The History of Computer-Aided Design Flashcard

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Who is considered the Father of CAD?

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Dr. Patrick Hanratty

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What was the first true CAD software program?

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Sketchpad

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In which decade was the first program that could create curved lines developed?

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1970s

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What significant development in CAD occurred in the 1980s? Options: Introduction of the differential analyzer, Introduction of 2D drawings, Introduction of solid modeling, Introduction of parametric modeling

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Introduction of solid modeling

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Which company released AutoCAD in 1986?

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Autodesk

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What was a major impact of the internet on CAD in the 1990s?

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Easier collaboration and sharing of designs

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What did the introduction of parametric modeling allow?

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Objects to change based on certain parameters

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What was a significant advancement in CAD during the 2000s? Options: Development of the first CAD software, Introduction of 3D modeling, Introduction of solid modeling, Creation of the first desktop computer

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Introduction of solid modeling

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Who developed the differential analyzer in the 1930s?

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Vannevar Bush

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What is a key feature of modern CAD software?

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Simulation of object movement in real life