Reverse function (_REVERSE) reverses the order of line points and points separating polyline segments (also for spline and helix)
Geolocation functions have corresponding dialog boxes added:
Entering geodetic coordinates
Selecting a geodetic coordinate system
Changes to the print to pdf window using pdf printer
Block Attribute synchronization function (_ATTSYNC)
Tables - assigning table cell style, justifying text in table cells, inserting formulas, property window for selected table cells
Window for setting fonts in the command line: Tools-Program Settings-Display-Fonts
Redesign of the "Tools-Program Settings-Display" window
At the bottom on the status bar, the Isolate and Unisolate, and Hide and Show hidden items functions were introduced (_ISOLATEOBJECTS, _HIDEOBJECTS, _UNISOLATEOBJECTS)
Cube for setting views - directions - in the upper right corner of the screen
Added a new "Visualization" ribbon as below (added 3D walk and flight and their settings)
On the Start and Edit 3D Positioner ribbons - a function that allows you to rotate objects in 3D space relative to one of three mutually perpendicular axes - the indicated axis
When advanced graphics are selected there is the option of changing the appearance of the selected element
The ability to make cross sections was added to AEC objects
Main features
New version of dynamic coordinate input and a setup window for dynamic input
Editing tool palettes, creating block palettes and a new block editor
Recurring selection and deleting duplicates (overkill)
Import and export of system variable settings from the System Variable Manager level
Reading and saving drawings in AutoCAD format from 2.5 to 2018 (DWG, DXF)
Working in DWG 2018 native format
Possibility to work on several computers (under one license), using a simple transfer of the license file
A smart list of the most often used commands (Smart TOP 10) that are automatically memorized when working on a project, creating a personalized tool palette
Using DWT templates
The function of fixing and checking damaged files
The program window is divided into tabs in which the drawings are successively displayed
Command line and input
Working on layers
Project management explorer
Working in Cartesian and polar coordinates
Dockable tool palettes
Dedicated toolbar of Express tools
Possibility to create a non-rectangular viewport in the paper space
Implemented interpreter of the Lisp programming language
Possibility to load SDS and IRX overlays
Drawing Features
Basic tools for creating 2D and 3D drawings
Possibility to fully modify and edit the properties of all drawn elements
Dimensioning and text styles with the ability to import
Entering and defining symbol libraries, blocks, simple and complex texts (SHX and TrueType fonts). Additional multiline text editor
New functions of the word editor: columns, scaling, entering text along the arc and borders, text fitting, rotation, auto numbering, etc
Exploding attributes to text and exploding texts
Dimensioning assigned to the element: linear and angular, the ability to define your own styles
Automatic field and distance measurement, setting coordinates
Combined command: Move / Copy / Rotate / Scale
New options for construction lines
Handles, attributes, hatches
A wide range of hatch patterns. New hatch definition and gradient fill window
A multiline drawing option
Enhanced block, reference and dimension support capabilities: block conversion to reference, copying embedded objects (blocks, references and underlays), block/reference property list
Relative paths support for raster images and external links
Options: Select similar (with adding to the selection and by the settings window), Multiadogy, Multiline editor, Dashed line
Displaying properties of the many selected elements in the form of a tree
Possibility to add point cloud in RCP / RCS format
New types of 3D objects (primitives) - Facet Modeler (ODA surface modeler), along with basic editing functions - intended for use in 3D, when the mass of the element is not significant
Possibility of photorealistic visualization and rendering
Drawing in hidden line mode and shading in real time
Inserting and editing AEC architectural elements: walls, windows, openings, doors, ceilings and flat roofs
Creating a project package and use of the eTransmit saving tool
Saving and displaying mechanical elements (Teigha Mechanical API)
Displaying ADT and Civil 3D objects
Possibility to open ACIS solids (without the option to create and fully edit)
Extended recognition of snap points (ESNAP), eg. for lines - center, end points and intersections of lines
Setting the snapping of characteristic points to underlays
Possibility to use a set of commands for construction lines
Expanded visualization - zoom, regeneration and panning of the drawing, dynamic rotation of 3D objects and a new function of camera settings in the view
Import/Export
Importing and editing raster images (eg. geodesic underlay), including files such as: JPG, TIF, BMP, GIF, PNG
Import and export PDF file
Cooperating with BIM applications by loading spatial 3D models from Revit in RVT and RFA format as underlays in CAD projects (64-bit version only)
Cooperation with BIM applications by loading spatial 3D models in the IFC format as underlays in CAD projects (64-bit version only)
Support of DWF, DGN and DAE formats
Export of STL files
Possibility of adding point cloud in RCP/RCS format
Creating a project package and use of the eTransmit saving tool
Full Program Personalization
Modification of the top menu, ribbons (panels and tabs), toolbars, command status bar and keyboard shortcuts
New ways of using the program interface, its settings and exporting the set profile
Configuration of the working screen: background colour, handles, cross hair size, cursor, etc