AutoCAD 2014 News, Features, Resources, Commands, Tips&Tricks

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AutoCAD 2014The newest release of AutoCAD, codenamed "Keystone" was released March 26, 2013.

This is the 28th version of AutoCAD.

Previous AutoCAD version AutoCAD 2013.

New and/or enhanced functionsStill missing. Wish list for the next time.Existing bugsRemovedTips & TricksReadme and FAQUpdates & Service PacksCascading Sequences for Autodesk 2014 ProductsLinksNew and Updated CommandsRemoved or Obsolete Command and System VariablesNew and Updated System VariablesAutoCAD 2014 training videoJTB World's software compatible with AutoCAD 2014

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you can now export 3D models viaDownload for…

Folders and files cannot be savedwhen Autodesk 360 is not runningThis error can happen in AutoCAD2014 and verticals. When you runSave As in an existing drawing, the…

Autodesk University 2013 websitenewsThis year AU has a new logo and anew website. The search for Classeson Demand is updated…

DimensionPatrol 1.2 for AutoCADreleasedDimensionPatrol 1.2 by JTB Worldhas been released on AutodeskExchange Apps. Dimension Patrolhighlights dimensions in drawingsfor…

Spiro 1.1.1 for AutoCAD releasedSpiro 1.1.1 has been released onAutodesk Exchange Apps and is freeto download and use. The Spirofreeware…

Autodesk RSS feeds will be shutdownNOTICE: Autodesk RSS feeds will beshut down on August 28, 2013. Iguess this will affect some or…

TransTips 1.2 for AutoCADreleasedTransTips 1.2 has been released onAutodesk Exchange Apps. TransTipsplug-in can be used to translate thecontents of…

Autodesk 360 desktop companionUpdate 2Autodesk 360 desktop companionUpdate 2 can be downloaded here.This update applies to Autodesk 360desktop companion if…

AutoCAD DGN Hotfix for DGNlinetypes in drawingsAbout a month ago I posted How topurge DGN linetypes in DWGs but Ifound an issue resulting…

OffsetInXref 1.2 for AutoCADreleasedOffsetInXref 1.2 has been releasedon Autodesk Exchange Apps. If youwant better OFFSET functionality inAutoCAD, OffsetInXref plugin…

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File format

The DWG file format is the same as in AutoCAD 2013: "AutoCAD 2013 Drawing". TheDXF file format is also the same.

Command Line Enhancements

The command line has been enhanced to provide smarter, more efficient access tocommands and system variables. And, you can use the command line to find othercontent such as hatch patterns, visual styles, and internet help.

AutoCorrectIf you mistype a command, instead responding with “Unknown command”, AutoCADautocorrects to the most relevant and valid AutoCAD command. For example, if youaccidently type TABEL, the TABLE command is automatically launched.

To customize the AutoCorrect List click Manage tab > Customization panel > Edit Alias(flyout) > Edit AutoCorrect List.The autoCorrectUserDB.pgp file will be opened. The syntax is as follow:INCORRECT, *CORRECTFor example, if you consistently mistype BLOCK as BOLCK, enterBOLCK, *BLOCK

AutoCompleteAutoComplete command entry is enhanced to support mid‐string search. For example,if you type SETTING on the Command line, the suggestion list displays commandscontaining the word SETTING anywhere within it, not just at the beginning.



Adaptive SuggestionsCommands in the suggestion list are initially displayed in the order of their usagebased on general customer data. As you continue to use AutoCAD, the order ofcommands in the suggestion list will adapt to your own usage habits. The commandusage data is stored in the profile and adapts to each user.

%appdata%\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2014\R19.1\enu\Support\AcCommandWeight.xml

Synonym SuggestionsThe Command line has a built in synonym list. Enter a word at the command line andit will return a command if a match is found in the synonym list. For example, if youenter Symbol, AutoCAD finds the INSERT command so you can insert a block. Or if youenter Round, AutoCAD finds the FILLET command so you can add a fillet to a corner.

You can add your own words to the AutoCorrect and Synonym lists using the EditAliases tool from the Manage ribbon tab.

In the acadSynonymsGlobalDB.pgp file, enter the words in the following format:SYNONYM, *COMMANDFor example, if want you BLOCK to be displayed in the suggestion list when you enterSYMBOL, enterSYMBOL, *BLOCK

Internet SearchYou can quickly search for more information on a command or system variable in thesuggestion list. Move the cursor over the command or system variable in the list andchoose the Help or Internet icons to search for relevant information. The termAutoCAD is automatically prepended to the current term for searching the internet.

ContentYou can use the command line to access layers, blocks, hatch patterns/gradients, textstyles, dimension styles and visual styles. For example, if you enter Door at thecommand line and the current drawing has a block definition with the name Door,you can see a preview of it and quickly insert it right from the suggestion list.



Here is what it look like for Hatch patterns.

CategoriesTo make the suggestion list easier to navigate, system variables and other contentare organized into expandable categories. You can expand a category to see theresults or press the Tab key to cycle through each category.

Input SettingsYou can customize the behavior of the command line using controls in the InputSettings menu when you right‐click on the command line. In addition to the previousoptions to enable AutoComplete and search for system variables, you can enableAutoCorrect, Search Content and Mid‐string Search. All of these options are turned onby default.

Another right‐click option provides access to the new Input Search Options dialog box.



Dynamic input also supports AutoCorrect, mid‐string search, AutoComplete, SynonymSuggestions and adaptive suggestions.

Binary Security

AutoCAD 2014 provides new controls to enhance software security and help preventloading and running of unauthorized or malicious AutoLISP and VBA applications.The Files tab of the Options dialog box includes Trusted File Search Path. You canalso access these controls using the new TRUSTEDPATHS and TRUSTEDDOMAINS systemvariables.

A security control on the System tab of the Options dialog box provides access to newExecutable File Settings.



You can allow executable files to be loaded from all search paths or only from thetrusted locations specified on the Files tab. And, you can choose to display a warningbefore loading executable files outside the trusted locations.

When Trusted Locations or TRUSTEDPATHS includes a folder that ends with \...(backslash and three dots), all of its subfolders are also trusted.

File Loading - Security Concern

An executable file was found outside of the specified trusted locations. What do youwant to do? Make sure this file comes from a trusted source and does not containmalicious code.

These options are applied to the new SECURELOAD system variable.Similar have been added to the Deployment Wizard enabling you to apply Secureloadfunctionality to network deployments.

File Tabs

Drawing tabs have been added and is a fast and visual way to switch between opendrawings or to create new ones. You can turn the file tabs bar on or off using the FileTabs control on the View ribbon tab.

When File Tabs are turned on, a tab for each open drawing is displayed at the top ofthe drawing area. File tabs are displayed in the order they were opened. You candrag and drop tabs to change their order. If there is not enough room for all the filetabs to display across the area, an overflow menu at the right end of the file tabs barprovides access to the additional files.

