Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2012

AutoCAD® Architecture software, the version of AutoCAD® software for architects, combines architectural design tools with a familiar AutoCAD software-based working environment. Increase design productivity and improve collaboration with best in class architectural CAD software.

Improved Performance
AutoCAD Architecture 2012 offers performance enhancements to improve your experience using everyday functionality and tools. From faster start-up and drawing load times to quicker access to tools and large drawing navigation, the software’s performance has been optimized to help you work.

Corner Window Tools
Create corner windows more easily than ever. This release of AutoCAD Architecture makes it a breeze to add a single window in the corner intersection of 2 walls. Corner tools also provide you with the flexibility to design a corner window with or without a frame.

Column Grid Enhancements
Now you can modify custom column grids and create new custom column grids using previously inputted data. More easily add columns along a grid line by choosing this new option within the user interface.

Productivity Enhancements
AutoCAD Architecture includes enhancements to improve your drafting and modeling productivity. With this release of AutoCAD Architecture, you can import Autodesk® Inventor® files and convert models to 3D blocks, and create associative arrays with AEC objects.

IFC Support
AutoCAD Architecture 2012 software allows you to export drawings in the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file format, helping you to create, manage, and share data with other members in the design process.

3D Design Tools
The power of multi-functional grips has been extended to more AutoCAD® objects including lines, arcs, elliptical arcs, dimensions, and mleaders, as well as 3D faces, edges, and vertices. Access relevant options for the selected object by hovering the cursor over a grip.

Point Cloud Support
Bring your 3D scans to life, streamlining time-consuming renovation and restoration projects. With support for up to 2 billion points, you can quickly visualize and snap to the surface of your scanned objects directly within your modeling workspace. New to this release is support for larger point set displays, the ability to extract shapes, and API enhancements.

Content Search
Quickly find design files, content, and objects with a new Search panel that allows you to search current drawings, Autodesk® Seek® web service, and local and network drives from within AutoCAD Architecture 2012 software.

Web-Based Collaboration Tools
Now you have access to the AutoCAD® WS web service through a plug-in for AutoCAD® software to support web-based collaboration among team members. View, edit, and share your DWG™ files on web browsers or mobile devices.

System Requirements:

 For 32-bit version of AutoCAD Architecture 2012

• Operating system Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Enterprise, Business, Ultimate or Home Premium (SP1 or higher) (see the comparison versions Windows Vista), Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Professional or Home edition (SP2 or higher) or Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional or Home Premium
• Processor Intel ® Pentium ® 4 with 3 GHz or higher, or AMD Athlon ® with 3 GHz or higher (both - technology SSE2)
• 2 GB RAM (3 GB)
• 2.4 GB of free disk space for typical installation, 2.6 GB - for full installation
• Monitor with 1024 x 768 resolution and support for the regime true color (recommended resolution of 1280 x 1024 mode and true color)
• Video card with 128 MB of memory
• 3D graphics workstation class with 256 MB of RAM or greater, Microsoft ® Direct3D ®
• Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® 7.0 or later

 For 64-bit version of AutoCAD Architecture 2012

• Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Business or Ultimate (see comparison of versions of Windows Vista), or Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (SP2 or higher) or Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional or Home Premium
• AMD Athlon 64 processor, AMD Opteron ™, or Intel Xeon ® with support for Intel EM64T, or Intel Pentium 4 processor supporting Intel EM64T (all - technology SSE2)
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• 2.6 GB of free disk space for typical installation, 2.9 GB - for full installation
• Monitor with 1024 x 768 resolution and support for the regime true color (recommended resolution of 1280 x 1024 mode and true color)
• Video card with 128 MB of memory
• Recommended class 3D graphics card workstation with 256 MB of RAM or greater, Direct3D ®
• Browser Internet Explorer 7.0 or later