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AutoCAD 2021
by: Todd Rogers
What’s New in AutoCAD 2021 ➲W e are approaching summer, the air is getting hotter, and we are stuck in a pandemic. Fun times for sure. With the new #WFH, we are diving into the new releases of Autodesk software.
This article will cover what’s new in AutoCAD 2021. We will not be discussing the new AutoCAD with Specialized Toolsets, which includes the likes of AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD MEP, and many more.
DRAWING HISTORY The new Drawing History feature is a huge change for your workflow, giving you insights on the evolvement of your drawings. Over time, you can see the changes made and get instant visuals by comparing previous versions right within the context of your current drawing.
XREF COMPARE
You now have the capability to compare two version of an XREF and implement changes without leaving your current drawing session. With XREF Compare, you can toggle visibility to turn off the previous XREF version, or to turn off the most recent XREF version. You can also toggle visibility for the geometry in the XREF that hasn’t changed, as well as the geometry that isn’t being compared, such as the host drawing, or other references. As you navigate to the changes in the XREF, you can edit the geometry of the host drawing. A balloon notification displays to let you know something needs updated. By default, the box is checked to use the Compare feature. Alternatively, you can uncheck the box and reload the XREF as you normally do.
Subscribers who access a file saved on OneDrive, Dropbox, or Box can easily compare a drawing with previous versions of that drawing in AutoCAD.
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