AutoCAD® Architecture 2012—the AutoCAD® software for architects.

AutoCAD® Architecture software is the version of AutoCAD® software for architects. Create designs and documentation more efficiently using tools specifically for architects. Tedious drafting tasks are automated, helping you to reduce errors. Familiar AutoCAD working methods and an intuitive environment provide immediate productivity gains while giving you the flexibility to learn additional features at your own pace. Authentic DWG™ technology helps make it easier to share and communicate designs with engineers and the extended project team. Help accelerate project reviews and approvals using integrated rendering tools to create more realistic design visualizations. AutoCAD Architecture offers a faster way of working for architects familiar with AutoCAD.

AutoCAD Architecture 2012 Features

Renovation Tools

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

Drafting Productivity

Corner Windows
Create corner windows more easily than ever. This release of AutoCAD® Architecture software makes it a breeze to add a single window in the corner intersection of two 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 gridline by choosing this new option within the user interface.

Productivity Enhancements
AutoCAD Architecture 2012 includes enhancements to improve your drafting and modeling productivity. With this release, you can import Autodesk® Inventor® files and convert models to 3D blocks, and create associative arrays with AEC objects.

3D Design Tools
The power of multifunctional 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.

Performance and Collaboration

Improved Performance
AutoCAD® Architecture 2012 software features performance enhancements to help improve your experience while using everyday functionality and tools. From faster startup and drawing load times to more immediate access to tools and large drawing navigation, the software’s performance has been improved to help you work.

Web-Based Collaboration Tools
The AutoCAD® WS web and mobile application for AutoCAD Architecture software enables you to view, edit, and share DWG™ drawings through a web browser or mobile device. Now you have the freedom to work virtually anywhere and with just about anyone. Store your AutoCAD® Architecture drawings and project files in an easy-to-access online workspace. View and edit your designs online or on your Apple® iPad®, iPhone®, or iPod touch®. Share and collaborate more easily with others.

Content Search
Find design files, content, and objects more quickly with a new Search panel that enables you to search current drawings, Autodesk® Seek® web service and local and network from directly within AutoCAD Architecture 2012 software.

Autodesk Exchange
Use Autodesk® Exchange software to access a community filled with pertinent learning information. Participate in a unique user experience with access to integrated web-based help content, tips, and tricks, as well as aggregated content to help support your continued learning. If you have an Autodesk Subscription to AutoCAD Architecture, you can connect to the Autodesk® Subscription Center from Autodesk Exchange in order to receive the latest product information and extensions to help enhance your workflow.  

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 team members during the design process.












AutoCAD® Architecture 2012 is the version of AutoCAD® software for architects. Architectural drafting and documentation is more efficient with the software's intuitive environment and purpose-built tools for architects.  Experience immediate productivity gains while learning new features at your own pace.  More easily share and communicate designs with the DWG™ file format.