A lock icon on a tab indicates that the file is open as read‐only and an asteriskindicates if the file has been modified since its last save.



When you pass the cursor over a file tab, preview images of the model and layoutsare displayed. If you pass the cursor over one of the preview images, thecorresponding model or layout is temporarily displayed in the drawing area and Plotand Publish tools are accessible from the preview image.

The right‐click menu for file tabs enables you to create, open, save and close filesincluding the ability to close all open files except the one on which you right‐clicked.You can also copy the full file path to the clipboard or open the file location inWindows Explorer.

A Plus (+) icon to the right of the drawing tabs, enables you to easily create newdrawings, automatically adding their tabs as they’re created.

FILETAB command displays the File tabs at the top of the drawing area.

FILETABCLOSE command hides the File tabs at the top of the drawing area.

Display File Tabs is available in Options > Display.



Autodesk 360

In AutoCAD 2014 the Online ribbon tab is renamed to Autodesk 360. It includes a newOpen Folder tool for easy access to the Autodesk 360 folder on your local machineand the new Design Feed enables you to enter posts and images for a drawing thatcan be shared online.

This is what it look like if the Autodesk 360 desktop companion is not installed andthe commands are unavailable.

ONLINEOPENFOLDER command opens your local Autodesk 360 folder in WindowsExplorer.

Design Feed

Design Feed, accessible from the Autodesk 360 ribbon tab, displays a palette in whichyou can enter text messages and attach images to be shared online with colleagues,clients, and consultants through Autodesk 360.

Posts appear with related drawings on the desktop, on the web, and across mobiledevices. Turn on Design Feed from the Autodesk 360 ribbon tab.



AutoCAD 2014 Design Feed

You can associate your message with a location or area within the drawing. In theexample below, the first post was associated with an area and indicated with adesign feed bubble. The settings button on the Design Feed palette lets you controlthe display of the bubbles.

You can tag colleagues, clients, and consultants to notify them of your post;notifications will be sent to them by email and will also appear within AutoCAD.After you finish creating a post, it is saved to your Autodesk 360 account with thedrawing, along with any images that you attached. Using Autodesk 360, the peoplethat you have authorized can view the drawing and its associated posts, and thepeople that you have tagged can post replies. When the questions in a post and itsreplies are no longer active, you can resolve the thread to hide it in the Design Feedpalette.

DESIGNFEEDCLOSE command closes the Design Feed palette.

DESIGNFEEDOPEN command opens the Design Feed palette.

Geolocation



Support for Geographic locations has been significantly enhanced. It includes thesame Coordinate System Library as AutoCAD Map 3D and new Autodesk Live Maps.There are many benefits to defining a location in your drawing. When you importgeolocated data into a geolocated drawing, AutoCAD transforms the data based onthe drawing's geographic location. You can see your design within the context of itslocation and if you render the model, it will have the correct sun angle. If you exportthe drawing to a mapping service like Google Earth, it will automatically display atthe correct location. When you insert geo‐referenced images or blocks into your geo‐referenced drawing, they are automatically placed in the correct location and at thecorrect scale. For example, imagine large projects that have multiple designersworking separately on the same design, such as a housing project. If each designeruses the same coordinate system, all the drawings will insert at their appropriatelocations when combined into a single file. You can mark specific point of interest inyour drawings knowing that those points correspond to logical geographic locations.And, if you have a GPS device enabled on your computer, you can see your currentposition in the drawing and you can even mark positions as you walk around. Forexample, landscape architects can visit the site and take notes of the surroundingsby marking them on the drawing. You can set a geographic location in your drawingusing the Set Location tool on the Insert ribbon tab. Choose to set the location usingAutodesk Maps Service or by selecting a KML or KMZ file.

Autodesk Maps Service is automatically available from AutoCAD 2014 when you aresigned into your Autodesk 360 account.

When specifying a geographic location from a map, you can search for an address orlatitude and longitude. If multiple results are found, you can click on each one in theresults list to view the corresponding map and you can display the map as road oraerial data.

When you find the correct location, you can drop a marker to select it. A pin isplaced on the map and corresponding latitude, longitude, and time zone areautomatically applied. You can move the pin or modify the location properties asneeded. An icon to the right of the elevation unlocks the latitude and longitude formanual editing.

Collapse the Results panel to maximize the map and easily change between Road andAerial displays.

AutoCAD assigns World‐Mercator as the default coordinate system or you can choosefrom a library of coordinate systems. The coordinate system defines the scale of themap.

The current drawing unit is automatically displayed in the Geographic Location dialogbox or you can choose from a list of standard units. The inserted map is automaticallyscaled appropriately for the specified drawing units.

When a map is applied to a drawing it is always displayed below drawing geometry.Whether apply a geographic location using a map or by selecting a KML/KMZ file, the



geolocation marker is displayed in the drawing at a point you specify and a newGeolocation tab is added to the ribbon.

The Geolocation ribbon tab includes tools for modifying the geolocation and mapdisplay. You can specify a different location using the Autodesk Map Service or byselecting a KML or KMZ file. Pick a new location and north direction to reorient thegeo‐marker. Or, completely remove the location data and assigned coordinate systemfrom the drawing.

Easily switch between aerial and road map or turn off the map display while stillmaintaining the geographic location and coordinate system data.If you are working on a GPS –enabled laptop, you can use the Locate Me tool toidentify your current location in the map.

You can mark positions in the drawing by entering lat‐long data, using your currentlocation (for GPS enabled devices), or by picking points. For each position, you canenter text to describe the position. The new GEOMARKPOSITIONSIZE systemvariable controls the initial size of the marker. You can modify the size, contents,and other properties of selected position markers using the Properties palette.

Position Marker is a new object type. When listed it shows as POSITIONMARKER.Internal name seen for example with AutoLISP is AcDbGeoPositionMarker.(0 . "POSITIONMARKER") ... (100 . "AcDbGeoPositionMarker")

Reality Capture

Reality Capture enables you to take a 3D laser scan of an object, topography, abuilding or even an entire town and attach it to an AutoCAD drawing as point clouddata. You can then use it as a real‐world reference for your design work. This pointcloud data is stored as thousands, even millions, of points in 3D space.

Autodesk ReCap is a separate application which enables you to create a point cloudproject file (RCP) that references multiple indexed scan files (RCS). It is installed withAutoCAD 2014, by default and you can launch it from the Window’s Start menu orfrom the Autodesk ReCap desktop icon.



You can use Autodesk ReCap to convert scan file data to a point cloud format thatcan be viewed and edited in other products. Autodesk ReCap processes massivedatasets enabling you to aggregate scan files and clean, section, spatially sort,compress, measure, and visualize them. The resulting high‐speed formats can then beused by AutoCAD and other Autodesk applications including Revit and AutodeskInventor.To use Autodesk ReCap, you must log into your Autodesk 360 account. In AutodeskReCap, you can create a new project by selecting the scan files to import.It supports scan data files from many popular formats including Faro, Leica, andLidar just to name a few.

