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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.