The Autodesk 2012 software release brings exciting new capabilities and productivity gains for the AEC industry.
Autodesk AutoCAD® 2012
AutoCAD® products
- Autodesk AutoCAD® LT 2012
- Autodesk AutoCAD® Architecture 2012
- Autodesk AudoCAD® Civil 3D 2012
- Autodesk AutoCAD® MEP 2012
- Autodesk AudoCAD® Structural Detailing 2012
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Autodesk AutoCAD® LT 2012
Built for Professional Drafting
AutoCAD LT® drafting and detailing software is the professional choice for data compatibility, reliability, and productivity.
Accurately and efficiently document and share designs with the powerful 2D drawing tools in AutoCAD LT. Create files
in the genuine DWGTM file format for stability and compatibility when you collaborate with clients and colleagues.
Optimize your software for the way you work, with varied menu and user interface options. Packed with powerful
features, AutoCAD LT is built for professional drafting.
AutoCAD LT® drafting and detailing software is the professional choice for data compatibility, reliability, and productivity. With AutoCAD LT 2012, incremental improvements add up to bigger productivity gains. New and enhanced 2D tools like associative array, multifunctional grips, and transparency and gradient hatch patterns provide greater control and efficiency. Improved PDF and DGN input and output tools, along with new AutoCAD® WS for web and mobile sharing, enable powerful collaboration. The addition of AutoCAD features such as the Sheet Set Manager, Quick Dimension tool, Sketch and Align gives you more tools to enhance your productivity. Improved interface responsiveness and faster performance bring it all together in AutoCAD LT 2012.
If you are interested in the difference between this and previous year releases, please review the Release Comparision Matrix: AutoCAD vs AutoCAD LT(.pdf). If you would like to purchase this product or obtain further information, please contact us.
Autodesk AutoCAD® Architecture 2012
The AutoCAD® software for architects
AutoCAD® Architecture software is the version of AutoCAD® software for architects. Create designs and documentation more efficiently using tools specifically for architects. Tedious drafting tasks are automated, helping you to reduce errors. Familiar AutoCAD working methods and an intuitive environment provide immediate productivity gains while giving you the flexibility to learn additional features at your own pace. Authentic DWG™ technology helps make it easier to share and communicate designs with engineers and the extended project team. Help accelerate project reviews and approvals using integrated rendering tools to create more realistic design visualizations. AutoCAD Architecture offers a faster way of working for architects familiar with AutoCAD.
AutoCAD Architecture 2012 software helps you maximize productivity with new tools and enhancements for architectural design and documentation. Creating corner windows and column grids is now faster and easier, while powerful 3D design tools give you even more control and flexibility. Speed renovation and retrofit projects with enhancements to point cloud tools. Performance improvements help reduce startup and drawing load times, which can improve your everyday work experience. AutoCAD Architecture 2012 continues to deliver timesaving functionality to optimize your design workflow.
If you are interested in the difference between this and previous year releases, please review the Release Comparision Matrix (.pdf) for this product. If you would like to purchase this product or obtain further information, please contact us.
Autodesk AutoCAD® Civil 3D 2012
Civil engineering software built for Building Information Modeling (BIM)
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution for civil engineering design and documentation. AutoCAD Civil 3D helps civil engineering professionals working on transportation, land development, and water projects stay coordinated and more easily and efficiently explore design options, analyze project performance, and deliver consistent, higher-quality documentation—all within a familiar AutoCAD® environment. Perform geospatial analysis and extend Civil 3D model data for stormwater analysis and interactive 3D simulations and visualizations. You can also generate quantity takeoff information and support automated machine guidance during construction. Civil 3D helps you gain the competitive advantage of BIM to deliver more innovative project solutions.
If you are interested in the difference between this and previous year releases, please review the Release Comparision Matrix (.pdf) for this product. If you would like to purchase this product or obtain further information, please contact us.
Autodesk AutoCAD® MEP 2012
The better, faster AutoCAD® software for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design
AutoCAD® MEP software is the discipline-specific version of AutoCAD® software for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) designers and drafters. The software’s intuitive systems and design tools provide greater drafting productivity with the flexibility to make last-minute design changes more quickly and easily. AutoCAD MEP automates tedious drafting tasks, enabling designers and drafters to create more accurate construction documentation, faster. Sharing, collaborating, and coordinating with architects, structural engineers, and contractors is easier using the software’s widely used authentic, reliable DWG™ technology.
If you are interested in the difference between this and previous year releases, please review the Release Comparision Matrix (.pdf) for this product. If you would like to purchase this product or obtain further information, please contact us.
Autodesk AutoCAD® Structural Detailing 2012
Better precision and greater productivity for detailing and creation of fabrication shop drawings
AutoCAD® Structural Detailing software, built on the familiar AutoCAD® platform, helps structural engineers, detailers, and fabricators create more precise detailing and fabrication shop drawings. AutoCAD Structural Detailing helps improve design accuracy by providing tools that automate the generation of more complete and comprehensive details, drawings, schedules, and material takeoffs. The software provides tools that help with the creation of concrete reinforcement drawings and enable efficient modeling of steel connections and shop drawings. AutoCAD Structural Detailing supports the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process for structural engineering by extending structural design workflows to fabrication, enabling a more efficient and accurate process for creating fabrication details and drawings.
If you are interested in the difference between this and previous year releases, please review the Release Comparision Matrix (.pdf) for this product. If you would like to purchase this product or obtain further information, please contact us.
