The layers are defined by software that takes a series of digital slices through a computer-aided design.

这些层面是通过电脑辅助设计出的软件定义的，这个软件有一系列的数字片断。

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According to Forbes, Bartz 'transformed Autodesk from an aimless maker of PC software into a leader of computer-aided design software, targeting architects and builders.'

《福布斯》杂志这样写道：巴茨“将Autodesk从一个漫无目的的电脑软件制造商转变成为电脑辅助设计软件的领头羊，瞄准建筑师和建造商。”

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An electronic blueprint states exactly what materials go where and are drawn up using traditional engineering computer-aided design (CAD) software.

科学家拟定的“电子图纸”详细说明了食物原料的调配方法，该图纸是用传统工程学中的计算机辅助设计(CAD)软件绘制而成的。

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Taking its cues from computer-aided-design software, an extruder stacks thin layers of gooey thermoplastic that cure into shape.

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Likewise Digital Equipment focused on its profit margin in computer-aided design and manufacturing software only to be destroyed by its lower margin but higher volume competitor AutoCad.

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Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) makes computer-aided design (CAD) software used by architects, manufacturers, and engineers.

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