AutoCAD Architecture
| Developer(s) | Autodesk |
|---|---|
| Initial release | October 1998 |
| Stable release |
2017
/ March 30, 2016 |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Type | CAD |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | autodesk.com/autocadarchitecture |
AutoCAD Architecture (abbreviated as ACA) is a version of Autodesk's flagship product, AutoCAD, with tools and functions specially suited to architectural work.
Architectural objects have a relationship to one another and interact with each other intelligently. For example, a window has a relationship to the wall that contains it. If you move or delete the wall, the window reacts accordingly. Objects can be represented in both 2D and 3D.
In addition, intelligent architectural objects maintain dynamic links with construction documents and specifications, resulting in more accurate project deliverables. When someone deletes or modifies a door, for example, the door schedule can be automatically updated. Spaces and areas update automatically when certain elements are changed, calculations such as square footage are always up to date.[1]
AutoCAD Architecture uses the DWG file format but an object enabler [2] is needed to access, display, and manipulate object data in applications different from AutoCAD Architecture.
AutoCAD Architecture was formerly known as AutoCAD Architectural Desktop (often abbreviated ADT) but Autodesk changed its name for the 2008 edition. The change was made to better match the names of Autodesk's other discipline-specific packages, such as AutoCAD Electrical and AutoCAD Mechanical.
Version history
| Official name | Version | Release | Date of release | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 1 | N/A | 1 | 1998, October | Platform: AutoCAD R14 | |
| AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2 | 15.0 | 2 | 1999, July | Platform: AutoCAD 2000 | |
| AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2i | 15.1 | (port only) | 2000, July | Platform: AutoCAD 2000i | |
| AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 3 | 15.1 | 3 | 2000, December | Platform: AutoCAD 2000i | |
| AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 3.3 | 15.6 | (port only) | 2001, June | Platform: AutoCAD 2002 | |
| Architectural Desktop 2004 | 16.0 | 4 | 2003, March | Platform: AutoCAD 2004 | |
| Architectural Desktop 2005 | 16.1 | 5 | 2004, April | Platform: AutoCAD 2005 | |
| Architectural Desktop 2006 | 16.2 | 6 | 2005, April | Platform: AutoCAD 2006 | |
| Architectural Desktop 2007 | 17.0 | 7 | 2006, April | Platform: AutoCAD 2007 | |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2008 | 17.1 | 8 | 2007, March | Platform: AutoCAD 2008 | |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2009 | 17.2 | 9 | 2008, March | Platform: AutoCAD 2009; first release available for the x86-64 windows version of XP and Vista. | |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2010 | 18.0 | 10 | 2009, March | Platform: AutoCAD 2010 | |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2011 | 18.1 | 11 | 2010, March | Platform: AutoCAD 2011 | |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2012 | 18.2 | 12 | 2011, March 22 | Platform: AutoCAD 2012 | |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2013 | 19.0 | 13 | 2012, March 27 | Platform: AutoCAD 2013 | |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2014 | 19.1 | 14 | 2013, March 26 | Platform: AutoCAD 2014 | |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2015 | 20.0 | 15 | 2014, March 27 | Platform: AutoCAD 2015 | |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2016 | 20.1 | 16 | 2015, March 20 | Platform: AutoCAD 2016 | |
| AutoCAD Architecture 2017 | 21.0 | 17 | 2016, March 30 | Platform: AutoCAD 2017 |
See also
- Autodesk
- AutoCAD
- DWF
- DWG
- Comparison of CAD editors for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC)