Software/application Introduction
A. AutoCAD was derived from a program that began in 1977, and then released in
1979 called Interact CAD, also referred to in early Autodesk documents as
MicroCAD, which was written prior to Autodesk's (then Marinchip Software
Partners) formation by Autodesk cofounder Michael Riddle.
B. AutoCAD can be defined as the use of computer systems to assist in the creation,
modification, optimization of a design. In this, we can create both 2D and 3D
drawings used in construction and manufacturing. It was developed by John
Walker in 1982 with the help of AUTODESK and maintained it successfully
C. Mechanical engineering is a broad field that encompasses industry, business,
medicine and even law. Planning and designing mechanical objects is the primary
focus of mechanical engineers, whether they are producing engine and motor
components or complete devices like refrigerators and robots.
Software/application Interface
A. On the Start tab, click Start New Drawing. This opens a new drawing based on
the default drawing template file. If a default drawing template file is not
specified, the Select Template dialog box is displayed, from which you can
choose an appropriate drawing template file.
B. The 2D and 3D drawings are created on the given screen. The display contains
all the tools and icons which make the process to create any drawing. There
are particular shortcuts for icons.
C. Computer-Aided Design(CAD) or Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
can be defined as using computer systems to assist in the creation,
modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. CAD software is used to
increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve
communications through documentation, and create a database for
manufacturing
D. CAD is an important industrial art extensively used in many applications,
including automotive, shipbuilding, and aerospace industries, industrial and
architectural design, prosthetics, and many more.
Software/application in Industry
A. Mechanical engineering is a broad field that encompasses industry, business,
medicine and even law. Planning and designing mechanical objects is the
primary focus of mechanical engineers, whether they are producing engine and
motor components or complete devices like refrigerators and robots.
B. Standardization is one of beneficial advantage of using AutoCAD. It is used as
standard for Computer Aided Design, so that other packages of CAD emulates
operations of AutoCAD and ensure about compatibility of files across industrial
boundaries