20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
My running list of AutoCAD and Autodesk product codenames, from White Album in 1987 through Xenon in 2027, plus Civil 3D, Architecture, MEP, Mechanical, Mac, and the full DWG file format version history.
To improve AutoCAD performance, regularly clean the %TEMP% folder where temporary files accumulate. To do this, close AutoCAD and other applications, open Windows Explorer using Windows + R, type %temp%, and delete visible files. Regular cleaning, ideally weekly or monthly, enhances speed, reliability, and reduces potential crashes or corruption.
Codenames have been a longstanding tradition in software development, allowing teams to manage projects discreetly. Since the early 1980s, codenames have been used for various AutoCAD releases, providing a unique identity while helping track versions and maintain privacy until naming is finalized. This process has deepened the connection between developers and their projects.