Basics of autocad

 AutoCAD is a commercial computer- aided design (CAD) and drafting software Application.Developed and marketed by Autodesk,[1]AutoCAD was first released in December 1982 as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics controllers.[2] Before AutoCAD was introduced, most commercial CAD programs ran on mainframe computer and microcomputers,with each CAD operator (user) working at a separate graphic terminak.^[3] AutoCAD is also available as mobile mobile- and web app.

AutoCAD is used in industry, by architects, project managers, engineers, graphic designers, city planners and other professionals. It was supported by 750 training centers worldwide in 1994

Autodesk has also developed a few vertical programs for discipline-specific enhancements such as:

• AutoCAD Advance Steel
• AutoCAD Architecture
• AutoCAD Electrical
• AutoCAD ecscad
• AutoCAD Map 3D
• AutoCAD Mech
• AutoCAD MEP
• AutoCAD Structural Detailing
• AutoCAD Utility Design
• AutoCAD P&ID
• AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Autodesk Civil 3D

Since AutoCAD 2019 several verticals are included with AutoCAD subscription as Industry-Specific Toolset.