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"AutoCAD® is computer-aided design (CAD) software that architects, engineers, and construction professionals rely on to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.

  • Draft, annotate, and design 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, surfaces, and mesh objects
  • Automate tasks such as comparing drawings, adding blocks, creating schedules, and more
  • Customize with add-on apps and APIs" (from AutoDesk's website).

For more information on available features and functions of AutoCAD, please see Autodesk's website.

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Need Help?

Please contact Biola Tech Support. For contact information, methods, and hours please visit our Biola Tech Support page.



How to Get the Service

Staff & Faculty:

Students:

  • Biola does not offer this software to Students at this time. However, you may go to Autodesk's store for more information on how to get this service.
Requirements for the Service

A 64-bit Windows 8.1 or 10 computer:

  • Processor: 2.5–2.9 GHz (3+ GHz recommended)
  • Memory: 8 GB (16 GB recommended)
  • Video Card: 1 GB with 29 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliant (4 GB with 106 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliant recommended)
  • Disk Space: 4 GB (16 GB recommended)
  • .NET Framework: 4.8 or later

A macOS High Sierra or later computer:

  • Processor: 64-bit Intel CPU (Intel Core i7 or higher recommended)
  • Memory: 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
  • Video Card: Mac native installed graphics cards
  • Disk Space: 3 GB (16 GB recommended)
  • Disk Format: APFS, APFS(Encrypted), Mac OS Extended (Journaled), Mac OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted)
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