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1. What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is a 2D or 3D vector technical drawing software created in 1982 by Autodesk Corporation (USA). Through many years of continuous updating and development by AutoDesk, AutoCAD has become the most popular CAD application in the world in helping engineers, architects and designers make technical drawings. techniques in the following fields: Construction, Mechanics, Architecture, Electricity, Mapping,...
- Draft and edit 2D and 3D drawings with solid, surface, and mesh objects
- Annotate drawings with text, dimensions, leaders and tables
- Customize with APIs and add-on applications
AutoCAD software has many different versions since 1982 until now. Recent versions include AutoCAD 2018, 2019, 2020 and the latest is Autodesk AutoCAD 2021.
2. Classification of AutoCAD
Currently, there are two main types of AutoCAD on the market including AutoCAD specialized toolsets (AutoCAD 3D) and AutoCAD LT (AutoCAD 2D).
2.1. AutoCAD 3D
Currently, Autodesk has officially merged all specialized versions into a single set of design tools - AutoCAD Specialized Toolsets 2019 with many newly upgraded features, enhancing working efficiency and experience for users. user. AutoCAD 2019 now includes:
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Mechanical
- AutoCAD Electrical
- AutoCAD Architecture
- AutoCAD Map 3D
- AutoCAD Mep
- AutoCAD Plant 3D
- AutoCAD Raster Design
2.2. AutoCAD LT (2D)
AutoCAD LT software is a feature-shortened license of AutoCAD that only supports basic 2D CAD design. To serve the customer group that only needs simple 2D design at a moderate cost. The cost is only 1/3 of the AutoCAD Full version.
AutoCAD LT provides only Single-user licenses, which means the license is permanently installed on 1 computer. And the annual subscription licensing form is similar to other Autodesk products. Subscription licenses can be purchased from 1 year to 3 years.
Depending on the usage needs and budget of each business, choose AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD Full version.
- If you need to fully use functions such as 2D, 3D design, CAD library, Autolisp, ... and advanced CAD drawing features, choose AutoCAD Full version.
- If your needs are less than just basic 2D CAD drawing, choose the AutoCAD LT version
- If you want to use AutoCAD software permanently, you can refer to progeCAD software, this software is similar to AutoCAD Full but provides a permanent license for only 1/4 the cost of purchasing a subscription. 1 year use of AutoCAD
System requirements when using AutoCAD LT 2021
- Windows® 10 Windows® 8 Standard, Enterprise or Professional edition, Windows® 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional or Home Premium edition or Windows XP® Professional or Home edition operating system (SP3 or later)
- For Windows 7 and Windows 8: Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ dual-core processor, 3.0 GHz or faster with SSE2 technology
- RAM 2 GB
- 4 GB free disk space for installation
- 1,024 x 768 VGA screen with true color
- Web browser Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7 or later
Currently, Vietnam Simulation and Integration Joint Stock Company (VISI) is also providing AutoCAD versions at reasonable prices. At the same time, we have a technical support team always ready to guide, train and handle problems that arise for customers. Therefore, if you are looking for a solution for your business, please contact VISI for the best advice and support.
