Is Autocad still bloated with unnecessary files and processes?

[Anonymous]

I haven't installed Autocad in like 3 years. Is it still that bloated? I recently formatted my system and I don't wanna slow down my whole OS because of one program, despite picking minimal installation.

[imadHabash · Accepted solution]

>> I recently formatted my system and I don't wanna slow down my whole OS because of one program,

for more 25 years experience with AutoCAD i didn't notice that !!! just make sure that your PC Specifications is good enough and believe me that every thing will be stable . >> Click <<

All the best ... 

[pendean]

Only if your PC is below specs: why the reformat? Looks like you already have problems and issues with the PC.

OR.. do you need to be using the LT version of AutoCAD if you have no need for all of the abilities of full AutoCAD, thus avoiding "bloatware" aka all the 3D abilities and programming languages features you've never used before. Try before you buy anything https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad-lt/free-trial

[pkolarik]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I haven't installed Autocad in like 3 years. Is it still that bloated? I recently formatted my system and I don't wanna slow down my whole OS because of one program, despite picking minimal installation.

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Just like stated below, I've never noticed any "bloat" or autocad slowing down my system just by being installed or run, regardless of which computers I've had it installed on over the years.

[Anonymous]

My PC is top notch. Back then after installing Autodesk software all folders were opening some split second later. I've managed to turn off some services, uninstall useless textures that wasted my space on C drive (despite installing software on D drive to save SSD space).  Autocad worked fine without that. So it was bloated - is it still a thing?

Do you guys even look at services and processes running at background? Of course not, that's why you don't notice anything.

[RobDraw]

Have you ever considered that what you call bloat is a necessary part of the program for some people?

If you don't use it, delete it or turn it off.

[TerryDotson]

Sadly each version brings more bloat and it's not coming from core geometry programming.  When new coats of paint are labeled a feature, you're going to have bloat.  In general, the older the version, the faster it will run on any given system.  The 'desk needs to hire more core geometry programmers and let a few dozen graphic designers go.

[RobDraw]

Are you referring to the content that is an option to download?

[TerryDotson]

Speaking most of functionality created since R14/2000.

A related thread: Newer features slower to react than their CLASSIC counterparts

[pendean]

You definitely look like an LT candidate then. You never answered my question, why the need for a reformat?

Most of us run "top notch" PCs, have no issues with AutoCAD but we do spend less time with our heads under the hood just more of the time driving. While I appreciate your obsession with 100% perfection, it is a not realistic to work and live.

Good luck.

[RobDraw]

If you don't need the newer features turn them off or for that matter, don't even upgrade. R14/2000 SMH... The computers and OSs that those versions were designed for were a lot different.

You're talking about advancement of the program. Unfortunately, the newer features are by nature going to slow things down on older systems.

If you don't need them, turn them off. 

Once again, what is being called bloat in this thread are features that are essential to some workflows.

[Anonymous]

Because Windows 7 was going to outdate, that's why reformat 😗

[pendean]

So this is a Win7 era PC? aka not quite the beast it needs to be?

I still say AutoCADLT is your future judging by this thread so far. Give it a whirl.

[TerryDotson]

You can't judge a PC by it's OS.  There were some VERY CAPABLE machines built well after Windows 10 was released and Windows 7 was chosen.  Weak mass production chain store PCs use the latest OS.

[pendean]

All things can be true for any circumstance, life is just that way.

[TheCADnoob]

In addition to some of the other suggestions listed above, If you want zero install bloat go for the web app:

https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad-web-app/overview

Or if you want absolutely no PC strain look into the applications on the mobile devices:

https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad-mobile/overview

[Clint.Kelly]

This reply is albeit to an earlier post, but the merit behind it is valid to this day.

Autocad and many other programs are BLOATED.  I don't need to keep updating my computer because some company wants to add features that are graphically appealing to newbies using their program.

For a long time Autocad was the defacto standard for fast, clean, and responsive drafting.  Unfortunately, today it's falling in line with microsoft and other companies to add stupid shiny features nobody wants nor uses.

The saddest part is, the people whom I will presume are novice users, tend to be the loudest advocates for the bells and whistles.  Why?  Because they don't want to learn the program as it was intended (Elegance in Simplicity).  Instead, they want to be hand held through the process, thereby encouraging even more stupid sparkly additions.

That in a nut shell is bloat.

To all those that have been using Autocad for over 20 years, I applaud your stance.  We don't want bloat and flashy crap.  We want the program to respond like a Lambourghini.

[TheCADnoob]

One persons Shiny Bloat is another persons spell check... and judging by the spelling errors I find in 20+year old drawings, shiny bloat is needed haha. 

Don't get me wrong I'm probably going to be one of the people in the next 15 years trying to hold on to the ribbon when everyone has moved on the neural transmitters lol 

[RobDraw]

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@Clint.Kelly wrote:

For a long time Autocad was the defacto standard for fast, clean, and responsive drafting. 

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When was this time? Are you sure that you were using AutoCAD?

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@Clint.Kelly wrote:

Autocad and many other programs are BLOATED. 

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With what? Be specific. Just stating it with capital letters doesn't make it true.

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@Clint.Kelly wrote:

I don't need to keep updating my computer because some company wants to add features that are graphically appealing to newbies using their program.

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Ummm... Yes, you do need to UPGRADE your computer for newer software. "Newbies", really? That's a pretty narrow minded statement.

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@Clint.Kelly wrote:

Unfortunately, today it's falling in line with microsoft and other companies to add stupid shiny features nobody wants nor uses.

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Nobody? Does that even make business sense? Why would they waste all that money for stuff if nobody wants it.

You're quite wrong on that one, too.

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@Clint.Kelly wrote:

The saddest part is, the people whom I will presume are novice users, tend to be the loudest advocates for the bells and whistles.  Why?  Because they don't want to learn the program as it was intended (Elegance in Simplicity).  Instead, they want to be hand held through the process, thereby encouraging even more stupid sparkly additions.

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The really sad part is your "ability" to base unfounded opinions on a presumption and your description of the intention of the program is quite off base from fact. Your "stupid sparkly additions" are used by the masses. Just because you don't need the myriad of tools offered, doesn't make them "stupid" and the people that use them "newbies". Your narrow mindedness has degraded to immaturity.

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@Clint.Kelly wrote:

To all those that have been using Autocad for over 20 years, I applaud your stance.

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Why?

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@Clint.Kelly wrote:

We don't want bloat and flashy crap.  We want the program to respond like a Lambourghini.

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Your contradicting yourself there. A Lamborghini is the epitome of flashy crap and not just anyone can drive one as it was designed to be driven. If you don't want bloat or flashy crap, you get get a cheap compact.

[pendean]

Clint.Kelly