CAD Overlay is a
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software application
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for
raster-to-vector translation in
2D computer-aided design (CAD) and
drafting — available between 1988 and 1996 as a third-party application for
AutoCAD
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3D computer-aided design (CAD) software application developed by Autodesk. It was first released in December 1982 for the CP/M and IBM PC platforms as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics control ...
and other CAD systems.
Developed and marketed by Image Systems Technology, CAD Overlay was first released in January 1988 running on AutoCAD Version 2.6. CAD Overlay replaced the previous generation of automatic raster-to-vector translation systems by embedding scanned documents and images directly in the CAD system.
History
CAD Overlay was derived from a custom AutoCAD application developed using the Nth Engine graphics board in 1987 by David Chassin for Image Integration Technology, a scanning service bureau in Schenectady, New York. In January 1988 Bob Godgart, David Chassin and Michael Mayernik formed Image Systems Technology in Troy, New York.
The first version of CAD Overlay was demonstrated at A/E/C trade show in Chicago in May 1988.
Subsequent versions include CAD Overlay ESP, CAD Overlay GSX, and CAD Overlay LFX.
In 1995, Softdesk Inc. acquired Image Systems Technology and in 1996 Autodesk acquired Softdesk,.
CAD Overlay was subsequently rebranded as Autodesk CADOverlay.
See also
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Autodesk
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AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a 2D and
3D computer-aided design (CAD) software application developed by Autodesk. It was first released in December 1982 for the CP/M and IBM PC platforms as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics control ...
References
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External links
, CADylist Magazine Article "CAD Overlay 2001i"
Computer-aided design software