Autodesk AutoCAD 2012 is a powerful computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software developed by Autodesk. Released in 2011, it is part of the AutoCAD family, which is widely used in various sectors such as architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), product design, and manufacturing. AutoCAD 2012 is considered an advanced version of its predecessor, AutoCAD 2010, with new features that enhanced its capabilities.