CAD Overlay is a commercial software application 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 and other CAD systems.
| Developer(s) | Image Systems Technology (acquired by Softdesk, now owned by Autodesk) |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 1989 |
| Type | Computer-aided design |
| License | Proprietary |
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
editCAD 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.[1]
The first version of CAD Overlay was demonstrated at A/E/C trade show in Chicago in May 1988.[1] Subsequent versions include CAD Overlay ESP, CAD Overlay GSX, and CAD Overlay LFX.[2]
In 1995, Softdesk Inc. acquired Image Systems Technology and in 1996 Autodesk acquired Softdesk,.[3] CAD Overlay was subsequently rebranded as Autodesk CADOverlay.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Texas Northern District Court Case No. 3:09-cv-00733 American Imaging Services Inc v. Autodesk Inc Document 277". PlainSite. 2013.
- ^ "Texas Northern District Court Case No. 3:09-cv-00733 American Imaging Services Inc v. Autodesk Inc Document 217". PlainSite.
- ^ "History of CAD". FreeCAD. 2016.
- ^ "Autodesk CAD Overlay 2000". spatialnews. 1999. Archived from the original on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2016-07-26.