ĢD graphics performance is improved within AutoCAD 2017 by relying on the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) more heavily. When Autodesk Home is launched an update “ Card” is shown displaying information about the update. Like with the AMM, when a new update is available a notification appears in the system tray. It is Subscription “aware” meaning it only provides content related to the products you have under subscription.Īutodesk Home replaces the Autodesk Application Manager (AMM) that was available with the 2015 & 2016 versions. This includes updates, relevant learning content, and links to support and other resources. Consider this “ companion” your one-stop-shop for everything related to the Autodesk software installed on your system.

And another bonus is you get the chance to save your work when your computer loses connection to the License Manager server (if on a networked license)Īfter beta and trials in a few countries, the new Autodesk Home is now available to everyone… and not only for AutoCAD. It is also much easier to change between license types (via the About box). No longer is the serial number and license type entered / set during installation but now is set during the start of AutoCAD. So within this dialog, I select Clear All and just select the options I desire.Īnother change upon launch of AutoCAD 2017 is the updated License Manager.

For me, I’m only concerned with the Tool Palettes and Templates as I don’t customize any of the other options. If you are unfamiliar with this tool, it is intended to take your custom settings and application configurations and transfer them to the new version. It is definitely more modern looking and much easier to understand. Upon first launch of AutoCAD 2017, you will be presented with the improved Migrate Custom Settings tool.

I categorize them into Installation & Management and Getting Things Done. I keep looking at the sky cause it’s gettin’ me highĪutodesk summarizes the new features in AutoCAD 2017 into three categories: Simplified, Connected, and Innovative.

This reminds me of a few insightful lines from a song: For years so called experts were proclaiming the death of AutoCAD, it had nowhere to go, nothing more to offer, yet here we are with another release. However, it’s quality over quantity as there are some significant updates. The new AutoCAD is here! the new AutoCAD is here! It’s that time of year again, the new round of Autodesk releases. No longer the sole flagship product, AutoCAD 2017 is not full of a huge number of updates.

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