Annotating drawings with dimensions, text, leaders, and tables, are all very easy processes in AutoCAD as is creating production ready multi sheet drawings. Creating our own programs via LISP routines. Yes, we can create basic or complex 2D geometry very quickly and on top of this, AutoCAD has features for creating and editing 3D models with solids, surfaces, and mesh objects. Many companies use it solely as a 2D drafting system, however it is much more than that. It was released initially in 1982 and still is used widely across many disciplines, including Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Architectural to name a few. What's the difference between AutoCAD, AutoCAD Mechanical and AutoCAD LT?īy Chami Ranaweera l Redstack Applications Engineer - Mechanical and ElectricalĪutoCAD is one of the most popular and longest standing CAD systems in the market today.
