(Marcus O’Brien notes that AutoCAD in the browser this way is more performant than if their code base was actually rewritten in Javascript alone.) Using WebAssembly, a new web standard, and Javascript Autodesk was able to abandon the idea of rewriting their massive C++ legacy AutoCAD code base in Javascript and instead use their C++ code base but compiled with Emscripten.
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Now it is available, so users working from anywhere how the full power of this time-honored power feature. The Command Line Finds the Web AppĪutodesk says the Command line has been the most requested feature to be added to the web app. So if you’re away from your workstation, you can make edits to your CAD drawings, regardless of device or operating system.”Īnd AutoCAD product line manager Marcus O’Brien spoke about AutoCAD’s 35-year journey to the web at the same event.
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“ AutoCAD is now universally accessible on all devices instantly. AutoCAD WebĪutoCAD Web App was also featured in Google I/O’s “the web: State of the Union” address:
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On a side note, architecture firm NBBJ won the award for Workplace. 01 – AutoCAD Web App shown here, now a Finalist for user experience (UX) at Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards program.Īutodesk’s AutoCAD Web team was a noted finalist in User Experience but also an honorable mention in Design Company of the Year, Web Design and Workplace.