COURSE NAME – AUTOCAD

SUBMITTED TO –SHAREN MAAM

REMARKS –
INTRODUCTION TO
THE BASIC
SOFTWARE
1. INTRODUCTION
2. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
3. USES
 BASIC SOFTWARE
USED IN
ARCHITECTURE
ARE:
• AUTOCAD
• SKETCH UP
• MICROSOFT OFFICE
 INTRODUCTION TO THE AUTOCAD

• AutoCAD is best-in-class 2D and 3D drafting and design software, trusted by millions of users
worldwide. No alternative CAD software has as many options to improve your team's
workflows.
• AutoCAD is computer-aided design (CAD) software that is used for precise 2D and 3D
drafting, design, and modelling with solids, surfaces, mesh objects, documentation features, and
more. It includes features to automate tasks and increase productivity such as comparing
drawings, counting, adding objects, and creating tables. It also comes with seven industry-
specific toolsets for electrical design, plant design, architecture layout drawings, mechanical
design, 3D mapping, adding scanned images, and converting raster images. AutoCAD enables
users to create, edit, and annotate drawings via desktop, web, and mobile devices.
 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
• ADVANTAGES :
1. Compatibility – • DISADVANTAGES’
Standardization is one of beneficial advantage of using AutoCAD.
• Line –
2. 2D and 3D –
As AutoCAD produces drawings with help of line and shape tools and curves, arcs and
It has ability to make a transition between 2D and 3D
straight lines helps in producing shapes. But AutoCAD is useless in editing line and
3. Companionable with CAM – location as freely as in case of illustration programs.
CAD goes hand-in-hand with Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
4. • Limited File Formats –
As it is leading CAD, it limits number of file formats it can import or export. This cause
Virtualization –
On large scale production like bridge or building design etc, virtualization is used. a problem while using more powerful tools and exporting program to an AutoCAD
format i.e geometry, color and effects are almost lost.
5. Time Saver –
To make any desired drawing it consumes much time but with invent of AutoCAD • Color, Fill and Texture –
making drawing is not time consuming task. For color, fill and texture in AutoCAD user uses line and hatch tools. But in AutoCAD
6. Simulation – there are limited colors i.e only 256 and hatching provides only texture, we did not
It is also used to create simulations and wire-frame models, which help user to obtain photo realistic images as in illustration programs.
check functionality of model without investing in prototype of the model.
•
USES:
Non-Parametric –
To create 3D models, there are various tools and to edit models time various steps are to
AutoCAD is used by students, architects, designers, engineers,
be followed which consumes alot of time which is automatically edit in case of
Building Information Modelling (BIM).
project managers, real estate developers, and construction
professionals to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.
 INTRODUCTION TO THE SKETCHUP
• SketchUp is an easy, elegant 3D modeling program. Starting with basic shapes and
forms, you can build anything from skyscrapers to 3D-printable product mockups.
From a notion — a concept, an idea, whatever your little heart desires.
• Since SketchUp uses polygons, rectangles, and 2D lines to build forms, it is not well-
suited to construct organic materials: you will have a tough time constructing any
figure with curved, irregular lines. Consider using a different CAD program to model
landscapes, foliage, or characters.
 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
•
Very easy to use compared to most
other 3D modeling programs
• Works with a huge library of free 3D
components (3D Warehouse)
• DISADVANTAGES
• Sometimes SketchUp combines or joins objects in
ways you did not intend and undoing that can be
frustrating, especially if the Undo command is no
longer an option.
• The process of creating photorealistic renderings is
somewhat convoluted compared to other 3D apps.
 MICROSOFT OFFICE

• It contains a word processor (Word), a spreadsheet program (Excel) and a

presentation program (PowerPoint), an email client (Outlook), a
database management system (Access), and a desktop publishing app (
Publisher).[15]
• Office is produced in several versions targeted towards different end-users
and computing environments. The original, and most widely used version, is
the desktop version, available for PCs running the Windows and macOS
operating systems. Microsoft also maintains mobile apps for Android and iOS.
Office on the web is a version of the software that runs within a web browser.
 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
• ADVANTAGES
• 1. Enhanced Productivity: Learning MS Office helps individuals work more
efficiently and accomplish tasks in less time. Features like templates, auto-correct,
and advanced formatting tools in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint can significantly
boost productivity.
• 2. Professional Communication: Microsoft Outlook enables polished email
communication, while Word and PowerPoint facilitate the creation of professional
documents and presentations. These skills are essential for a successful career.
• 3. Data Analysis and Management: Excel, with its powerful data analysis and
management features, is indispensable for businesses. Proficiency in Excel can
open doors to careers in finance, data analysis, and more.
• 4. Increased Job Opportunities: Most job listings include Microsoft Office
proficiency as a requirement. Learning MS Office can make you a more attractive
candidate in the job market.
• 5. Academic Success: Students can create impressive reports and presentations,
making it easier to excel academically. Microsoft OneNote also aids in effective
note-taking and organization.
• DISADVANTAGES
1. Mandatory updates: Windows 10 requires compulsory
updates, which can sometimes cause compatibility issues
or slow down your device.
2. Privacy concerns: Some users are concerned about the
level of personal data that Windows 10 collects and
shares with Microsoft.
3. Cost: Windows 10 can be expensive, especially for users
upgrading from an older version of Windows.
4. Bloatware: Some users find that Windows 10 has many
pre-installed apps and software they do not need or want,
taking up valuable storage space.
5. Compatibility issues: Although Windows 10 is
compatible with a wide range of older software and
hardware, some users may encounter compatibility issues
with specific programs or devices.
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