After selecting scan files to import, you can adjust import settings that affect thesize and appearance of the point cloud. The imported files are displayed on theproject screen where you can use a variety of tools to work with scan files.

The Home tile menu provides access to a variety of project‐related activities. Youcan save the current project as a Point Cloud Project file (RCP) or export it to a PointCloud Scan file (RCS) both of which can be attached to AutoCAD drawings. You canimport additional scan files into the current project or open a different project. APreferences tool enables you to modify project settings and the Help tool providesdetailed information about working with Autodesk ReCap.

The Display Tools tile menu provides tools for analyzing the point cloud, changing itsappearance, modifying the display of components in the work area, and specifyinglighting options.

The Limit Box tile menu provides tools for working with limit boxes to definedifferent volumes within the scene.

The Project Navigator tile menu provides one‐stop access to scan regions andindividual scan files. The Project Navigator can remain attached to the Project tilemenu so that it opens only when you hover over it or work within it. If you want tokeep it open as you work, detach it from the tile menu and move it to a location onor off the program work area.After producing point cloud files Autodesk ReCap, or if you’ve received files fromsomeone else, you can attach them to your AutoCAD drawings.

Point Cloud

Point cloud functionality is enhanced in AutoCAD 2014 to support inserting of PointCloud Project (RCP) and Scan (RCS) files produced by Autodesk ReCap in addition tothe previously supported PCG and ISD formats.You can select point cloud files using the Attach tool from the Point Cloud panel ofthe Insert ribbon tab.After a point cloud is attached, the contextual tab that is displayed when the pointcloud is selected is enhanced to make it easier to work with point clouds. You cannow change the stylization (colorization) of point clouds to colorize the point cloudbased on the scan colors (colors captured by the scanner), object color (colorassigned to object), Normal (colorize based on the normal direction of point) orIntensity (reflectivity value of points). If normal or intensity data was not capturedwith the scan, those stylizations are disabled. In addition, more clipping tools aredisplayed on the ribbon to make it easier to clip the point cloud.



AutoUpdate is turned off by default, preventing the point clouds from automaticallyupdating every time the view is changed and improving performance when workingwith large point clouds. You can use the refresh button to manually update the pointclouds.

Windows 8 touchenabled device

AutoCAD 2014 supports Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8. If you are using aWindows 8 touchenabled device, you can benefit from smoother pan and zoomperformance. A new control on the System tab of the Options dialog box displays atouch mode ribbon panel when a touch screen device is detected.

The Touch ribbon panel enables you cancel the current command and returns you tothe Select/Command prompt.

Exchange Apps

A default installation of AutoCAD 2014 adds several valuable apps from AutodeskExchange including the Featured Apps ribbon tab, the Exchange App Manager and theImport SKP tool that imports a sketchup file into the current drawing as a blockreference.

The Feature Apps ribbon tab provides easy access to the Exchange site where you canbrowse and download AutoCAD apps; some for free and some for purchase. It alsoincludes a selection of featured apps that you can select and download directly fromthe Featured Apps tab without browsing through the entire Exchange site.The Exchange App Manager and the Import SKP File tools are accessible from thePlug‐ins ribbon tab.Use the Exchange Apps Manager to easily view and update installed apps. Double‐click on an app or choose Help from the right‐click menu to learn more about it. Justas easily uninstall or rate the app using the right‐click menu options.



Xref Manager

The display of linetypes and layers from externally referenced drawings is enhancedin AutoCAD 2014. Xref linetypes are not displayed in the linetype list of the ribbon orProperties palette. Xref layers are still displayed in the ribbon so you can controltheir visibility but they are not displayed in the Properties palette.

You can easily change the attachment type for an xref between Attach and Overlayby double‐clicking in the Type column.

A new option in the right‐click menu enables you to change the xref type for multipleselected xrefs at the same time.

The External References palette includes new tools to easily change the path ofselected xrefs between Absolute and Relative. You can also remove the pathcompletely.

The –XREF command includes a new PATHTYPE option enabling you to automate thesepath changes through scripting.

Arc Creation



Easily draw an arc in either direction using by pressing the Ctrl key to switchdirections as you draw.

FILLET and CHAMFER of Polylines

Now the commands fillets or chamfers the first and last segments of an open polylineto create a closed polyline.

Sheet Sets

When creating a new sheet in a sheet set the CreateDate field stored in theassociated template (.dwt) displays the creation date of the new sheet rather thanthe creation date of the template file.

Plot Styles

The CONVERTPSTYLES command enables you to convert the current drawing to eithernamed or colordependent plot styles. In AutoCAD 2014 it is enhanced to support stylenames with spaces.

Layer Manager

The number of layers displayed on the ribbon has been increased.

Layers are now displayed using natural ordered sort. For example, the following layernames 1, 4, 25, 6, 21, 2, 10 are sorted as 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 21, 25 instead of 1, 10, 2, 25,21, 4, 6.

A new Merge option "Merge selected layer(s) to ..." in the Layer Manager enables youto select one or more layers from the layer list and merge the objects from thoselayers onto a different layer. The original layers are automatically purged from thedrawing.

Materials Browser

There are some enhancement in the Materials Browser.1. List of materials: each material has it’s own background stripe.2. Added filtering of displayed materials from a bar.3. New, more meaningful icon for managing libraries.4. It is possible to show/hide library panel.5. Added icon to show/hide library tree on the bar/command removed from dropdown list.6. New interface of material tree.7. Added sorting by category to drop down list in Document Materials.

Dimensions

The new DIMCONTINUEMODE system variable provides you with more control whencreating continued and baseline dimensions. When DIMCONTINUEMODE is set to 0, theDIMCONTINUE and DIMBASELINE commands create dimensions based on the currentdimension style. When set to 1, they apply the dimension style of the selecteddimension.

Text

Single line text is enhanced to maintain the last justification setting until it’schanged.

Adds Left to the Justification prompt options in the TEXT command.

TEXTJUSTIFY (System Variable) displays the default justification used by the TEXTcommand to create single-line text. Initial value: Left. This setting is changed by theJustify option of the TEXT command.

Annotation scale in the Select Annotation Scale dialog box is set only with a drop-down list (no direct entry).



Attributes

The default behavior for inserting blocks with attributes displays the dialog box.ATTDIA is set to 1.

Hatch

The Hatch tool on the ribbon maintains the previous method for selecting objects tohatch: Pick internal point or Select objects. The Undo option is added to thecommand line.

HPPICKMODE (System Variable) indicates whether the default method for identifyinghatch areas is clicking enclosed locations or selecting boundary objects.

Raster Images

The display of and performance with raster images seems to have been improvedwhen working with large image files.

Hardware Acceleration

The Hardware Acceleration icon has been updated.

The check engine light enhancements are a stronger suggestion to keep the video cardfiles up-to-date on your computer. If you are up-to-date you will not notice it.If you are not updated, you will see an orange icon on the tray (stands out) toindicate no video acceleration is being used and you will get a dialog explaining howto get the newest drivers and why they are important or that no video card is beingused at all.

