AutoCAD 2021 New Features
AutoCAD® 2021 is now available and includes industry-specific toolsets, improved workflows across desktop, web, and mobile, and new features – see below.
Drawing history
Compare past and present versions of a drawing and see the evolution of your work.(video: 2:16 min.)
Xref compare
See the changes made to your current drawing from changed external references (Xrefs).(video: 2:05 min.)
Blocks palette
View and access your blocks content from AutoCAD on desktop or within the AutoCAD web app.(video: 1:49 min.)
Performance enhancements
Experience faster save and install times. Leverage multicore processors for smoother orbit, pan, and zoom operations.
Other features from previous releases –
AutoCAD on any device
View, edit, and create drawings in AutoCAD on virtually any device–desktop, web, or mobile.
Cloud storage connectivity
Access any DWG™ file in AutoCAD with Autodesk’s cloud, as well as with leading cloud storage providers.
Quick measure
Display all nearby measurements in a drawing simply by hovering your mouse. (video: 37 sec.)
Enhanced DWG compare
Compare two versions of a drawing without leaving your current window. (video 1:05 min.)
Purge redesign
Remove multiple unneeded objects at once with easy selection and object preview. (video: 1:11 min.)