CAD software Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture is specially designed to help create architectural designs and documents quickly and easily. Built on the familiar AutoCAD platform new user after a small amount of initial training can transition with relative ease to this powerful architectural CAD software platform and speed up drawing creation, the production of schedules and of course other related documentation. 
The AutoCAD Architecture toolset comprises of a comprehensive set of keynoting tools, a substantial detail components library, scheduling and automatic tagging (and updating) of spaces as room layout changes.
AutoCAD Architecture’s drawing productivity tools include automated functionality for building elements such as windows, door and walls, initial generation of 2D elevations and sections from corresponding floor plans and subsequent generation resulting from design changes.
For architects requiring access to additional BIM (Building Information Modelling) software, AutoCAD Architecture is also included in the Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection.
AutoCAD Architecture Toolset (formerly AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD Architectural Desktop) is Industry-Specific Toolset included with AutoCAD subscription, built for architects to create floor plans, sections, elevations and other drawings for building design.
With Architecture Toolset you can speed drawing and documentation with building design features. The toolset gives you access to more than 8,000 inteligent architectural objects and styles and features specifically for architects.
When you draw in AutoCAD, you use standard entities like lines, arcs, circles, rectangles, blocks, and manage the layers. With AutoCAD Architecture Toolset you can use all of those, but also real world objects such as walls, doors, windows, roofs, and stairs.
So when you draw a wall you are drawing a wall, you are not drawing a bunch of lines that may be on different layers with hatch patterns. When you insert a door, the door knows how to behave within a wall. When you add an object and select it, you get a contextual tab with commands that are specific to that type of object.
Since AutoCAD 2019, AutoCAD Architecture and other vertical products are included with AutoCAD subscription as Specialized Toolsets. Previously, subscribers had to choose which AutoCAD‐based vertical products was right for them.
AutoCAD Architecture was formerly known as AutoCAD Architectural Desktop (until 2008 edition).
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Features:
- Architectural renovation
- Design and produce renovations more quickly.
- Walls, doors, and windows
- Create documents and drawings using elements with real-world behavior and construction.
- Design and documentation
- Create with detail components and keynoting tools.
- Room documentation
- Use the Roombook feature to apply multiple finishes to a surface.
- The familiar AutoCAD environment, thus enabling a fast learning
- Drawing two-dimensional design and drawing three-dimensional architectural work at the same time
- Has an extensive library of building components such as walls, doors and windows
- The ability to remove or add a new component designs
- Precision in the design and planning
- Speed up design allows quick restoration plan
- Design of ceilings new standards
- Creation of full color as close to the real view
- Mapping the floor using different materials
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For more information please visit https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-architecture.
What’s new in version 2021.1:
- Blocks palette enhancements
- A number of enhancements have been made to the Blocks palette, including improved setup and control over third-party cloud providers for using blocks across devices, and a new Favorites tab.
- Multiple monitors enhancements
- After undocking your laptop from one or more monitors, the command line, Ribbon panels, and toolbars will automatically move to the same location on the screen in use.
- AutoCAD web app – Open in Desktop
- If you’re working in the AutoCAD web app, click Open in Desktop to open the drawing in AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT desktop. Your drawing is automatically saved and then opened in your locally installed version of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT desktop.
For more information and a full list of improvements please visit What’s New in AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD 2021.1 and AutoCAD LT 2021.1 Update Now Available.
What’s new in AutoCAD Architecture version 2021:
- DWG History
- If you save drawing files to a Box, Dropbox, or a Microsoft OneDrive account, versions of these drawing files are created each time they are saved. Use the new Drawing History palette to see a list of the drawing versions. Compare the saved versions with the current version of your drawing. You can choose which version to compare based on calendar dates, the person who made the change, or a minimum time increment between versions.
- Xref compare tool
- You can compare the changes made to the drawing file that’s attached as an xref in the drawing you’re currently working in. Any difference between the xref and the referenced source drawing are highlighted using color and revision clouds.
- Block Libraries tab
- The Other Drawings tab on the Blocks palette has been renamed to the Libraries tab. You can easily choose a folder or a drawing file to act as a library of block definitions. The Libraries tab also provides convenient access across different locations and devices.
When you use your Autodesk account with a supported cloud storage provider, you can access your recent blocks and block libraries from any device using AutoCAD or the AutoCAD web app. Supported cloud storage providers include Box, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive.- Area in Quick measure tool
- The Quick option of the MEASUREGEOM command now supports extracting areas and perimeters from within enclosed areas in a 2D drawing. Clicking within a closed area highlights it in green and displays the calculated values in the Command window and next to the cursor.
- Precise Break at Point tool
- With the new BREAKATPOINT command you can separate a line, arc, or open polyline into two objects at a specified point. As a separate command, BREAKATPOINT can be repeated by pressing Enter.
- Improved Trim and Extend feature
- A new Quick mode option for the Trim and Extend commands is now available. Instead of having to first select boundaries for Trim and Extend, Quick mode selects all potential boundaries by default. After you start either TRIM or EXTEND commands, simply select the objects you want to trim or extend. We think you’ll like the new Quick mode option, but if it’s not for you the legacy behavior can be restored using the TRIMEXTENDMODE system variable.
- Improved Revision cloud
- When a revision cloud is selected, the Properties palette now displays Revcloud as the object type instead of Polyline. You can also change the arc chord length of a selected revision cloud from the Miscellaneous section on the Properties palette, or from the command window with the new REVCLOUDPROPERTIES command. Use the new REVCLOUDARCVARIANCE system variable to control whether the chord lengths of the arcs vary in length or are uniform when inserted.
For more information and a full list of improvements please visit What’s New in AutoCAD 2021 and AutoCAD 2021 Is Here: See What’s Inside.
About Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture
Autodesk is a pioneer in 3D design, engineering and digital entertainment software. Though best known for its flagship product, AutoCAD, it has developed a vast range of software for the design, engineering and entertainment industries.
Autodesk was founded in 1982 by John Walker and 12 other like-minded individuals. The company launched their first original product AutoCAD that same year. Autodesk has since expanded upon a number of non AutoCAD-based products as well, including parametric BIM application Revit and 3D CAD modelling software Inventor. In recent years, Autodesk has made the move towards mobile and cloud-based applications including Fusion 360 and AutoCAD 360. Autodesk has expanded its presence in the maker community with acquisitions like Instructables and Pixlr.
Autodesk is more than just its products or its acquisitions. It had an impact on everything from education to the job sector and even on business sustainability and will undoubtedly continue to do so in the future.
System Requirements AutoCAD Architecture 2021:
Supported OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
CPU: Basic: 2.5–2.9 GHz processor Recommended: 3+ GHz processor
Memory (RAM): 8 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended)
Hard Disk Space: 10 GB of free disk space for install
.NET Framework : .NET Framework Version 4.7
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