What’s New in This Release

Release 2026 provides the following new commands and features:

Note: Release 2026 can read and write DWG files up to the latest version of this format (R2022). The same applies to DXF (Drawing eXchange Format) files, which store unencrypted drawing database contents.

Some of the new commands and features were introduced in service packs since the previous release and before the current major release.

User Interface:

  • New Default Workspace

    • CAD General workspace is now the default workspace when you install the software for the first time. With its familiar layout, CAD General workspace facilitates the switch from other similar CAD software.

  • Ribbon Optimization

    • The tabs of the ribbon have been reconfigured to reduce clutter, distributing commands across additional tabs for better command accessibility. The Home tab now focuses on commonly used commands, enhancing efficiency in your daily tasks.

    • Icons automatically fit even when working on a high resolution monitor.

  • Improved Contextual Ribbons

    • Pattern Editor contextual ribbon. Editing options for linear and circular associative patterns are available now on the contextual ribbon.

    • Hatch Creation and Hatch Editor contextual ribbon enhancements. Hatch Creation and Hatch Editor contextual ribbons now include options for Solid and Gradient fill. Moreover, icons have been reorganized. You can easily switch between various hatch types.

New Mechanical Features:

  • Construction Lines

    • AM_ConstLines. Lets you draw various construction lines. The Construction Lines dialog box groups the tools for adding construction lines.

  • New Dimensioning tools

    • AM_PowerDimension. Power Dimensions are smart dimensioning tools specifically designed for manufacturing drafting and detailing. The AM_PowerDimension command is an all-in-one dimensioning tool that automatically recognizes entities and creates the suitable dimension type. Thus, you can use the same command to create linear, angular, radial, diameter, baseline, and chain dimensions.

    • Power Dimensioning contextual ribbon includes the Format panel, which groups tools for modifying power dimenions.

    • AM_DimCheck. Locates dimensions where the dimension text does not contain the default value.

    • AM_DimAlign. Aligns linear, ordinate, and angular dimensions.

    • AM_DimArrange. Arranges linear and ordinate dimensions in relation to the outer contour of a specified entity.

    • AM_DimInsert. Splits linear, angular, and arc length dimensions into multiple dimensions.

    • AM_DimJoin. Combines two or more adjacent dimensions of the same type into one single dimension.

    • AM_DimMEdit. Lets you modify multiple dimensions simultaneously.

    • AM_DimStretch. Adjusts entities when you stretch or shrink an associate linear or symmetric dimension.

    • AM_InertiaProf. Calculates the moment of inertia for cross sections of 3D solids, such as cylinders, hollow cylinders, rectangular prisms, and hollow rectangular prisms.

    • AM_AutoCLines. Draws vertical and horizontal construction lines on all endpoints of selected entities.

  • New commands for creating Centerlines and Centerline Crosses

    • AM_CenCrAngle. Creates a pitch circle and places holes on it at specified angles.

    • AM_CenCrCorner. Places a hole with centerline cross at a specified distance from two contour lines.

    • AM_CenInBet. Places a centerline along the bisector of the angle between two lines.

    • AM_CenCrFullCircle. Creates a pitch circle and places a specified number of uniformly distributed holes on it.

    • AM_CenCrHole. Place a centerline cross with a hole at a specified center point.

    • AM_CenCrInHole. Places centerline crosses in specified circles.

    • AM_CenCrPlate. Places holes and centerline crosses at a specified distance from an entity contour

    • AM_CenterCross. Creates a centerline cross at a specified point.

    • AM_CenterLine. Creates a centerline at a specified place in the graphics area.

New Commands:

  • Exporting and Importing

    • ImportSVG. Lets you import SVG files and insert the contained geometry as Block into the drawing.

    • ImportSTEP. Lets you import STEP files and insert the contained geometry as ACIS solid objects into the drawing.

    • ExportSTEP. Lets you save 3D solid objects to STEP files.

New Features:

  • Color Books. Specify colors using standard or user defined color books.

    Color books are XML files with .acb extension that store named color swatches. You can type manually or generate color books using dedicated applications. Available color books appear in the Line Color dialog box, which is displayed for any entity that provides color options.

  • Start Page. Access sample drawings and various learning materials. When you launch the software, the Start Page displays. You can start new drawings, search and open existing drawings. A collection of sample drawings is also available, so that you can learn how to use the software.

  • Enhanced Trinity Block Library palette. The Trinity Block Library palette provides advanced library management tools.

    • Uploading DWG files containing multiple blocks

    • Options to define the following data while inserting or editing a block:

      • Block position

      • Block scale

      • Rotation angle

      • Block units

    Within the Trinity Block Library palette, you can display blocks as a tree view or as a grid.

Modified Features and Commands:

  • AI Assist (A3) lets you make selections and modifications using natural language through its dedicated side palette. Simply enter commands such as “Select all lines longer than 5 on the layer Windows” or “Move the selected entities to layer 0” to execute actions instantly. You can also modify properties using the following request: “Change the color of all circles to red.”

  • Note command enhancements. AI-driven tools let you translate, refine writing, checks spelling, and summarize text.

  • SpellCheck command enhancements. The command check the spelling of text entities independently from Microsoft Word.

  • Rename command enhancements. The command now supports wildcard characters. You can quickly find and rename multiple items, such as layer, blocks, and dimension styles.

  • SaveAll command enhancements. The command is now available on the Quick Access Toolbar and in the main menu.

  • AttachImage command enhancements. The command now supports ECW image format. You can insert large-scale images such as aerial and satellite photography in your drawings.

  • Reference palette enhancements. The Path option reestablishes the path to the Reference, reattaches a renamed Reference file, or replaces a Reference file with another file. You can apply the new path to all referenced drawings.

  • Upon saving drawings that contain Reference files, the following options are available:

    • Update relative paths

    • Do not update paths

    • Remember the specified behavior

  • Field command enhancements. The Entity option lets you insert point coordinates in fields.

  • Line command enhancements. You can restrict cursor movement to a direction defined by a specified angle override.

  • Resizable View Tiles. You can change the size of the view tiles in the Model Space.

  • Data Extraction Wizard enhancements.

    • On the Refine Data page, you can add a formula column. Use the formula column to specify arithmetic expressions to calculate results based on the values from the specified columns.

    • On the Choose Output page, you can export the data extraction to CSV format (Comma-separated Values) is an ASCII file format that stores tabular data for spreadsheet or database software. Commas separate cell values. Strings are enclosed by single quotation marks.

New System Variables:

  • STARTMODE. Controls the display of the Start Page.

Related Topics

What’s New - Previous Releases