scaling
Layers Properties per Viewport
Multiple LeadersMTEXTTables
Dimensioning
WorkflowDGN 8.0 Import Live link to Excel
LT 2008
2009
Presentation / Visualization
Solve key customerIssues
DraftingEnsure that we are always
improving drafting This will be the main theme
of this release
WorkflowImprovements to SSM
LT 2009
2010
DraftingUsability Improvements
WorkflowSolve Customer workflow
issues
LT 2010
PublishSolve key plotting and
publish issues
Customization
2004
DraftingExpress tools
DWG compressionTool Palettes
Mtext Enhance
Presentation / Visualization
True ColorGradient fills
Pantone colors
WorkflowCAD Standards
Deployment / InfrastructureMultiple Undo
Side by Side Support
LT 2004
DraftingMtext Enhancements
WorkflowVault & XREF Mgt
XREF DWFsUNICODE
Presentation / 3DEasy 3D modeling
SurfacingDrag/Drop Materials
Simple AnimationSun/Shadow Studies
Navigation in 3DNew Display Styles
Presentation / 3DPhotometric lights
MaterialsAutodeskConfidential
25 Years of AutoCAD: The Past 5 Releases
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AutoCAD® 2009
Autodesk has one goal: increasing your productivity. The new user interface has been optimized to boost your efficiency: Ribbon toolbar ViewCube™ Action Recorder Layer Properties Manager Fit and Finish
NEW - AutoCAD 2009 will include Autodesk Impression
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Ribbon
The current toolbar and menu system is complex and difficult to use:
Multiple ways to perform a single task
Options buried in secondary dialog boxes
Commands grouped by function not task
Difficult for new users
Problem
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The new ribbon interface gives simple, task-based access to commands:
Fewer clicks to reach commands
Commands presented based on task
Clean modern design Easier for new users Roll-over help Customizable and extensible
Ribbon Solution
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ViewCube™ Feature
Manipulating 3D models in AutoCAD® software is difficult and subject to error:
Process can be difficult for new users to understand.
It is easy to lose your orientation when using the Orbit command.
Problem
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ViewCube
New ViewCube™ feature provides Graphical tool intuitively
indicates model orientation Simple, interactive controls Consistent 3D navigation
experience
Solution
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Action Recorder
Automation of repetitive tasks is complex in AutoCAD® software:
Customization requires a high level of expertise
Can require use of programming tools such as VBA or LISP
Support from CAD manager needed to create, test, and maintain programs or scripts
Problem
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Action RecorderThe new action recorder allows AutoCAD® software users to automate repetitive tasks:
Anybody can use it No programming skills
required Graphically interactive
recording of commands Easily saved and shared
Solution
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Layer Properties ManagerThe current Layer Properties dialog box is not interactive:
Cannot see changes as they are made
Cannot run other commands when dialog is active
Scrolling to review properties hides key information
Problem
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Layer Properties Manager
New Layer Properties Manager Changes are immediately
reflected in the drawing Layer manager stays active
when running other commands
Columns can be frozen when scrolling
Solution
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Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Vista and 64-Bit Support
AutoCAD® and AutoCAD LT® software are “Certified for Windows Vista®”—highest level of Microsoft® Logo Certification
Multi-core support
64-bit support (both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT): Improved performance and stability for large
data sets Platforms
Intel® EM64T (not Itanium®), AMD® 64
Windows® XP 64, Windows Vista 64
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• MTEXT in-place spell checking• MTEXT runs from the ribbon bar• eTransmit: Purge drawings before packing• eTransmit: Option to save or not save drawing before
packing• Dynamically update Xclip frames• Export layouts to model space• Geographic location enabling• Material mapping enhancements• Find and replace text in blocks• Find and replace text in xrefs• Find and replace text using wildcards • Pin most recently used (MRU) documents• Sort MRU documents by type, date, or alphabetically• Wblock enhancements• Array now supports zoom and pan during preview• Nonrectangular viewport support in Properties palette• Missing plotters are now prefixed with “Missing” • Purge now includes the shortcut key for Close• DWFx format based on XML specification
Fit and Finish• Level 2 enhanced tooltips• Customizable dynamic help• Show Me animations embedded in help file• Enhanced task dialog boxes• InfoCenter search bar searches knowledge base
and forums• Dynamic tooltip link directly to subject help• Hover mouse over objects to list properties• Windows Vista® logo certified• Build 64- and 32-bit deployments from a single
computer • Customer Involvement Program enhancements• Customer error reporting round-trip notification• Performance enhancements• Stability enhancements• Prior version licensing support• ShowMotion™ feature to create animated
playback• Improved 2D navigation tools• DGN version 7 and 8 support• DGN translation enhancements
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AutoCAD 2009
Autodesk has one goal: increasing your productivity. The new user interface has been optimized to boost your efficiency: Ribbon toolbar ViewCube™ feature Action Recorder Layer Properties Manager Fit and Finish
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Autodesk Impression
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Autodesk Impression
Images courtesy of: Greg Bates - Hirsch Bedner Associates, Ged Trias - Larson and Darby, Jeremy K. Noftle, Bureau D’architectes Werner, and InsideOut Designs
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Working with Impression
AutoCADAutoCAD ArchitectureAutoCAD Civil 3DAutoCAD Map 3DAutCAD MEP
Existing CAD Linework and Data Layers Blocks Line weights Hatched areas
Styles and Entourage
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Autodesk Impression
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Generate great looking images – fast Easy to learn and use CAD Compatible Quickly create multiple design iterations
Autodesk Impression
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• Autodesk, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, ShowMotion, ViewCube, and Autodesk Impression are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.