Your Software, Your Voice... From focus groups and beta testing to one-on-one interviews and especially AUGI wish lists, AutoCAD users have been voicing their technology needs and helping to shape AutoCAD software to better meet their requirements. For example, the AutoCAD user interface has been improved and modernized, based on how users perform their daily design tasks. Top AUGI wish list items, including Express Tools, improved text editing, a multiple Undo/Redo feature and drawing password protection are now integrated in AutoCAD 2004.

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about AutoCAD 2004 software as you browse through the following links:

AutoCAD 2004 Brochure
Frequently Asked Questions About AutoCAD 2004
AutoCAD 2004 Preview - Almost 50 pages of detailed information

No matter which version of AutoCAD software you’re using, upgrading helps you make the most of your designs—and your design data.

Performance just keeps getting better. Optimization of the DWG format results in smaller files and faster file operations, especially over a network. Your design productivity will improve too; commands and features are finely tuned based on your feedback.

Upgrading is easy. Migration tools and utilities support your move to AutoCAD® 2004 software. Side-by-side installation helps to make the transition smoother. Numerous third-party applications are compatible with AutoCAD 2004 and are available today. User-friendly interface supports efficiency. The new user interface is more intuitive and provides features that enable you to make frequently used content easily accessible to team members.

Today, you can upgrade to AutoCAD 2004 from AutoCAD 2002, AutoCAD 2000i, and AutoCAD 2000. If you own AutoCAD Release 14, you will need to purchase a new full commercial product. Consider the benefits of the Autodesk Subscription Program to make future upgrades automatic and easy to budget.