AViCAD continues to deliver faster performance, improved compatibility, and powerful new tools for engineers, architects, designers, manufacturers, and CAD professionals.

Built on native DWG technology, AViCAD provides a familiar AutoCAD®-style environment while adding practical tools designed to improve productivity and reduce software costs.

The Mech-Q Engineering Suite is included with every AViCAD license at no additional cost.

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Recently Added in AViCAD

AViCAD introduces major improvements across drafting, BIM compatibility, image processing, automation, and productivity.

• Performance & Productivity
• Faster performance with the IntelliCAD 13.1 engine
• Quick Mode added to TRIM and EXTEND
• New 3D Positioner tool for precision editing
• Expanded ADDSELECTED command support
• Improved snap and layout control variables
• Mech-Q performance improvements
• BIM & Data Exchange
• Import and validate IFC, RVT, and RFA files
• Autodesk® Revit® compatibility improvements
• Enhanced support for Point Clouds and ReCAP files
• Data Linking with Excel
• Improved PDF export capabilities
• Image & Raster Tools
• VECTORIZEIMAGE converts scanned images into CAD entities
• New raster text recognition tools
• Enhanced OpenType font support
• 3D & Modeling
• Support for truncated 3D solid cones
• New SURFTRIM and SURFOFFSET surface tools
• Artisan material rendering compatibility
• New Commands & Features
• AI-powered text translation
• MKSHAPE command
• MKLTYPE command
• Quick Calculator in the Properties Palette
• Improved architectural tools including stairs, railings, and corner windows

And much more.

Coming Soon in AViCAD 2027

Faster Performance

Work faster with large drawings and complex projects.

AViCAD 2027 is built on the new IntelliCAD 14.1 engine, delivering faster drafting, smoother navigation, and improved responsiveness when working with large drawings.

• Built on the new IntelliCAD 14.1 engine
• Up to 63% faster object snapping
• Faster Copy, Break, and Clipboard operations
• Improved drawing regeneration
• Advanced Memory Management for large drawings
• Improved performance across large projects and complex drawings

Compare Drawing Revisions Instantly

Find drawing changes in seconds.

The new COMPARE command helps identify changes between two DWG files in seconds, reducing review time and helping teams catch revisions before they become costly mistakes.

• Highlight added objects
• Find removed geometry
• Review modified entities
• Simplify revision control workflows

Perfect for design reviews, client approvals, and project coordination.

Work Across Multiple Monitors

Keep reference drawings visible while you work.

Floating Drawing Windows allow you to detach drawings into separate windows, making it easier to compare files, reference details, and manage larger projects.

• Side-by-side drawing review
• Reference drawings while drafting
• Large project coordination
• Multi-monitor workstations

Upgrade Without Rebuilding Your Workspace

Upgrade without rebuilding your workspace.

The new Migration Tool transfers settings, aliases, toolbars, and profiles from previous versions so you can get productive faster.

• Profiles
• Toolbars
• Aliases
• Custom settings
• Workspace customizations

Improved PDF & BIM Workflows

Improved PDF & BIM Workflows

Exchange data more easily between CAD, BIM, and PDF-based workflows while reducing the need for third-party conversion tools.

• Improved PDF2CAD conversion
• Create geospatial PDF files
• Revit 2026 RVT and RFA compatibility
• Improved BIM interoperability

Expanded AutoLISP & Visual LISP Support

Build better custom CAD automation tools.

Organizations that rely on custom automation will benefit from significantly expanded LISP compatibility and modern debugging tools.

• Visual LISP (VLISP) support
• VLX application support
• FAS application support
• Visual Studio Code debugging integration
• Improved AutoCAD® LISP compatibility

GIS & Mapping Improvements

Work with real-world geographic map data more efficiently.

New GIS tools make it easier to work with survey, infrastructure, utility, and site development projects using real-world geographic data.

• ESRI ArcGIS support integrated into GEOMAP
• Enhanced terrain analysis tools
• Improved TRIANGULATE workflows
• Slope analysis commands
• Elevation labeling tools
• Surveying and civil engineering enhancements

New Commands & Productivity Tools

Complete common drafting tasks with fewer steps.

Several new commands help automate common drafting tasks and improve everyday productivity.

• COMPARE — Compare DWG revisions instantly
• ISODRAFT — Faster 2D isometric drafting
• SVGIMPORT — Import SVG vector graphics
• BARCODE — Create scannable barcode blocks
• SHAREWITH — Share drawings with others
• SURFSCULPT — Convert surfaces into solids
• MREDO — Redo multiple Undo operations
• BTESTBLOCK — Test Dynamic Blocks safely

Enhanced Raster Draw Tools

Edit scanned drawings without leaving AViCAD.

Edit, clean up, and work with scanned drawings and raster images directly inside AViCAD without switching to separate applications.

• Perspective correction
• Raster cleanup tools
• Circular crop and erase tools
• Raster object selection tools
• Direct drawing on raster images

Improved Tool Palettes & Dynamic Blocks

Manage reusable content more efficiently.

New enhancements make it easier to organize content, manage reusable components, and work with advanced block workflows.

• Expanded Tool Palette capabilities
• Support for images and external references
• Improved Dynamic Block workflows
• New Dynamic Block testing tools
• Enhanced attribute editing

Plus Hundreds of Refinements Throughout AViCAD

Enjoy a smoother and more productive CAD experience.

AViCAD 2027 includes hundreds of refinements across drafting, annotation, dimensions, tables, multileaders, external references, GIS workflows, rendering, and overall application performance.

AViCAD delivers the familiar AutoCAD®-style workflows you expect, combined with powerful engineering tools, various licensing options, and native DWG compatibility.

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