What's New in AutoCAD 2021

Learn about new features in this release of AutoCAD 2021.

Updates

2021.1 Highlights

2021 Release

Highlights

Additional enhancements

Rectangle Enhancements: Dynamic tooltips have been updated to prompt for the width and height dimensions of the rectangle when specifying the second point. If instead, you want to enter a coordinate value for the second point, do one of the following:
  • Type # and then enter the X,Y value to specify an absolute coordinate.

    For example, #3.25,5.75 to specify the second point at 3.25,5.75 in the drawing.

  • Enter an X value followed by a comma and Y value to specify a relative coordinate.

    For example, 3.25,5.75 to specify the second point 3.25,5.75 units from the first point.

Security Enhancements: Using both internal testing and third-party assessments and audits, the AutoCAD Security team continues to harden AutoCAD-based products against emerging cyber threats and to maintain compliance with current standards and best practices.