This document discusses the history and fundamentals of computer aided textile designing (CATD). It begins by defining CAD and CATD, then outlines the need for computers in textile design. It describes the evolution of CAD from the 1940s to present day, including early uses for flow charts and symbols, the development of 3D modeling, and the integration of CAD with CAM. Finally, it discusses future directions for CAD such as standardization, virtual prototypes, and rapid manufacturing.