AutoCAD File Types and Their Application in Civil Engineering

Abstract

This article discusses the main AutoCAD file formats and their role in modern engineering, construction and manufacturing processes. There are  presented working, standardization, data exchange ,documentation, recovery file formats. Special attention is paid to the discussion of the CAD–CAM–CNC work cycle, which combines computer-aided design and real production into a single technological process.

  The purpose of the work is promoting  the thoughtful use of AutoCAD files for students and novice engineers and preparing them in accordance with the requirements of the modern professional environment.