Chrome Web App of the Week: AutoCAD WS
Chrome Web App of the Week: AutoCAD WS
Posted 04/25/2011 at 11:36am
| by Seamus Bellamy
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There’s a good number of drawing and design programs available through the Chrome Web Store. Most of them will let you knock out awkward looking stick-figure sketches or primitive landscape images using features similar to those we’ve enjoyed/loathed in MS Paint over the years. Some offer more complex features, such as layering and various virtual paint brushes… which most of us end up using to knock out awkward stick-figure sketches or primitive landscape images. If you want to draw something useful--the blueprints for your next house, for example--there’s only one Web App that’ll do: AutoCAD WS. It’s a Web App with so many awesome features and such rich functionality that we had to make it our Chrome Web App of the week.
Designed with designers, architects and engineers in mind, AutoCAD WS brings a startling number of features previously found only in AutoCAD’s legendary desktop design software to a free, relatively easy to use web-based application. Thanks to AutoCAD WS, designers can ply their trade on any computer rocking Chrome.
The App offers deep design functionality, automatic versioned back-ups, the ability to upload files from a desktop CAD program and tools for real-time multi-user collaboration. While it doesn’t have the guts to replace a dedicated piece of CAD software, AutoCAD WS is a compelling online offering that no serious CAD user with a need to work on the go should overlook.
Be sure to check back next Monday for the next edition of Chrome Web App of the Week.
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January 15, 2012 at 12:18am
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January 04, 2012 at 11:18am
Sometimes I sound like I’m arguing, when I’m actually not. I just have a way of putting my posts stronger than intended.It’s easier to keep out of the conversation and not take the chance of being misunderstood.
bolod
December 27, 2011 at 12:07am
Substantially, the article is really the best on this laudable topic. I concur with your conclusions and will eagerly look forward to your future updates.Just saying thank you will not just be enough, for the wonderful lucidity in your writing.
bolod
December 26, 2011 at 2:44am
Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful and beneficial to your readers.
Philips
November 20, 2011 at 12:52am
Thanks for the views. This is an awesome app. Totally terrific with its features.
Philips
October 10, 2011 at 2:12pm
Autocad is known. I heard a lot of things about it. Thank you for posting information about it. Reading this article gave me additional knowledge.
tylerlongtw
May 03, 2011 at 12:28am
still no competition against MAYA, but fact is the tool you are familiar with is the tool in top of your favourite list for any corporate web development.
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