Autodesk, makers of 3D design software, has launched the AutoCAD WS mobile application on the Android platform. It is a free web and mobile application.
AutoCAD WS uses cloud computing (where information is stored in remote server) technology to enable Autodesk software users to view, edit and share their designs through web browsers and mobile devices.
AutoCAD WS for Android enables an expanded group of users to collaborate with architects, designers and engineers from anywhere in the world to carry their designs with them, wherever they go.
“Architects, engineers and designers have clearly communicated that they want access to their AutoCAD projects on their Android devices and we are more than happy to meet their needs. The impressive and consistent growth of the Android ecosystem serves as an excellent platform for Autodesk to further expand its accessibility through AutoCAD WS,” said Jayant Keswani, head marketing, Autodesk, India and SAARC.
He added, “Now our customers with Android smartphones and tablets can use AutoCAD WS to collaborate with colleagues in the field, and across the globe, on a wider variety of mobile devices.”
AutoCAD WS on Android allows viewing, editing, and markup tools so users can work on their designs while on the go. Users can open drawings from email attachments, sync files from the web, or upload drawings directly from AutoCAD software through the integrated online tab.
Drawings can also be saved locally for use in the field when an Internet connection is unavailable. One feature unique to Android version of AutoCAD WS is the text annotation tool supports integrated Voice commands available on devices running Android 2.2 (Froyo) or above. Now Android users can insert comments and notations on a drawing simply by speaking rather than typing them into the text edit box.
In addition to the AutoCAD WS cloud, users can now connect directly to alternate storage folders from their Android, iPad and iPhone devices as well as through the AutoCAD WS web application. This currently includes: the Autodesk Buzzsaw service, Dropbox (through DropDAV), Microsoft SharePoint, Windows Server 2008, Box.net, MobileMe, and Egnyte, and other Cloud Storage providers who support the WebDAV protocol.
AutoCAD WS for Android will be available for download on the Android Market. You can also click here to download the application.