REDMOND, WA, USA, Apr 7, 2026 – ACTCAD 2027 new version released for Premium and Standard variants. This is a major release with several improvements as mentioned below:
- All new user interface with several improvements
- Introduced all new Geometric Constraints
- Added new MULTIPLOT command for plotting multiple drawings/layouts in a single operation
- Introduced XCOMPARE feature to compare external references and identify differences
- Added LAYTRANS command to translate layers between different standards
- Added PUBLISHKML command to export drawing data to KML format for geospatial use
- Introduced Lasso Selection for more flexible object selection
- Added DIMIM command to import dimension styles from external drawings
- Added DIMEX command to export dimension styles for reuse
- Introduced BSEARCH command to find and identify similar blocks efficiently
- Added BTRIM command to trim objects using block boundaries
- Added BEXTEND command to extend objects to block boundaries
- Added 3D PRINT feature to support 3D printing workflows
- Introduced MSTRETCH command for stretching multiple objects with better control
- Enhanced vectorize image feature to convert into editable geometry
- Enhanced MEASUREGEOM by adding quick modefor improved measurement capabilities
- Added support to export and print geospatial PDFs with coordinate system information
- Added support for loading .vlx and .fas LISP files and digital signatures using CNG technology
- Improved BIM workflows with better door and window placement (left/center/right edge measurement and anchor settings)
- Block workflow improved with preview before insertion, command-line options (-REFEDIT, -REFCLOSE), and new Test Block command
- Tables enhanced with auto-fill using blocks and improved keyboard navigation (Home, End, Page Up/Down)
- Layers improved with export to .lft files, copy-paste support to tools like Excel, and better Xref layer visibility control
- UI improvements include selection cycling toggle, easy switching between Options and Drawing Settings, and workspace enhancements
- Undo/Redo improved with Multiple Redo and support for session and registry variable changes
- Overkill command enhanced to support dimensions and multileaders; page setups can now be imported from .dwt and .dwf files
- Added ability to switch between Bing and Azure maps using GEOMICROSOFTSERVICE
- API improvements in LISP, .NET, and IcARX including debugger enhancements and new methods
- New system variables AECCYCLEMEASURETO and BLOCKTESTWINDOW added; AFLAGS and TRACKPATH updated
- Fixed issues with PDF export (large images), Xrefs (autosave, insert), and DGN file display
- BIM fixes include roof drawing issues, missing IFC components, and incorrect scaling of IFC underlays
- Multiple fixes in editing tools including entity snaps, Trim, Fillet, dynamic input, and hatches
- Text issues fixed including font symbols, multiline text, and rotated UCS angle problems
- Improved stability for blocks and attribute-related commands
- Fixed printing issues including preview, PDF/JPG/PNG output, and page setup limits
- UI fixes for dark theme, Start Page, workspaces, and drawing tabs
- General fixes include improvements to Undo/Redo, Flatshot, multileaders, tables, circle TTR option, wedges, image positioning, and Super Hatch
The new version can be downloaded from ACTAD download page.
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ActCAD brings Global Collaborated Technology Expertise to you at very affordable life-time price. ActCAD is powered by the most latest IntelliCAD 10.1a engine, Open Design Alliance Tiegha Libraries and ACIS technologies. ActCAD has many enhancements, features and commands on top of IntelliCAD core. The add-on features, express menu commands allow ActCAD to become more productive for day-to-day projects. ActCAD works very closely with IntelliCAD on Development and Quality Assurance. Thanks to our highly automated test and build systems to keep our costs minimal. IntelliCAD was started in 1999 and has over 1 million trusted users now using IntelliCAD world-wide. ActCAD is a commercial member with active role in Release Committee and Board of Directors of IntelliCAD. For more information, visit http://actcad.com.
