AutoDesk AutoCAD 2020

AutoCAD 2020 – What’s New?

New Features to Help Your Workflow

Every year, Autodesk comes out with version updates their products, including the industry leading architectural 2D design platform, AutoCAD. There are some new integrations, tools, and features to help your work flow, and save you time. Below are some of the new features that you will find in AutoCAD 2020. If you are looking for alternatives to using AutoCAD, we have compiled a list.

Quick Measure Tool

This tool allows you to quickly display measurments by moving your curser anywyere on the drawing. Just select the tool and it will display dimensions as you move. This will be an ideal way to check your work. Distances, dimensions and angles are all displayed as you move your mouse over and between objects.

Quick Measure Tool for AutoCAD 2020

New Dark Theme

This new theme is much easier on the eyes than the traditional black background theme. The dark theme now has a modern dark blue interface that will help fight fatigue and is more comfortable to view on your computer or phone.

AutoCAD 2020 new dark theme

Blocks Palette

This new feature makes choosing and finding blocks much easier. Includes visual galleries, so you no longer need the names memorized. This also helps organize your blocks by displaying recently used blocks, so you do not have to search every time.

  • AutoCAD 2020 new blocks palette

AutoCAD 2020 on the Cloud

You can now work out of the cloud with partnerships with Microsoft and Box. Box (formerly known as Dropbox) and Microsoft with their OneDrive service can let you work from any location. This can also help you collaborate on projects. Back your projects up, so you don’t have to worry about failed hardware.

  • AutoCAD 2020 now integrates with onedrive and box

DWG Compare

Easily compare two versions of a drawing, without having to leave your current window. Now you have the ability to toggle on and off the comparison within the new DWG Compare toolbar.

If you would like to learn more about the new features in AutoCAD 2020, check out the list of features on the AutoCAD website. At Convert2AutoCAD, we can take your drawings, and converted them to layered vector DWG files. Contact us for pricing and information.