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Hardware - is all the physical equipment that makes up the
computer system.
Software - is the set of programs and other related applications
associated with a computer system.

Central Processing Unit (CPU) - is the brain of the computer where

most of the “computing” takes place.

CAD Software and Hardware

Computer system can be broken down into two basic elements, the
hardware and the software.
AUTOCAD – a commercial product made by AUTODESK with many
versions including the AutoCAD Architecture
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AUTOCAD SCREEN SCREEN
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WAY TO PROVIDE COMMAND

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