I want to know the difference between AutoCAd 2002 and AutoCAD 2007?

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I want to know the difference between AutoCAd 2002 and AutoCAD 2007?

Answer 1

I have used both versions; AutoCAD 2002 as a student for my CAD classes and drafting/designing projects, and now I am using AutoCAD 2007 for reviewing, editing and creating drawings and sketches for my current employer.



I am not a draftsman (I'm an engineer) so I must admit that I am not familiar with all of the advanced tools included with the program. However I can tell you that the basics did not change from the 2002 version to the 2007 version.

There is a slightly updated user interface - in 2007 a command box appears next to your cursor when you are typing commands, it helps a bit, because you don't need to keep looking to the bottom of the screen to check your commands for typos. The 2007 version seems to be a bit more customizable - toolbars still can float, minimize etc but it all seems a bit more intuitive. (That is personal opinion though.)



All in all I have not noticed any major changes. If you are well versed in 2002 you should have no problem using 2007. I personally would not recommend upgrading your software (if it is for personal use.) The only TRUE benefit I have found to having the latest version is that AutoCAD 2007 can open a file created by any version of AutoCAD, but some of the older versions cannot open drawings created in AutoCAD 2007. The work around is to have the person creating files in 2007 to save the file they are working on as an earlier file type [such as AutoCAD 2000/LT 2000 Drawing (*.dwg) ] - an option in the "save as" window.



I hope this helps you!





EDIT: Sounds like the guy below knows a lot more about the program than I do. If you are an advanced used I'd suggest you listen to him not me. For the basic user I maintain that the basics are still about the same.

Answer 2

AutoCAD has been basic all the way since its release in 2000i. Since the release of 2000i, express tools, layman and things like refedit or including Oracle database for different purposes has been included but the level of 'easiness' to the user wasent. 3D was available with autocad in 2002 and also in 2007 but you can say that 2007 is more userfriendy than 2002. Besides the Graphics and being more userfriendly its pretty much the same package deal.

The 2007 version now has a separate interface that allows the user to use the sam base platform but under a different window- cad drafting and 3d modelling. Editing a xref is mase easier and profiling is a bit more userfriendly. Plotting still is the same just looks more aesthetic.

Answer 3

I am an engineer too but use AutoCAD probably more extensively than normal. AutoCAD 2007 has changed more than any other AutoCAD program had before. There are alot of differences in conceptual design levels and 3D usability such as 3D polylines, face and vertex stretching and manipulating, dynamic UCS, section planes and cuts, cameras, walk through navigation, and you can also drag and drop materials and do animations, (just to name a few). There are express tools customary in 2007 that did not exist in 2002 unless you ordered them, new tool palettes, tables, layer groups, dynamic blocks, dynamic dimensioning, sheetsets, workspaces, as well as being able to publish a 3d or regular PDF. This version is incredibly more productive. I think even the calculator is a great addition because it does conversions from feet to meters or whatever you need to convert. You can dock the toolbars on the side and they will fly out when you rest over them. AutoCAD has a wishlist in which you can give ideas of how to improve AutoCAD and alot of these new tools came directly from the user so they are great tools. You would be surprised how much you would use all of the stuff I have written but that just scratches the surface. You should check out this link and look at this matrix. It compares all the features of AutoCAD 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, and now 2007

http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/AutoCAD_2007_Matrix.pdf

Answer 4

The many versions of AutoCAD are an absolute pain! None is really compatible with any other. The ONLY guaranteed compatibility is to save your files as R14 format. (And I wish I could still have that version)