AutoCAD Architecture

AutoCAD ArchitectureDeveloper(s)| Autodesk

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Initial release| February 1997; 29 years ago (1997-02)
Stable release|

2024 (24.3) / March 2023; 3 years ago (2023-03)

Operating system| Windows
Type| CAD
License| Proprietary
Website| www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-architecture

AutoCAD Architecture (abbreviated as ACA) is a version of Autodesk's flagship product, AutoCAD, with tools and functions specially suited to architectural work.

Architectural objects have a relationship to one another and interact with each other intelligently. For example, a window has a relationship to the wall that contains it. If you move or delete the wall, the window reacts accordingly. Objects can be represented in both 2D and 3D.

In addition, intelligent architectural objects maintain dynamic links with construction documents and specifications, resulting in more accurate project deliverables. When someone deletes or modifies a door, for example, the door schedule can be automatically updated. Spaces and areas update automatically when certain elements are changed, calculations such as square footage are always up to date.[1]

AutoCAD Architecture uses the DWG file format but an object enabler is needed to access, display, and manipulate object data in applications different from AutoCAD Architecture.[2]

AutoCAD Architecture was formerly known as AutoCAD Architectural Desktop (often abbreviated ADT) but Autodesk changed its name for the 2008 edition. The change was made to better match the names of Autodesk's other discipline-specific packages, such as AutoCAD Electrical and AutoCAD Mechanical.

As of AutoCAD 2019 all discipline-specific packages are included as Industry-Specific Toolsets with AutoCAD subscription but still as individual installers.[3]

## Contents

* 1 Version history
* 2 See also
* 3 References
* 4 External links

## Version history

Official name  | Version  | Release  | Date of release  | Comments

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AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 1  | 14  | 1  | 1997, February  | Platform: AutoCAD R14
AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2  | 15.0  | 2  | 1998, July  | Platform: AutoCAD 2000
AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2i  | 15.1  | (port only)  | 2000, July  | Platform: AutoCAD 2000i
AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 3  | 15.1  | 3  | 2000, December  | Platform: AutoCAD 2001
AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 3.3  | 15.6  | (port only)  | 2001, June  | Platform: AutoCAD 2002
Architectural Desktop 2004  | 16.0  | 4  | 2003, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2004
Architectural Desktop 2005  | 16.1  | 5  | 2004, April  | Platform: AutoCAD 2005
Architectural Desktop 2006  | 16.2  | 6  | 2005, April  | Platform: AutoCAD 2006
Architectural Desktop 2007  | 17.0  | 7  | 2006, April  | Platform: AutoCAD 2007
AutoCAD Architecture 2008  | 17.1  | 8  | 2007, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2008
AutoCAD Architecture 2009  | 17.2  | 9  | 2008, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2009; first release available for the x86-64 windows version of XP and Vista.
AutoCAD Architecture 2010  | 18.0  | 10  | 2009, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2010
AutoCAD Architecture 2011  | 18.1  | 11  | 2010, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2011
AutoCAD Architecture 2012  | 18.2  | 12  | 2011, March 22  | Platform: AutoCAD 2012
AutoCAD Architecture 2013  | 19.0  | 13  | 2012, March 27  | Platform: AutoCAD 2013
AutoCAD Architecture 2014  | 19.1  | 14  | 2013, March 26  | Platform: AutoCAD 2014
AutoCAD Architecture 2015  | 20.0  | 15  | 2014, March 27  | Platform: AutoCAD 2015
AutoCAD Architecture 2016  | 20.1  | 16  | 2015, March 20  | Platform: AutoCAD 2016
AutoCAD Architecture 2017  | 21.0  | 17  | 2016, March 30  | Platform: AutoCAD 2017
AutoCAD Architecture 2018  | 22.0  | 18  | 2017, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2018
AutoCAD Architecture 2019  | 23.0  | 19  | 2018, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2019
AutoCAD Architecture 2020  | 23.1  | 20  | 2019, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2020
AutoCAD Architecture 2021  | 24.0  | 21  | 2020, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2021
AutoCAD Architecture 2022  | 24.1  | 22  | 2021, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2022
AutoCAD Architecture 2023  | 24.2  | 23  | 2022, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2023
AutoCAD Architecture 2024  | 24.3  | 24  | 2023, March  | Platform: AutoCAD 2024

## See also

* Autodesk
* AutoCAD
* DWF
* DWG
* Comparison of CAD editors for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC)

## References

1. ↑ AutoCAD vs AutoCAD Architecture
2. ↑ "AutoCAD Architecture 2008 Object Enabler". Autodesk. https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autocad-architecture-2008-object-enabler.html.
3. ↑ "Only One AutoCAD FAQ". Autodesk. https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Only-One-AutoCAD-Frequently-Asked-Questions.html.

## External links

* Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture
* Autodesk User Group International (AUGI)
* Uses of AutoCAD Architecture

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Autodesk AutoCAD

File formats|

* DXF
* DWF
* DWFX
* DWG

Related topics|

* AutoLISP
* List of CAx companies
* Comparison of CAD editors for AEC

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