Loading of JavaScript

WEBLOAD command loads a JavaScript file from a URL, and then executes theJavaScript code contained in the file.

If you try to load a JavaScript file from an untrusted server, one that is not specifiedin the TRUSTEDDOMAINS system variable, a security warning will display.

Help

AutoCAD Help system enhancements:Improved access to online Help, particularly when using proxy servers.New search filters enable you to narrow your search results based on the type ofuser. For example, if you choose User, you can filter on commands and systemvariables. If you choose Developer, your filters include AutoLISP®, ActiveX, DXFTM,and .Net. The Administrator option includes Installing, Migrating, Customizing, andAdministrating. You can choose All Content to filter on any combination of content.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to AutoCAD Basics is included in the Resources section and hasbeen updated for AutoCAD 2014. The image is now also clickable to quickly navigateto the main sections.

Deployment/setup

When you download AutoCAD 2014 and run the exe you will find the new AutodeskSelf Extract. Too bad that the window cannot be moved and the path cannot beedited in the text box and the exe file cannot be unzipped using for example 7-Ziplike it used to for AutoCAD 2013.

Here is what the setup look like.



NEW: Deployment path length validation. Deployments created on Windows canexceed the maximum path length for the operating system, especially if they arenested deeply within a directory structure. To reduce the chances of exceeding thislimit, Autodesk shortened many of the deployment directory names, andimplemented a path length check that alerts the user if a path is too long, and byhow many characters.

NEW: Combined 32- and 64-bit deployments. For networks that include both 32- and64-bit computers, network administrators can create a combined deployment thatwill determine the computer type and automatically install the matching productversions. You must first create separate 32- and 64-bit deployments before you createthe combined deployment. In the deployment Tools folder, double-click theCombineDeploy.exe tool.

NEW: Scripted uninstall file. Each deployment now includes a batch file that you canuse to automatically uninstall all or part of a deployment. The batch file acad2014_Uninstall is found in the SMS_SCCM scripts folder of the deployment.

NEW: Including additional software in deployments. When you select the Autodeskproducts to include in a deployment, you can also include third-party products, add-ins from the App Store, language packs, and other .MSI or .EXE packages.

Include additional software.



Combined 32- and 64-bit deployments. For networks that include both 32- and 64-bitcomputers, network administrators can create a combined deployment that willdetermine the computer type and automatically install the matching productversions.

Sub-Components

Exchange App ManagerExchange Featured Apps plug-in

Executable File settings

Choose the methods to load executable files:

Load from all locations without displaying a warningLoad from Trusted locations, displaying a warning for other locationsLoad from Trusted locations only

Choose the method to load acad.lsp:

Load acad.lsp once at the start of the sessionLoad acad.lsp when opening each drawing

Search Paths and File Locations

Trusted LocationsTrusted Domain Locations

When creating a deployment don't browse for search paths if multiple ones are addedas they are not saved as they should. Copy and paste the paths from WindowsExplorer instead.



And the installation is in progress.

Autodesk 360

The feature Autodesk 360 for AutoCAD that can be optionally installed or not is onlyaffecting the Ribbon tab Autodesk 360 within AutoCAD and not the actual Autodesk360 installer. Out-of-the-box Autodesk 360 is always installed.

After installing AutoCAD 2014 you can manually uninstall Autodesk 360.

But the setup.ini file or the deplayment ini file can be edited to avoid havingAutodesk 360 installed when running the setup or deployment.



Change the below line:POSTREQUISITE=ACAD_PSPACK;ADSYNC;ACADSKETCHUPIMPORTtoPOSTREQUISITE=ACAD_PSPACK;ACADSKETCHUPIMPORT

Windows 8 and the .NET 3.5 Requirement

Some Autodesk products require Microsoft DirectX, which, in turn, requires theMicrosoft .NET Framework. But Windows 8 has enforced restrictions on installing .NET3.5 and earlier versions from local media. Therefore, Autodesk products requireInternet access so that Windows updates can install or enable the .NET Framework.

If the Autodesk installer is unable to install .NET 3.5 or an earlier version on Windows8, the following message appears:

An Internet connection is required to install a Windows component. Please connectand re-launch the installer.

The .NET installation is prevented by any of the following conditions:

An Internet connection is not available during installation.The computer is configured to use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)instead of Windows Update.The Windows 8 update for Microsoft Security Advisory ( 2749655) is notinstalled.

If any of these conditions cannot be resolved, then the System Administrator or usermust manually enable .NET 3.5 on each Windows 8 computer before running theAutodesk installer. For more information and procedures, see the following MSDNarticle.

Autodesk Uninstall Tool

To uninstall several products or an entire suite, it is recommended that you use theAutodesk Uninstall Tool, which you can launch from the list of products on yourcomputer.

Access to the list varies by version of Windows:•Windows 7 or XP: Click Start menu > All Programs.•Windows 8: Right-click Start screen > All Apps.

In the tool window, select the products to be uninstalled. If uninstalling one of yourselected products would prevent another product from operating correctly, you willsee a warning message about also uninstalling the related products. The Uninstall Tooldoes not uninstall service packs or locally installed Help files.

API and more for Programmers

Use either Visual Studio 2010 or 2012 for ObjectARX and .NET development.

The following new or changed features are now exposed through the API:

Connected Desktop - Design FeedGeolocationPoint Cloud

ObjectARX applications should target the VC100 compiler installed with VS2010 usingthe Platform Toolset feature.

.NET applications should target Framework 4.0.

The following outlines what needs to be done to use custom programs developed foran AutoCAD-based product released prior to AutoCAD 2014:

Scripts and Action Macros – No changes should be needed, unless the script oraction macro uses a command or system variable that has been deprecated orchanged in the product.



AutoLISP – No changes should be needed, unless it uses a command or systemvariable that has been deprecated or changed in the product.

.NET – Programs developed for AutoCAD 2013-based products do not need to beupdated unless you want to take advantage of the latest changes to the API.Programs developed for AutoCAD 2012-based products and earlier need to berecompiled.

ObjectARX – Programs developed for AutoCAD 2013-based products do not needto be updated unless you want to take advantage of the latest changes to theAPI. Programs developed for AutoCAD 2012-based products and earlier need tobe recompiled.

Important Starting with AutoCAD 2014-based products, custom applications mustwork under secure mode; when the SECURELOAD system variable is set to 1 or 2.When operating under secure mode, the product is restricted to loading andexecuting files that contain code from trusted locations; trusted locations arespecified by the TRUSTEDPATHS system variable. For more information, see AboutProtecting Against Malicious Code.

Assume the TRUSTEDPATH your app is installed to is read only when a CAD operator isusing your app. Don’t try to save files (such as config files or temporary files) to thesame folder as your app.

