White Papers

Read white papers on a variety of AutoCAD® software topics and features.

Model Documentation

This paper provides an overview of the model documentation capabilities introduced in AutoCAD and it explores how designers and manufacturers can:

• Import 3D CAD data directly from non-Autodesk 3D modeling software into AutoCAD
• Create and update drawing views faster
• Reassociate dimensions when a model changes

Model Documentation (pdf - 1243Kb)

Conceptual Design with AutoCAD

This white paper describes the capabilities and uses of Autodesk® SketchBook® Designer 2012 for AutoCAD® plug-in, as well as the conceptual design capabilities in AutoCAD software, including solid modeling, mesh modeling, surface modeling, and Autodesk® Inventor® Fusion technology.

Conceptual Design with AutoCAD (pdf - 1371Kb)

AutoCAD 2011 Optimized for Windows 7

Autodesk supports AutoCAD® 2011 and AutoCAD® LT 2011 products with Microsoft® Windows 7.

AutoCAD 2011 Optimized for Windows 7 (pdf - 84Kb)

AutoCAD 2011 Productivity Study

We devised a series of tests involving timing the repeated re-creation of a selection of drawings using both AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD 2011. The drawings used were judged to be representative of those that would be produced by typical AutoCAD users.

AutoCAD 2011 Productivity Study (pdf - 2156Kb)

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