In this version, you can use the same tool for different types of dimensions. As in previous versions, this icon will show the last dimension type that you used. You might notice that the dimension tool has a new icon. It doesn’t work for linear dimension, angular dimension, text, table, leader and other commands. I find this quite handy unfortunately, it’s only available for DIM command. You don’t have to change the layer every time you draw a dimension. Here you can choose the layer in which AutoCAD will create the new dimensions. In Dimensions panel, you will see a layer dropdown list. These features should have been available in AutoCAD many years ago, but it’s always better late than never.
There are some interesting enhancements in dimension tools. Then I can delete a segment to form a new Revision Cloud. In the example below, I have added three line segments to a rectangular Revision Cloud. Activate the Revision Cloud tool and choose modify from the tool options. This option allows you to add a segment and delete unnecessary segments. Revision Cloud tool now has Modify option. So if you don’t like the Revision Cloud Grips for any reason, you can turn it off by changing the REVCLOUDGRIPS system variable to OFF. It was impossible to modify the Revision Cloud with these grips and we usually deleted the existing Revision Cloud and recreated it. In previous versions, you would see a grip for each arc like below. This allows you to modify the revision cloud easily. If you select an existing Revision Cloud in your drawing, you will now see the Revision Cloud grips. In the past, I had always made my Revision Cloud by converting polylines or circles. Previously we only had the freehand method, now we have two more options: Rectangular and Polygonal.įor me, these methods are much easier than using the Freehand method. In AutoCAD 2016, we now have more options for drawing a Revision Cloud. Annotation Scaling was probably the last major enhancement for annotations. AnnotationsĪnnotations haven’t changed much for many releases. Let’s have a look at the new features you can use in AutoCAD 2016 for drafting tools. However, some features do look very useful. I expected something big like when Autodesk introduced Dynamic Block, Annotation Scaling, or Sheet Sets. Let’s review what’s new in drafting and annotations.Īgain, there are no significant enhancements in this area. Shaun lives in Norwich in the UK, and is the owner and director of CADFMconsultants Limited.We have reviewed AutoCAD 2016 new features in interface and system enhancements. He is also an Autodesk University speaker mentor, AutoCAD Influencer, and a member of the Autodesk Expert Elite program. He is a seasoned Autodesk University (AU) speaker and was the AutoCAD expert at the inaugural Autodesk University London in June 2017. Shaun has been a director on the board of Autodesk User Group International (AUGI), and he is also the author of the reputable CAD blog, Not Just CAD!.
He also has industry experience as a CAD manager/user. His career has included 18 years as a CAD, BIM, and facilities management consultant and trainer, with the earlier years of his CAD career in sales, pre-sales, and business development. He has worked as a consultant, trainer, manager, and user, all of which helped him develop a diverse skillset. Shaun has sales, support, and technical expertise, CAD managerial skills, and 30 years of industry experience. Shaun Bryant is an Autodesk Certified Instructor in both AutoCAD and Revit Architecture.