The following table contrasts functionality that is available in AutoCAD and AutoCAD MEP 2022 toolset.
| Functionality | In AutoCAD | In AutoCAD MEP 2022 toolset |
|---|---|---|
| Automate sheet management | yes | yes |
| Manage and update project standards and deviations | yes | yes |
| Edit geometric elements (such as lines, polylines, arcs, and circles) | yes | yes |
| Import or export data in DWG, DWF™, IFC, and other formats | yes | yes |
| Import or export engineering data in the Green Building Extensible Markup Language (gbXML) format for analysis by third-party tools | no | yes |
| Adjust annotation style and scaling | yes | yes |
| Use the AutoCAD MEP 2022 toolset workspaces, along with the grips and snaps on MEP objects to create intelligent, connected building systems | no | yes |
| Use layer keying to automatically map objects to defined layers in a drawing | no | yes |
| Use location grips to move building systems in the X, Y, and Z planes without breaking connectivity in existing layouts (called associative movement) | no | yes |
| Automate many building system design tasks such as auto layout, interference detection, and connectivity checks using domain-specific ribbons and palettes | no | yes |
| Create accurate construction documents with tagging and annotation. | no | yes |
| Automatically add layout symbols, such as rise/drop, hidden lines, and display components based on elevation as you lay out the run. | no | yes |