AutoCAD in every house
By iDivision
@iDivision (1412)
Latvia
February 25, 2011 5:02am CST
Yes, it's possible now. Autodesk has created their first AutoCAD application which can be run into any web browser and it is called AutoCAD WS.
You can try it here: https://www.autocadws.com/
Several years people who work as engineers was forced to buy AutoCAD software even if they needed to do just as little as some drafting or even to simply view and edit Autocad .dwg files. Now with AutoCAD WS everyone can do it without installing huge software programs. Yes, I am surprised, but from other hand this was long time awaited move from Autodesk since web application and browser extension market already have many, may text, spreadsheet editors, drawing, painting tools, music and video editing tools which can be run simply in web broswer, so its just natural that everyone now trying to catch up with time and create versions for their own programs.
Ok, I have tried AutoCAD WS , there is just few of AutoCAD functions, but still its amazing start!
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3 responses
@ivaylo2009 (973)
• Bulgaria
24 Apr 11
Hi i read about that app and i'm very interested.I wondering if i buy Iphone-retort can i upload this app.I'm sure for Iphone but for Iphone-retort from China.I do not know where can ask about it so i decided to write in this topic.I'll grateful is somebody answer of my hot query.Thanks in advance!
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@iDivision (1412)
• Latvia
26 Apr 11
There is already iphone, ipad app off this product, so i think you must just try it out by yourself!
@ivaylo2009 (973)
• Bulgaria
19 May 11
Thanks for response.Actualy i find some more information about this.If you have interest you can check it here:
http://computersight.com/software/autocad/autocad-and-iphone/
It gives great information about what the app can make and its putting into practice!
@Youreyes4Today (2356)
• United States
27 Feb 11
I believe this will help those that just need to view a file from the programs so they don't have to buy the whole program to do so. That in itself is good.
I believe as more people use the site and give suggestions and such, that the site will grow with more tools, to be able to do even more in the browser. Will just take time for the programmers to develop the code.
Good start as you say. 
@iDivision (1412)
• Latvia
27 Feb 11
Actually those who wanted to just convert .dwg files was able to do it for free when installed dwg true viewer program, but this one have advantage - it dont need any installation and can be run on every PC which have internet.
@tonyllenium (6252)
• Italy
25 Feb 11
it is a good news..usually autocad softwares were lincesed and they were normally really expensive so this cna be a good alternative for these kind of programs for free..
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@iDivision (1412)
• Latvia
26 Feb 11
Cool, but it lacks too many of AutoCAD functions and tools to be called full AutoCAD program i think.
