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CAD/CAM abbreviates the combination of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing.

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of a wide range of computer-based tools that assist engineers, architects and other design professionals in their design activities. It is the main geometry authoring tool within the Product Lifecycle Management process and involves both software and sometimes special-purpose hardware. Current packages range from 2D vector based drafting systems to 3D solid and surface modelers.

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is the use of a wide range of Product Lifecycle Management computer-based software tools that assist engineers, in the manufacture of product components. 3D models of components generated in CAD software are used to generate CNC code to drive numerical controled machine tools. This involves the engineer in selecting what type of tool, machining process and paths that are to be used.

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AutoCAD

AutoCAD supports a number of application programming interfaces (APIs) for customization and automation. These include AutoLISP, Visual LISP, VBA, .NET and ObjectARX. ObjectARX is a C++ class library, which was also the base for products extending AutoCAD functionality to specific fields, to create products such as Autodesk Architectural Desktop, AutoCAD Electrical, or third-party AutoCAD-based applications.

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AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD LT is a "scaled down" version of AutoCAD. Today AutoCAD LT is marketed as a CAD package for those who only need 2D functionality. Compared with the full edition of AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT lacks several features. Most notably it has almost no 3D drawing capabilities (though it has a full suite of 3d viewing functions for looking at 3d drawings created in other CAD packages), and does not include any programming interfaces. A full listing of differences is on the Autodesk website. AutoCAD LT originated by taking the codebase of AutoCAD and commenting out substantial portions, which allowed AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT to be developed simultaneously.

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Autodesk Architectural Desktop

Autodesk Architectural Desktop (ADT) is the popular drafting and building-information-management (BIM) program that expands AutoCAD's feature set to include automatic documentation, "smart" objects, project-based palettes, and much more.

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Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Inventor is the 3D parametric solid modeling package produced by U.S.-based software company Autodesk. It is one the number one selling 3D modeler on the market out selling SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, and Solid Edge for the last 5 years in a row. Introduced in 1999 it was designed to enable personal computers, to build model and test, extensive/complex assemblies or models.

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Autodesk Maya

Maya is a high-end 3D computer graphics and 3D modelling software package, originally by Alias Systems Corporation but now owned by Autodesk under its Media and Entertainment division. Autodesk acquired the software in October 2005 upon purchasing Alias. It is often used in the film and TV industry, as well as for computer and video games.

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Autodesk Revit

Revit is architectural CAD/Quantity surveyor software for Microsoft Windows currently developed by Autodesk. Like ArchiCAD, it allows the user to design with parametric modelling and drafting elements. This type of software is sometimes called Building Information Modeling.

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Autodesk VIZ

Autodesk VIZ adds unique value at every stage of the design process to help you develop projects and get them out the door fast. Create design forms directly in Autodesk VIZ using advanced modeling features, and then transfer your work smoothly into your CAD environment for further refinement and precision drafting. Compatible Autodesk applications include Autodesk� Revit� Building, Autodesk� Revit� Structure, and Autodesk Inventor� software.

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CATIA

CATIA is widely used throughout the engineering industry, especially in the automotive and aerospace sectors. In this industry CATIA V4, CATIA V5, Pro/ENGINEER, NX, and SolidWorks are the dominant systems. Dassault Systemes has expanded its reach into the Shipbuilding Domain with CATIA V5 release 8, which includes additional functionality serving ship builder needs.

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MicroStation

MicroStation is the platform architectural and engineering software package developed by Bentley Systems, Incorporated. Among a number of things, it generates 2D/3D vector graphic objects and elements.

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Pro/ENGINEER

Pro/ENGINEER is a mechanical engineering and design CAD tool capable of creating complex 3D models, assemblies, and 2D measured drawings; it does not support architectural or civil engineering practices. It originally caused a major change in the CAD industry when first released by introducing the concept of Parametric Modeling. Rather than models being constructed like a mound of clay with pieces being added or removed to make changes, the user constructs the model as a list of features, which are stored by the program and can be used to change the model by modifying, reordering, or removing them.

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SketchUp

Developed for the conceptual stages of design, SketchUp is powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D software. We think of it as the pencil of digital design. This award-winning software combines a simple, yet robust tool-set that streamlines and simplifies 3D design inside your computer. SketchUp is being used by anyone with the desire to Dream, Design and Communicate in 3D...

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SolidWorks

SolidWorks uses a feature-based "parametric" approach to modeling and assembling. In the SolidWorks 3D modeling environment the creation of a solid or surface typically begins with the definition of topology in either a 2D or 3D sketch. The topology defines the connectivity and certain geometric relationships between vertices and curves both in the sketch and external to the sketch. To this topology are added dimensions which determine the lengths and sizes for the curves and locations for the vertices in conjunction with topological constraints. The dimensions which are added are termed "parameters" because they can be changed either independently or by "parameters" created prior to their creation. The dimensions are limited "parameters" because they cannot be varied by subsequent actions on the sketch in which they are defined.

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3ds Max

3ds Max is a full-featured 3D graphics application developed by Autodesk Media & Entertainment. It runs on the Win32 and Win64 platforms. As of August 2006, 3ds Max is in its 9th version generation.

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