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CorelCAD Changelog

What's new in CorelCAD 2021

Feb 7, 2021
  • New features:
  • Associative Patterns | Apply associativity in the Pattern command to duplicate objects and patterns along a path in the same perspective to quickly create larger, more complex graphics.
  • Drawing Compare Palette | Compare two CAD files and highlight tracked changes in various colors. Designers can see edits, show options to stakeholders, and define workflow changes.
  • Convert Dynamic Blocks to Custom Blocks | Save changes to dynamic block definitions by converting them to custom blocks, providing more control and editing abilities in your files.
  • Data Extraction Wizard | Use the Data Extraction Wizard to specify and/or block object attributes, extract information.
  • Enhanced features:
  • Tool improvements | Enjoy enhancements to the Offset, Extend, and Zoom tools.
  • Startup time | Get to your project faster with improved startup time.

New in CorelCAD 2020.5 (Jun 17, 2020)

  • CorelCAD 2020.5 Update includes the following improvements and enhancements.
  • Improved commands and features:
  • SPLINE command has a new option to select 2D polylines and convert them into splines.
  • The drawing scale factor can now be set in the View Tiles toolbar.
  • Fillet command now includes functionality to select objects by window selection.
  • The Gravel hatch pattern display of large coordinate values has been improved.
  • TRIM command has improved functionality to support operations in large (X, Y or Z) coordinate ranges.
  • SWEEP command now supports more shape types as sweeping path.
  • Display quality of drawings on Retina displays is improved.

New in CorelCAD 2020 (Jan 29, 2020)

  • ENHANCED! HATCH TOOL OPTIONS | Reshape non-associative hatches using grip points and Hatch Background Color with LineColor and BackGroundColor.
  • NEW! LASSO SELECTION | Select objects with specified entities within a closed freehand line and extend entities beyond the contour.
  • NEW! PREDEFINED LAYER GROUP FILTERS | You can now find the Reference filter, Viewport Overrides as well as Reference Overrides.
  • NEW! SAVE CURRENT WORKSPACE | Saves the current workspace configuration as a new workspace.
  • NEW! DIMENSION LINE EXTENSION | Dimension properties now include the Dimension line extension option.
  • NEW! RELOAD REFERENCES OPTION | Displays a balloon to indicate that an external reference drawing has changed and needs reloading.
  • ENHANCED! CONSTRAINT FEATURES | SetConstraintNameFormat specifies how to display the information in the dimensional constraints.
  • ENHANCED! 3D MODELING TOOLS | Make 3D modifications with OffsetEdges and ConvertEdges commands and rotate along sweep path.
  • NEW! LAYERS IN PDF FILES | This lets you create layers in the PDF file reflecting the drawing layers.
  • ENHANCED! CUSTOM BLOCKS | Enjoy new Custom Block enhancements like Save Block as DWG, Test mode, and Alignment.
  • ENHANCED TOOLS | ‘Field’, ‘Rotate’, ‘Copy’ and ‘Offset’ tools have all been updated for efficiency.

New in CorelCAD 2019.5 (Jun 27, 2019)

  • New CustomBlock commands:
  • CBWBlockAs: Saves the CustomBlock as a separate drawing file.
  • -EditBlock: Lets you open a specified Block in the Block Editor (command line version of the EditBlock command).
  • CBCycleOrder: Changes the grip points cycling order for a CustomBlock reference.
  • Enhanced Layers Manager palette:
  • Context menu with options for controlling the column size.
  • Isolate selected layers is available in the Layers Manager context menu in Preview mode.
  • Improved Layer Preview mode. Only transparent commands are allowed.
  • Comments palette enhancements:
  • Comment threads now display the Profile Name.
  • Objects comments now display the number of objects.
  • Print Preview is now available in the Quick Access toolbar.
  • Customization command has been enhanced with options to control the workspace behavior.
  • External References: A message is now displayed when updating an external reference file.
  • ChamferEdges and FilletEdges command let you specify multiple faces.
  • CCS (Custom Coordinate System) command enhancement: The Face option lets you align the CCS to a specified face of a 3D solid.
  • -DimStyle command enhancement: The Status option lets you display the current values of all dimension system variables in the command window.
  • EditCustomBlock command has been renamed to EditBlock.
  • Layer Properties Manager: Predefined filters for References and Viewport Overrides are now automatically created.
  • Hatch command: Improved behavior when generating hatches or fills with the same properties as a specified hatch object.
  • FIND command: The search string can contain parentheses.
  • Options dialog: Improved search feature now finds Model, Background, and Sheet options.
  • Print dialog: Printing to PDF now supports PDF output with drawing layers.
  • ExportPDF command: Improved print style table selection.
  • ExportSTL command: STL resolution is now factored into the tessellation and discretization.

New in CorelCAD 2019 (Apr 11, 2019)

  • NEW! Layer palette - Access layer controls easily without leaving the drawing UI.
  • NEW! MergeLayer feature - Leverage the new Layer palette to merge one or more layers to a destination layer.
  • NEW! Custom Blocks - Reduce drafting time with Custom Blocks; define rules and constraints that quickly change size, and appearance when inserting Blocks into a drawing.
  • NEW! STL file import - Import stereolithography files (*.stl) to insert contained 3D objects. Further modification is now possible on ready-made 3D design imports.
  • NEW! PolySolid 3D solid editing and modeling tools - Use PolySolid to draw 3D solid objects in the shape of polygonal walls. Apply ChamferEdges to bevel 3D solid objects, with Face and Loop options.
  • NEW! Selection highlighting - You can now choose colored highlighting; objects are highlighted when you hover the cursor over or when you have selected the highlighted item.
  • ENHANCED! 3D design and editing tools - Create 3D solid primitives and use Boolean operations to unite, intersect, and subtract bodies. Modify 3D solid objects or bounded areas by extrusion with new PushPull tools.
  • ENHANCED! Native .DWG file support - Open, edit, and save files with the latest AutoCAD .DWG file format, 2018 .DWG—ensuring swift collaboration between colleagues and business partners.

New in CorelCAD 2018.5.0.1 (Oct 19, 2018)

  • macOS Mojave (10.14) support

New in CorelCAD 2018.0 (Mar 26, 2018)

  • NEW! Subscription license:
  • Subscribe to CorelCAD for Mac through in-app-purchases. With subscription, CorelCAD software is always up-to-date and will always be supported and updated for the latest platforms, devices and technologies. You can use the software as long as your subscription is active.
  • Choose between a monthly subscription and an annual subscription option that offers additional cost savings.
  • ENHANCED! Native .DWG file support:
  • Open, edit and save files in .DWG format for easy collaboration with colleagues and suppliers. Increase project sharing with both internal teams and external suppliers using the latest version, AutoCAD R2018 .DWG file format, to ensure worry-free collaboration with business partners.
  • NEW! 3D solid editing and modeling tools:
  • Save invaluable design time with faster on-screen editing tools. The enhanced EntityGrips and Properties palette allow for 3D editing and provide intuitive manipulation capabilities in 3D.
  • NEW! Helix tool:
  • Increase the shaping possibilities using the new Helix tool to create 2D spirals and 3D helixes to provide any object with a three-dimensional shape in a single layer around a cylindrical shape, such as a spring or spiral staircase.
  • ENHANCED! Table support:
  • Use the new ExportTable command to export tables in a comma separated format (CSV), and import CSV files in Microsoft Excel or database applications. In tables, you can add formulas into cells plus insert, delete, merge or resize cells, rows and columns within existing tables.
  • NEW! MultiLeader tool:
  • Draw, edit and configure callouts with multiple leader lines. This handy tool also allows you to add and remove leader lines to and from the MultiLeaders to adjust and edit as your drawing changes.
  • NEW! Productivity enhancements:
  • Accelerate your workflow with the Copy command to quickly copy selected objects to the active layer instead of the source layer. Use the enhanced Paste command to copy content from the clipboard to the active layer instead of the source layer, or choose the Shift + Arrow keys to move selected entities with a specific increment.
  • NEW! Block Attribute Manager:
  • Use the Block support to edit the BlockAttribute properties and settings in Block (symbol) definitions. With a few keystrokes, you can change the order in which you are prompted for BlockAttribute values when you insert a Block, you can synchronize all instances of Blocks based on settings in the Block Attribute Manager, or delete BlockAttributes from Blocks.
  • ENHANCED! performance:
  • Gain the advantages from computer-aided design software that delivers the strength you need from a new version that has been optimized for the latest operating systems, including macOS High Sierra, and features intuitive updates to the user interface.

New in CorelCAD 2017.5 (Jul 22, 2017)

  • User Interface:
  • New dark user interface (UI) style
  • Productivity enhancements:
  • Functionality added to use @ prefix to specify relative angle values.
  • Quick Input box now supports surveyor units.
  • Undo and Redo now display a list of the recently used commands.
  • Keyboard shortcuts added to modify multiple layouts at the same time.
  • Performance and stability:
  • Loading of large script files improved (LoadScript command).
  • Tools:
  • Layer option added to the Hatch / Fill dialog to create new hatches and gradient fills on specific layer.
  • Improved Arc creation in custom coordinate systems.
  • Printing:
  • Improved Print Preview and output performance of specific drawings when printing to PDF.
  • Printing quality enhancements for objects on locked layers when printing using external PDF drivers.
  • General:
  • Improved display of 3D shaded views.
  • Offset command behavior enhanced for polylines.
  • Region command now has enhanced support for curved polyline segments.

New in CorelCAD 2017.0.1 (Feb 13, 2017)

  • Performance improvements.

New in CorelCAD 2017 (Oct 27, 2016)

  • NEW:
  • Hatch & Gradient Fill Trimming
  • Centerline construction tool
  • Tools for patterns along paths
  • Auto-Completion for commands
  • ChangeSpace command
  • SplitDimension tool
  • BlockAttribute editing and text formatting options
  • macOS Sierra support

New in CorelCAD 2016.5 (May 18, 2016)

  • The following areas feature performance and stability improvements:
  • Find command (to find and replace text in the drawing)
  • RollView command
  • Mac OS X version only:
  • Improved Multiple Document Interface (MDI) handling (UIMode)
  • Zoom/Pan operations in Layouts (specific to CorelCAD 2016 licensed through Apple Mac App Store)
  • Tools:
  • GetMassProperties command: Improved functionality for Regions
  • Enhanced Views command/ dialog: Model views can now be accessed in layout sheets and vice versa (views defined as Sheet views are accessible in Model space)
  • InsertBlock command: Scaling factor of inserted block improved
  • Printing:
  • Printing of drawings with referenced TIFF images improved
  • Enhanced Print preview quality for complex drawings
  • BatchPrint dialog now supports Drag&Drop operations to change the order of Sheets for batch printing
  • General / Miscellaneous:
  • System variables THUMBSIZE (File thumbnail size) and SDI (Single Document Interface mode) controls are now available in the Options dialog box
  • Help topics for reference path options and German command alias list added
  • Clipping of referenced images improved

New in CorelCAD 2016.0.1 (Feb 17, 2016)

  • Performance and stability improvements related to display, Quick Input tool and hatch fill dialogs on Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)

New in CorelCAD 2016 1.0 (Oct 26, 2015)

  • NEW! Quick Input tools
  • NEW! Head-up display toolbar
  • NEW! Layer States Manager
  • NEW! Multiline Block Attributes
  • NEW! Annotative Scaling
  • NEW! Dimension Offset Distances
  • Mac OS X 10.11 compatible
  • NEW! CorelCAD Mobile for Android Tablets

New in CorelCAD 2015.5 (May 28, 2015)

  • Drawing Constraints functionality is now available in CorelCAD 2015.5 on Mac OS X
  • Performance and stability improvements related to display, (text) editing, print functionality.

New in CorelCAD 2015 Build 15.0.1.22 (Oct 25, 2014)

  • NEW 2D Editing Tools:
  • Maintains the attribute values while exploding blocks to editable shapes with the ExplodeBlockX, the DiscardDuplicates tool simplifies geometry, and the interactive trim path precisely trims curves and corners on screen.
  • NEW Pop-Up Dimension Palette:
  • Displays dimension text formatting and property settings on screen for quick editing and easier control of frequently-used settings.
  • ENHANCED In-Place Text and Table Editing:
  • Creates or modifies existing text with the ability to quickly stack text and paste formatted text from Microsoft Word within a project. Inserts, deletes, merges or resizes cells, rows and columns within existing tables to quickly include important text or instructions into any drawing.
  • ENHANCED Windows Ribbon User Interface (UI):
  • Enhances productivity and allows users to easily transition from other CAD programs with customizable Windows ribbon UI workspaces.

New in CorelCAD 2013.5.1 (Jun 11, 2013)

  • R2013 DWG file save issue fixed

New in CorelCAD 2013.5 (May 21, 2013)

  • The new version includes key fixes plus new and enhanced features were added to the following areas of the application:
  • NEW! 64-bit application support
  • DWG 2013 file format support (native file Open & Save)
  • 3D editing tools
  • ENHANCED! PDF export
  • Data field display settings in annotations (SetFieldDisplay command)
  • NEW! Convert text to curves (ExplodeText command)
  • Custom drawing scales (EditScaleList command)
  • Creation of slide libraries for drawing view slide display (MakeSlideLibrary command)

New in CorelCAD 2013 (Dec 28, 2012)

  • NEW! AutoCAD 2013 DWG support:
  • CorelCAD 2013 now reads the new .DWG file format of AutoCAD 2013, enabling full compatibility when working with customers and partners who use this software.
  • NEW! More OS support:
  • Mac OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
  • Improved performance and application speed:
  • An improved memory use will expedite the loading process for larger drawings, reducing the loading time by up to 40%.
  • NEW! Align viewport tool:
  • With the new functionality within the Viewport command, it’s now easier than ever to arrange the elements of your drawings and gain better, more accurate alignment in sheets.
  • NEW! Revision cloud tool:
  • Make the review and revision process simpler and more efficient by using the Cloud command to create revision clouds. Revision clouds are used in CAD drawings to highlight areas that require or contain revisions.
  • NEW! In-place TEXT editing:
  • CorelCAD now enables text editing right on the screen instead of using a separate dialog for editing text in CAD drawings.
  • NEW! ExplodeX command:
  • The ExplodeX command will convert Ellipses and Splines into Polylines.

New in CorelCAD 12.4.56 (Aug 7, 2012)

  • Bug Fixes