The acad.exe command line switch /safemode prevents all executable files fromloading and executing in the current session. This switch is useful for stopping andlocating malicious executable code.Note! The Express Tools and some AutoCAD command tools are also prevented fromfunctioning, so this switch should be used only in emergency situations.

Minor version number incremented to R19.1

CLAYOUT system variable sets the current layout. The value for CLAYOUT consists oftwo parts: the layout name and the handle. For exampleEnter new value for CLAYOUT <"Model*22">:In this case, Model is the name of the layout and 22 is the handle (the * is aseparator). You can switch to this tab either by entering Model or *22. The handle isexposed as a convenience for developers.

ATTDIA system variable updated. Default value changed from 0 (off) to 1 (on).

See more new and updated system variables.

You can use the product ProgID to create a new instance of the AutoCAD application("AutoCAD.Application"), and specify the major and minor number of the release torestrict your application to a specific release or all the releases that are binarycompatible with each other.

For example,

CreateObject("AutoCAD.Application.19") attempts to create a new instanceof AutoCAD 2013 or AutoCAD 2014. The last used release of the product iswhat the new instance is based on.CreateObject("AutoCAD.Application.19.1") attempts to create a new instanceof AutoCAD 2014 only even if another release of the product is installed.

JavaScript API

Load JavaScript-enabled HTML into a palette or dialog. Use acjsDefun() to exposeyour own arx functions and Editor.DefunJS() in .NET.Functions receive JSON string as parameter.

Geolocation API

Basic level API for the GeoLocation feature. Create/Modify geo-referenced AutoCADdrawing. Use class AcDbGeoData in ObjectARX. Use class GeoLocationData inAutoCAD.NET.

VBA

The VBA enabler is now true 64bit. The performance problems, with previous releasesof 64bit AutoCAD when using VBA, should be now be gone.

32bit VB6 controls will fail on 64bit.

XP 64-bit does not support VBA.

VBA 7.1 is the version of VBA.



Available as a separate download.

The ActiveX/VBA document has also been updated as well and can be found installedon your local drive at:

%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\acad_aag.chm - Developer'sGuide%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\acadauto.chm - ReferenceGuide

AutoLISP

findtrustedfile is a new function - Searches the AutoCAD trusted file paths for thespecified file. Syntax: (findtrustedfile filename)

The findtrustedfile function makes no assumption about the file type or extension offilename.Argument is filename - Name of the file to be searched for.Return ValuesA string containing the fully qualified file name; otherwise nil, if the specified file isnot found.ExamplesIf the trusted locations and support search file paths contains C:\myapps, and abc.lspis contained in the path, the function retrieves the path name:Command: (findtrustedfile "abc.lsp")"C:\\myapps\\abc.lsp"If the folder in which abc.lsp is not present in both the trusted locations and supportsearch file paths, findtrustedfile returns nil.Command: (findtrustedfile "abc.lsp")nil

showHTMLModalWindow is a new function - Displays a modal window with a HTMLdocument; use in conjunction with the new JavaScript API.

findfile has been updated - Searches the AutoCAD support and trusted file paths.Function was updated to search the new trusted applications paths.

The AutoCAD ActiveX library has been updated to remove methods and propertiesthat were originally defined for 64-bit support.

The following outlines the additions and changes made to the ActiveX API in AutoCAD2014 and AutoCAD 2014-based products.

EnumsNo changes

ClassesIAcadApplication HWND32 - Property (Obsolete; use HWND)IAcadDatabase ObjectIDToObject32 - Method (Obsolete; use ObjectIDToObject)IAcadDocument ObjectIDToObject32 - Method (Obsolete; use ObjectIDToObject) HWND32 - Property (Obsolete; use HWND)IAcadIDPair Key32 - Property (Obsolete; use Key) Value32 - Property (Obsolete; use Value)IAcadMLeader GetBlockAttributeValue32 - Method (Obsolete; use GetBlockAttributeValue) SetBlockAttributeValue32 - Method (Obsolete; use SetBlockAttributeValue)IAcadObject ObjectID32 - Property (Obsolete; use ObjectID) OwnerID32 - Property (Obsolete; use OwnerID)IAcadPViewport LabelBlockId32 - Property (Obsolete; use OwnerID)IAcadTable GetBlockAttributeValue232 - Method (Obsolete; use GetBlockAttributeValue2) GetBlockAttributeValue32 - Method (Obsolete; use GetBlockAttributeValue) GetBlockTableRecordId232 - Method (Obsolete; use GetBlockTableRecordId2) GetBlockTableRecordId32 - Method (Obsolete; use GetBlockTableRecordId) GetFieldId232 - Method (Obsolete; use GetFieldId2) GetFieldId32 - Method (Obsolete; use GetFieldId) GetGridLinetype32 - Method (Obsolete; use GetGridLinetype) SetBlockAttributeValue232 - Method (Obsolete; use SetBlockAttributeValue2) SetBlockAttributeValue32 - Method



(Obsolete; use SetBlockAttributeValue) SetBlockTableRecordId232 - Method (Obsolete; use SetBlockTableRecordId2) SetBlockTableRecordId32 - Method (Obsolete; use SetBlockTableRecordId) SetFieldId232 - Method (Obsolete; use SetFieldId2) SetFieldId32 - Method (Obsolete; use SetFieldId) SetGridLinetype32 - Method (Obsolete; use SetGridLinetype)IAcadTableStyle GetTextStyleId32 - Method (Obsolete; use GetTextStyleId) SetTemplateId32 - Method (Obsolete; use SetTemplateId) SetTextStyleId32 - Method (Obsolete; use SetTextStyleId) TemplateId32 - Property (Obsolete; use TemplateId)IAcadUtility GetSubEntity32 - Method (Obsolete; use GetSubEntity) ObjectId32ToObjectIdString - Method (Obsolete; use ObjectIdToObjectIdString)IAcadView LayoutID32 - Property (Obsolete; use LayoutID)

What's New in .NET ObjectARX for AutoCAD 2014.

Application.ShowModalWindow Method(IntPtr, Uri)

Use this function to launch a modaldialog with the specified URI. Thewindow hosts a browser window whichdisplays the html page.

Application.ShowModalWindow Method(IntPtr, Uri, [MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.U1)]bool)


Application.ShowModalWindow Method (Uri)


Application.ShowModelessWindow Method(IntPtr, Uri)

Use this function to launch a modelessdialog with the specified URI. Thewindow hosts a browser window whichdisplays the html page.

Application.ShowModelessWindow Method(IntPtr, Uri, [MarshalAs(UnmanagedType.U1)]bool)


Application.ShowModelessWindow Method(Uri)


Document.IsNamedDrawing Property

Returns true if the drawing for thisdocument is a named file on the disk(as opposed to a new drawing that hasnot yet been saved).

MLeader.Scale Property Gets or sets the scale for the MLeader.

