AutoCAD is a software application for computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting. The software supports both 2D and 3D formats. The software is developed and sold by Autodesk, Inc. first released autocad 2004 download with crack in December 1982 by Autodesk in the year following the purchase of the first form of the software by Autodesk founder, John Walker. AutoCAD is Autodesk's flagship product and by March 1986 had become the most ubiquitous microcomputer design program in the world, utilizing functions such as 'polylines' and 'curve fitting'. AutoCAD software is customizable and extendable CAD software for 2D drafting, detailing, design documentation, autocad 2004 download with crack and basic 3D design.
Most CAD software at the time ran on graphics terminals connected to mainframe computers or mini-computers.In earlier releases, AutoCAD used primitive entities — such as lines, polylines, circles, arcs, and text — as the foundation for more complex objects. Since the mid-1990s, AutoCAD has supported custom objects through its C API. Modern AutoCAD includes a full set of basic solid modeling and 3D tools.
With the release of AutoCAD 2007 came improved 3D modeling functionality, which meant better navigation when working in 3D. Moreover, it became easier to edit 3D models. The mental ray engine was included in rendering, it was now possible to do quality renderings.