AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a household name in the CAD software world. First released in 1982, the software has become the most common 2D CAD drafting software for designers and engineers for many decades. Scan2CAD’s AutoCAD articles help AutoCAD users with learning the software, product comparisons, keyboard shortcuts, commands lists and more.
AutoCAD for Free

Can I Get AutoCAD For Free?

AutoCAD for Free

It’s been 35 years since the launch of AutoCAD in 1982, and in that time, the program has gone from strength to strength. Today, AutoCAD is not only the flagship product of its parent company, Autodesk but is the most widely used…

AutoCAD File Extensions

AutoCAD File Extensions – Everything You Need To Know

AutoCAD File Extensions

AutoCAD is arguably the most prevalent CAD software on the market—it’s used by professionals and hobbyists alike. If you work with CAD, you’re likely to already be familiar with some of AutoCAD’s most common file formats, such as DWG and DXF. However, these aren’t the…

AutoCAD Careers

AutoCAD Careers – Everything You Need To Know

AutoCAD Careers

AutoCAD is an integral part of the CAD industry—not just as a piece of software, but also as a necessary skill across many industries. Whether it’s drafting or engineering, you won’t be able to go very far without having the necessary…

View DWG Without AutoCAD

How to view DWG without AutoCAD

View DWG Without AutoCAD

Imagine the scenario: a colleague sends you a drawing, and all you need to do is view it, print it, and mark it up. Nothing too out of the ordinary – reviewing and collaborating is part of any team’s work flow….

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AutoCAD 2017 launched – New ways to share and create

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Autodesk – developer of AutoCAD and other design tools – released the latest version of its flagship program earlier this month. Freeing users from the single workstation by offering mobile solutions and allowing them working on the same projects across connected…