Introducing AutoCAD 2020 brings a host of upgrades and enhancements designed to elevate your design and drafting experience. As a subscriber to AutoCAD, along with access to specialized toolsets tailored for specific industries, you can utilize AutoCAD’s web and mobile applications for utmost flexibility, coupled with the latest features that enhance creativity and efficiency.
Marcus O’Brien, director of AutoCAD product management, emphasizes the commitment to provide exceptional value through streamlined services, innovative features, and award-winning applications. With the integration of Autodesk’s cloud capabilities, collaborating and creating can be achieved from virtually anywhere.
A Fresh User Interface with a Modern Aesthetic
AutoCAD 2020 showcases a stylish dark theme, presenting a visually appealing modern dark blue interface. This design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also improves user experience through enhanced contrast and sharper iconography. Feedback from users has been overwhelmingly positive, drawing attention to the clarity and crispness of the new layout that promotes better focus on design elements.
Efficiency Boosts: Performance Enhancements
AutoCAD 2020 enhances productivity with performance improvements that redefine how users interact with the software. The time required to save work has been significantly reduced, now averaging just half a second—saving users valuable time over months of work. For those using solid-state hard drives, installation times are also improved by 50%, ensuring users spend less time on setup and more time on their tasks.
Streamlined Measurement with Quick Measure Tool
The introduction of the Quick Measure tool revolutionizes how users gather dimensions in 2D drawings. By simply hovering the cursor, users can instantly view measurements, angles, and distances dynamically displayed as they navigate around objects. This improvement enhances the designing workflow, making it simpler and faster to produce accurate site plans, floor plans, and elevations.
Efficient Block Insertion with the New Blocks Palette
The Blocks palette in AutoCAD 2020 makes inserting blocks more efficient than ever. Users have access to a visual gallery where they can filter blocks easily, enhancing their workflow. This feature allows for quick drag-and-drop actions from various tabs, optimizing the process of finding and using blocks while minimizing the steps required to place them within drawings.
Redesigned Purge Function for Clean Drawings
This version of AutoCAD includes an updated Purge feature that simplifies the process of cleaning up drawings. The new design allows for the selection and removal of multiple unnecessary objects simultaneously, with a visual preview to enhance user understanding. The “Find Non-Purgeable Items” button helps users troubleshoot items that cannot be purged, thereby improving drawing efficiency.
Effortless Drawing Comparison with Enhanced DWG Compare
The DWG Compare functionality has been enhanced, enabling users to compare two versions of a drawing within the current workspace. Changes can be imported in real time, facilitating collaborative projects and ensuring clarity. Users can easily toggle the comparison view on and off, making the review process streamlined and effective.
Collaborative Power Through Strategic Partnerships
AutoCAD has forged partnerships with Microsoft and Box, delivering seamless workflows for users who store their files in these cloud services. Subscribers can now easily access and manage DWG files stored in OneDrive or Box through the AutoCAD web app, enhancing accessibility and collaboration. This integration significantly reduces downtime, enabling efficient real-time collaboration while working on projects from various locations or devices.
Immediate Access to AutoCAD 2020
AutoCAD 2020, along with its beneficial features, is ready for download. Whether you are a subscriber or part of a Maintenance plan, you can access the latest version through your Autodesk Account. For those unfamiliar with AutoCAD, downloading a 30-day trial of AutoCAD 2020 is a practical way to explore these innovations firsthand.
FAQ
1. Are all the new features available in AutoCAD LT 2020?
Yes, many enhancements introduced in AutoCAD 2020, including improved performance features, are also available in AutoCAD LT 2020.
2. How can I access my DWG files using the AutoCAD web app?
If your files are stored in Microsoft OneDrive or Box, you can open them directly through the AutoCAD web app without needing to install AutoCAD on your machine.
3. What improvements can I expect when measuring with the Quick Measure tool?
The Quick Measure tool allows for lightning-fast measurements of dimensions, distances, and angles simply by hovering your mouse over the 2D drawings, thus speeding up the design process.