Region.AreaProperties Method

This function calculates the areaproperties of the Region. All of thevalues in the returnedRegionAreaProperties struct are in thecoordinate system specified by origin,xAxis, and yAxis (which must be in WCScoordinates). The function validatesthe origin, xAxis, and yAxis parametersto ensure that the axes are of unitlength and are perpendicular to eachother, and that the axes and origin liein the same plane as the Region.

RegionAreaProperties Structure

This class encapsulates the datareturned by theAcDbRegion::getAreaProp()ObjectARXfunction.

RegionAreaProperties.Area Property Returns the area of the Region

RegionAreaProperties.Centroid Property Returns the centroid point of theRegion

RegionAreaProperties.Extents Property Returns the extents of the Region

RegionAreaProperties.MomentsOfInertiaProperty

Returns the moments of inertia of theRegion

RegionAreaProperties.Perimeter Property Returns the perimeter of the Region.



RegionAreaProperties.PrincipalMomentsProperty

Returns the principal moments of theRegion.

RegionAreaProperties.ProductOfInertiaProperty

Returns the product of inertia of theRegion

RegionAreaProperties.RadiiOfGyrationProperty

Returns the radii of gyration of theRegion

Xrecord.Append Method

Allows custom applications to add tothe Xrecord without getting theexisting data, appending to the end ofresbuf chain and setting the data backinto the xrecord. appendRbChain ismore efficient when it comes to undorecording.

XrecordEnumerator.Current Property Allows callers to modify the resbufchain inside the AcDbXrecord withouthaving to get/set the whole chain.More efficient in terms of amount ofdata that needs to be copied and alsodoes partial undo. After callingmodifyCurResbuf,AcDbXrecordIterator::getCurResbuf willreturn the new value.

XrecordEnumerator.InsertAtCurrent Method

Allows callers to insert one or moreresbufs into the AcDbXrecord withouthaving to get/set the whole chain.More efficient in terms of amount ofdata that needs to be copied and alsodoes partial undo. After callinginsertRbChain,AcDbXrecordIterator::getCurResbuf willreturn the first item inserted.

XrecordEnumerator.RemoveCurrent Method

Allows callers to delete an item fromthe AcDbXrecord without having to get/set the whole chain. More efficient interms of amount of data that needs tobe copied and also does partial undo.After calling removeResbuf,AcDbXrecordIterator::getCurResbuf willreturn the first item after the deleteditem. You must callAcDbXrecordIterator::done() todetermine if the last item wasremoved.

Editor.ApplyCurDwgLayerTableChangesMethod

Updates the cached layer data for thecurrent document in the editor.

Editor.PostCommandPrompt Method This function causes AutoCAD to repostthe last command prompt message.

TextStyle.FromTextStyleTableRecord Method(ObjectId)

Copies the style properties from theTextStyleTableRecord whose ObjectId isAcDbStyleId.

TextStyle.FromTextStyleTableRecord Method(string)

Copies the style properties from theTextStyleTableRecord whose name isAcDbStyleName.

TextStyle.ToTextStyleTableRecord Method ()

Copies the style properties to aTextStyleTableRecord whose name issame as this TextStyle's name. If nosuch record exists, then one is created.If this TextStyle has no name, then arandom name will be generated andused for both this TextStyle and theTextStyleTableRecord.

TextStyle.ToTextStyleTableRecord Method(ObjectId)

Copies the style properties to theTextStyleTableRecord whose ObjectId isAcDbStyleId.

TextStyle.ToTextStyleTableRecord Method(string)

Copies the style properties to theTextStyleTableRecord whose name isAcDbStyleName.

Window.Focus Method

This method sets focus to the windowon which it is called. It returns true if itsuccessfully sets the focus to thatwindow, otherwise it returns false.



To use this method to set the currentdrawing window to have focus youwould use:Application.DocumentManager. MdiActiveDocument.Window.Focus()

Application.LoadJSScript Method Use this function to load and executeJavaScript without a palette.

AutoCAD 2014 System requirements

Note that Windows Vista is not supported by Autodesk for AutoCAD 2014. Autodesk tocease support of Windows Vista even though Microsoft changed their mind Autodeskdidn’t follow.

It is possible to install and run AutoCAD 2014 on Windows Vista but you're on yourown. You first need to ensure that .NET 3.5 SP1 is installed. To install AutoCAD 2014right mouse click on the Setup.exe > Properties > Compatibility Tab > Show settingsfor all users > Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service Pack2).

As always with system requirements these are minimal requirements for AutoCAD torun. For professional usage you surely want to have much better hardware.

FlexNet version 11.11 for Autodesk Network License Manager.Supported operating systems are:Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 32-bit and 64-bitMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 32-bit and 64-bitWindows 7 32-bit and 64-bitWindows 8 32-bit and 64-bitMore details here as well as Linux System Requirements and Mac SystemRequirements.

AutoCAD 2014 System Requirements

AutoCAD 2014 System Requirements for 32-bit Workstations

Description Requirement

Operating system

Service Pack 3 (SP3) or later of the following:•Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional•Microsoft® Windows® XP Home

The following operating systems:•Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise•Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate•Microsoft Windows 7 Professional•Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium•Microsoft Windows 8•Microsoft Windows 8 Pro•Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise

Browser Internet Explorer® 7.0 or later

Processor

Windows XP:Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ Dual Core, 1.6 GHz orHigher with SSE2 technology

Windows 7 and Windows 8:Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon Dual Core, 3.0 GHz or Higherwith SSE2 technology

Memory 2 GB RAM (4 GB Recommended)

Display resolution1024 x 768 (1600 x 1050 or higher recommended) with TrueColor

Disk Space Installation 6.0 GB

Pointing Device MS-Mouse compliant

Media Download and Installation from DVD



Additionalrequirements for 3DModeling

Intel Pentium 4 processor or AMD Athlon, 3.0 GHz or greater orIntel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 GHz or greater4 GB RAM6 GB free hard disk available not including installationrequirements1280 x 1024 True color video display adapter 128 MB orgreater, Pixel Shader 3.0 or greater, Direct3D® capableworkstation class graphics card.Note: 64-bit Operating Systems are recommended if you areworking with Large Datasets, Point Clouds and 3D Modeling -please refer to the AutoCAD 64-bit System Requirements formore information.

.NET Framework .NET Framework Version 4.0, Update 1

AutoCAD 2014 System Requirements for 64-bit Workstations

Description Requirement

Operating system

Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later of the following:•Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional*

The following operating systems:•Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise•Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate•Microsoft Windows 7 Professional•Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium•Microsoft Windows 8•Microsoft Windows 8 Pro•Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise

*VBA is not supported on Windows XP Professional

Browser Internet Explorer® 7.0 or later

Processor

AMD Athlon 64 with SSE2 technologyAMD Opteron™ with SSE2 technologyIntel Xeon® with Intel EM64T support and SSE2Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support and SSE2technology

Memory 2 GB RAM (4 GB Recommended)

Display resolution1024 x 768 (1600 x 1050 or higher recommended) with TrueColor

Disk Space Installation 6.0 GB

Pointing Device MS-Mouse compliant

Media Download and Installation from DVD

Additionalrequirements for 3DModeling

4 GB RAM or more6 GB free hard disk available not including installationrequirements1280 x 1024 True color video display adapter 128 MB orgreater, Pixel Shader 3.0 or greater, Direct3D® capableworkstation class graphics card.

.NET Framework .NET Framework Version 4.0, Update 1

Still missing. Wish list for the next time.

Using fence it would be possible to select an object with a linetype with spaces whenthe fence is hitting the space in the linetype.

Preview handler for Vista and Outlook 2007, Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2013.

In sheet set manager it used to work adding the Unicode \U+000A to force a new line(line feed) in properties so it showed on say two lines on the drawing. Now it gives anew line using SHX fonts and nothing at all with TTF fonts.

Add support to find solid and gradient hatches with the Matchprop command as easilyas you can with the Erase command and solid hatches.

If you have a select object command like Erase and move it over a solid or gradhatchit is not always showing that the object is selectable (selection preview) even thoughit is if you try to click on it.



In dialog boxes like the Open dialog box it should be possible to save changes likecolumns to show, width, sorting, grouping etc.

Ability to change background color and size of DWG previews in for example theOpen dialog box.

Be able to rotate OLE objects.

Easy way to change the length of the extension lines on dimensions. As a complementto DIMFXL and DIMFXLON having grips to easily adjust the length could help in somecases.

Variable extension origin offsets. So, instead of a fixed value for DIMEXO, one couldhave a DIMEXO1 and DIMEXO2 that also are accessible through grip editing.

Improve the functionality to show real symbols for mtext and also delete any that arenot used. It is now only possible to add new ones through the registry. Personal MtextSymbols.

Having the help window linked to the main application window is not always wanted.Give us a better option. One suggestion is to have the help window completelyseparated from the main application.

Add some kind of table of contents to the help system. By functionality, bycommand, variable, etc.

Moving a sheet view from one sheet to another so that existing callouts get updatedrather than broken.

Edit Page Setups For Multiple Layouts using CTRL+Select and/or SHIFT+ to Select theappropriate layouts. (on AUGI AutoCAD Top Ten Wish List 2012)

Autodesk Self Extract. Too bad that the window cannot be moved and the pathcannot be edited in the text box and the exe file cannot be unzipped using forexample 7-Zip like it used to for AutoCAD 2013. I wish ISO was an option to download.

Be able to have have the File Tabs at the bottom as an option.

Dynamic input should support everything that the command line offers. InternetSearch, Help, Content and Categories.

Dragging a layout tab into Sheet Set Manager does not work if SSM is docked.

Add the ability to create custom subset properties in Sheet Set Manager.

VBALOAD dialog to be resizable and remember its size.

Existing bugs, defects, feature limitation or other issues.

AutoCAD OLE Hide Objects Bug

Drawing Revision number as seen in DWGPROPS is used when adding a Sheet List Tableand there is no way to show the sheet property Revision number. Revision date,Purpose and Category cannot be added to the table either.

Autodesk 360

If you don't use or need Autodesk 360, uninstall it. Se how here.It has been found to crash Windows Explorer. In the Windows Event Viewer thefollowing can be found:Faulting application name: Explorer.EXEFaulting module name: QtCore_Ad_SyncNs_4.dll_unloaded, version: 0.0.0.0Faulting module path: QtCore_Ad_SyncNs_4.dllThe shell stopped unexpectedly and explorer.exe was restarted.

Within AutoCAD when I tried to Sign Out I got this error and AutoCAD crashed:AutoCAD Error Aborting: ERROR: Unhandled Access Violation Reading 0x0040 Exceptionat 6949f0dfh

AutoCAD Text Window

There is no horizontal scroll bar or word wrap in the AutoCAD Text Window (CTRL+F2if undocked). Word wrap works if the command line is undocked though and F2 ispressed.



Creating Deployment problem

When creating a deployment don't browse for search paths if multiple ones are addedas they are not saved as they should.

Removed

Inventor Fusion import and editing functionality has been removed. But you can getinvolved in the beta program of Autodesk Fusion 360.

There seems to not be any Autodesk Design Review 2014. Autodesk Design Review2013 can still be used for DWF’s created with AutoCAD 2014 as the format is thesame. Autodesk intends to replace the Design Review application with cloud-basedservices so Autodesk Design Review 2013 might be the last release.

Tips & Tricks

AutoCAD 2014 also is referred to as ACAD2014 or ACAD 2014.

AutoCAD 2014 product key is 001F1.

Available AutoCAD 2014 languages : English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German,Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish and Traditional Chinese. Japanese is alsoavailable but not as part of the AutoCAD 2014 Language Pack. Russian, Czech,Hungarian and Polish are missing so far but will be added.

Default command line to start AutoCAD 2014: "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD2014\acad.exe" /product ACAD /language "en-US"

How to to change the license from Standalone to Network:

The registry location to change the installation from Standalone to Network forAutoCAD 2014 is here:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R19.1\ACAD-D001\AdLM

ACAD-D001 is for vanilla AutoCAD.Change the type for the installation using any of these values:1 – Network2 – Standalone3 – Multiseat Standalone

Command: _vernum_VERNUM = "I.18.0.0 (UNICODE)" (read only)

Readme

This readme contains the latest information for Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2014 and

Autodesk® AutoCAD LT® 2014. For reference, save or print this document.It is strongly recommended that you read this entire document before you install thisproduct.

Install

Recommended: Install all Windows Updates before installing the product.

Design Feed

The Design Feed palette might not update immediately after you save a

drawing in Autodesk® 360. To accelerate the save operation, right-click theAutodesk 360 icon, available from the Windows taskbar, and select Sync Now.

Autodesk 360 Sync



Before you reopen a file that you have saved and closed in Autodesk 360,allow additional time for the automatic sync feature to set the new path forlinked files such as xrefs. If the repathing process is not complete, thedrawing file will be locked when you open it, and you might get an error.

Point Cloud

You cannot view certain point cloud files in AutoCAD if your graphics card

does not support OpenGL® 3.3 or later. In addition, you cannot view these filesin a Windows remote desktop session. (Points clouds are not available inAutoCAD LT.)

See the Autodesk® ReCap Readme for more information.

Product Help

Product Help is available online and is not installed with the product bydefault. If you do not have access to the Web and want to install Help withthe product, you can start the Help installation at the end of the productinstallation. After you open the product, you can also select Download OfflineHelp from the Help menu.

Welcome Screen

You must have Adobe® Flash® Player installed to view some types of videocontent. If you cannot install it directly from the Welcome Screen, you caninstall it from the Adobe Flash download page. If prompted to select the FlashPlayer version to install, be sure to select Flash Player For Other Browsers forbest compatibility.

Video Content

QuickTime is required for viewing some types of video content. If videos failto play, install QuickTime directly from the Apple QuickTime download page.

