AutoCAD Architecture
Encyclopedia
AutoCAD Architecture is a version of Autodesk
's flagship product, AutoCAD
, with tools and functions specially suited to architectural
work.
Architectural objects have a relationship to one another and interact with each other intelligently. For example, a window has a relationship to the wall that contains it. If you move or delete the wall, the window reacts accordingly. Objects can be represented in both 2D and 3D.
In addition, intelligent architectural objects maintain dynamic links with construction documents and specifications, resulting in more accurate project deliverables. When someone deletes or modifies a door, for example, the door schedule can be automatically updated. Spaces and areas update automatically when certain elements are changed, calculations such as square footage are always up to date.
AutoCAD Architecture uses the DWG file format but an object enabler is needed to access, display, and manipulate object data in applications different from AutoCAD Architecture.
AutoCAD Architecture was formerly known as AutoCAD Architectural Desktop (often abbreviated ADT) but Autodesk changed its name for the 2008 edition. The change was made to better match the names of Autodesk's other discipline-specific packages, such as AutoCAD Electrical and AutoCAD Mechanical.
Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that focuses on 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media and entertainment industries. The company was founded in 1982 by John Walker, a coauthor of the first versions of the company's...
's flagship product, AutoCAD
AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a software application for computer-aided design and drafting in both 2D and 3D. It is developed and sold by Autodesk, Inc. First released in December 1982, AutoCAD was one of the first CAD programs to run on personal computers, notably the IBM PC...
, with tools and functions specially suited to architectural
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
work.
Architectural objects have a relationship to one another and interact with each other intelligently. For example, a window has a relationship to the wall that contains it. If you move or delete the wall, the window reacts accordingly. Objects can be represented in both 2D and 3D.
In addition, intelligent architectural objects maintain dynamic links with construction documents and specifications, resulting in more accurate project deliverables. When someone deletes or modifies a door, for example, the door schedule can be automatically updated. Spaces and areas update automatically when certain elements are changed, calculations such as square footage are always up to date.
AutoCAD Architecture uses the DWG file format but an object enabler is needed to access, display, and manipulate object data in applications different from AutoCAD Architecture.
AutoCAD Architecture was formerly known as AutoCAD Architectural Desktop (often abbreviated ADT) but Autodesk changed its name for the 2008 edition. The change was made to better match the names of Autodesk's other discipline-specific packages, such as AutoCAD Electrical and AutoCAD Mechanical.
Version history
| Official name | Version | Release | Date of release | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 1 | N/A | 1 | 1998, October | Platform: AutoCAD R14 |
| AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2 | 15.0 | 2 | 1999, July | Platform: AutoCAD 2000 |
| AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2i | 15.1 | 3 | 2000, July | Platform: AutoCAD 2000i |
| AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 3 | 15.1 | 4 | 2000, December | Platform: AutoCAD 2000i |
| AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 3.3 | 15.6 | 5 | 2001, June | Platform: AutoCAD 2002 |
| Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2004 | 16.0 | 6 | 2003, March | Platform: AutoCAD 2004 |
| Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2005 | 16.1 | 7 | 2004, April | Platform: AutoCAD 2005 |
| Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 | 16.2 | 8 | 2005, April | Platform: AutoCAD 2006 |
| Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007 | 17.0 | 9 | 2006, April | Platform: AutoCAD 2007 |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2008 | 17.1 | 10 | 2007, March | Platform: AutoCAD 2008 |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2009 | 17.2 | 11 | 2008, March | Platform: AutoCAD 2009; first release available for the x86-64 X86-64 x86-64 is an extension of the x86 instruction set. It supports vastly larger virtual and physical address spaces than are possible on x86, thereby allowing programmers to conveniently work with much larger data sets. x86-64 also provides 64-bit general purpose registers and numerous other... windows version of XP and Vista. |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2010 | 18.0 | 12 | 2009, March | Platform: AutoCAD 2010 |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2011 | 18.1 | 13 | 2010, March | Platform: AutoCAD 2011 |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2012 | 18.2 | 14 | 2011, March 22 | Platform: AutoCAD 2012 |
See also
- AutodeskAutodeskAutodesk, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that focuses on 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media and entertainment industries. The company was founded in 1982 by John Walker, a coauthor of the first versions of the company's...
- AutoCADAutoCADAutoCAD is a software application for computer-aided design and drafting in both 2D and 3D. It is developed and sold by Autodesk, Inc. First released in December 1982, AutoCAD was one of the first CAD programs to run on personal computers, notably the IBM PC...
- DWFDesign Web FormatDesign Web Format is a secure file format developed by Autodesk for the efficient distribution and communication of rich design data to anyone who needs to view, review, or print design files...
- DWG.dwgDWG is a binary file format used for storing two and three dimensional design data and metadata. It is the native format for several CAD packages including AutoCAD, IntelliCAD and Caddie. In addition, DWG is supported non-natively by many other CAD applications...
- Comparison of CAD editors for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC)