Updated Commands and System Variables Reference

Provides a quick guide to which commands are changed in this release.

2017 Updated Commands and System Variables

Updated commands	Description	How changed	AutoCAD	AutoCAD LT
CUI	Manages the customized user interface elements in the product.	Tool Sets tab removed. Customize tool sets in-place.	X	X
IMPORT	Imports files of different formats into the current drawing.	PDF has been added as a valid file type to import.	X	X
LAYER	Manages layers and layer properties.	Opens the updated Layers palette.	X	X
PUBLISH	Publishes a set of drawings to PDF files or printers.	Support for pc3 preset files for PDF output has been added.	X	X
TEXTEDIT	Edits a selected multiline or single-line text object, or the text in a dimension object.	Command prompt has been modified and a new Mode option has been added to control whether the command repeats automatically.	X	X

Updated system variables	Description	How changed	AutoCAD	AutoCAD LT
HPLAYER	Specifies a default layer for new hatches and fills.	A currently nonexistent layer can be specified as the default layer for new hatches and fills.	X	X
PICKFIRST	Controls whether you select objects before or after you issue a command.	If you try to delete selected objects using the Delete Key when the PICKFIRST system variable is set to zero, a message displays.	X	X