Updates & Service Packs.

Live Update 1 for Autodesk 360 desktop companionAutoCAD 2014 Custom Entity HotfixAutodesk ReCap 1.0 Service Pack 1 For 1.0.43.13 x64 (64-bit)Autodesk ReCap 1.0 Service Pack 1 For 1.0.43.13 x86 (32-bit)Improve UI responsiveness; Improve visualization and data streamingperformance; Support import of very large ptg files; Support export selectionor view to RCS; Improve ZFS import accuracy; Fix compatibility issue withInventor localized builds; Fix PTS export compatibility with Navisworks; FixE57 export compatibility with Leica Cyclone; Fix uninstall issue with FactoryDesign Suite 2013.AutoCAD Reality Capture Memory Leak HotfixAutodesk IPv6 Network License Manager for WindowsAutodesk IPv4 Network License Manager for Windows

VBA for AutoCAD downloads here at http://www.autodesk.com/vba-download.AutoCAD Architecture & AutoCAD MEP 2014 Object EnablerAutodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 Object EnablersAutoCAD 2014 Language Packs

If you are are installing...

AutoCAD 2014 non English versionUsing Windows 8 operating system

You will get a .NET 4 and a .NET 4.5 Language Pack error when installing the product.

The following workaround that will help resolve this issue:

1. Copy the Media contents to a local drive or use a browser downloaded version ofsoftware.2. Copy and backup the setup.ini file and call it: setup-BACKUP.ini.3. Open file setup.ini from the root folder using a text editor.4 .Search for (without quotes) “[DOTNET4LANG]” and “[DOTNET45LANG]”5. Add a new line “IGNORE_FAILURE=YES” for them if found. This line can be addedanywhere below “EXE_PARAM=”

AutoCAD Civil 2014 Object Enabler

AutoCAD Civil 2014 Object Enabler ID: DL21825057 The Civil Object Enabler is afreeware application that you can use to access Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing



files. This release allows object data created in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21825057&linkID=9240618&siteID=123112Published: 2013-May-29 Category: Utilities & Drivers

AutoCAD 2014 Custom Entity Hotfix

AutoCAD 2014 Custom Entity Hotfix ID: DL21484847 This hot fix addresses an issuewith the file open command failing when a drawing is opened that contains customentities with embedded 3D solids. This hotfix applies to the shipping versionhttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21484847&linkID=9240618&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Apr-10 Category: Updates & Service Packs

Regapp ID Cleanup Utility for AutoCAD 2013/2014

Regapp ID Cleanup Utility for AutoCAD 2013/2014 ID: DL21482832 When you delete anobject with Extended Entity Data (xdata), a regapp ID remains in the application ID(APPID) symbol table. When a file contains excess unreferenced regapp IDshttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21482832&linkID=9240618&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Apr-02 Category: Updates & Service Packs

Scale List Cleanup Utility for AutoCAD 2013/2014

Scale List Cleanup Utility for AutoCAD 2013/2014 ID: DL21482846 When a file containsexcess scales, performance may be negatively affected. Eventually, the file maybecome unusable. To use the file, some scales must be removed. This utility repairshttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21482846&linkID=9240618&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Apr-02 Category: Updates & Service Packs

AutoCAD Architecture & AutoCAD MEP 2014 Object Enabler

AutoCAD Architecture & AutoCAD MEP 2014 Object Enabler ID: DL21383313AutoCADArchitecture-MEP 2014 OE.exe (exe - 18951Kb) AutoCAD Architecture-MEP2014 OE x64.exe (exe - 23621Kb) Readme (html - 33Kb)http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21383313&linkID=9240618&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Mar-28 Category: Utilities & Drivers

2014: Cascading Sequences for Autodesk Products

2014 products: AutoCAD 2014 AutoCAD for Mac 2014 AutoCAD Mechanical 2014AutoCAD P&ID2014 AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 AutoCAD Design Suite Standard 2014Autodesk Product Design Suite Standard 2014 Autodesk Factory Design Suite Standard2014 Autodesk Buildinghttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21379174&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Mar-25 Category: Knowledge Base

2014: Product keys for Autodesk products

that are both sold independently and as part of a product suite. Forexample, installing AutoCAD2014 as a point product requires product key 001F1,but installing AutoCAD 2014 from the Autodesk Product Design Suite Ultimate 2014requires product key 781F1http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21481916&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Apr-01 Category: Knowledge Base

2014: FLEXnet® feature codes for Autodesk products

:00:04 (adskflex) OUT: "40100ARCHDESK_3_3F" user@hostname The feature codes forAutodesk2014 products are as follows: Product Feature Code AutoCAD 201486063ACD_2014_0F AutoCADArchitecture 2014 86137ARCHDESK_2014_0F AutoCAD Civil3D 2014 86173CIV3D_2014_0Fhttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21374698&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Mar-25 Category: Knowledge Base

Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 Object Enablers

Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D 2014 Object Enablers ID: DL21330574 Autodesk offers freedownloadable enablers that you can use to access, display, and manipulate objectdata in applications different from their native environment. This provides essentialhttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?



id=21330574&linkID=9240618&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Apr-15 Category: Utilities & Drivers

Open Light 2014 Object Enabler (32-bit and 64-bit)

this object enabler installed, you can share drawings using proxy graphicsrepresentations or the Export to AutoCAD command. Open Light 2014 Object Enabler(32-bit) (exe - 2939Kb) Open Light2014 Object Enabler (64-bit) (exe - 3712Kb) Readme (select languagehttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21478037&linkID=9240618&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Apr-02 Category: Utilities & Drivers

Operating system compatibility for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

systems for releases of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT: AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014(current release) OS 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 8 Standard, Enterprise, ProfessionalStandard, Enterprise, Professional Windows® 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional,Home Premiumhttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=14078105&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Mar-25 Category: Knowledge Base

System requirements for AutoCAD

System requirements for AutoCAD ID: TS15412189 This document provides the systemrequirements for Autodesk® AutoCAD® Products. AutoCAD 2014 System RequirementsFor 32-bitAutoCAD 2014 For 64-bit AutoCAD 2014 Additional requirements for largehttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=15412189&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2013-May-15 Category: Knowledge Base

AutoCAD Reality Capture Memory Leak Hotfix

AutoCAD Reality Capture Memory Leak Hotfix ID: DL21475673 This hotfix addresses amemory leak issue when using the Reality Capture (Point Clouds) feature. This hotfixapplies to the shipping version of Autodesk AutoCAD 2014, and AutoCAD 2014-basedhttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21475673&linkID=9240618&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Mar-28 Category: Updates & Service Packs

Windows crash during license authorization of Autodesk 2014 product

Windows crash during license authorization of Autodesk 2014 product ID: TS21825687FATAL ERROR: Unhandled Access Violation Reading 0x0000 Exception at eaf28ea0hIssue This error occurs when a computer does not have the hardware serial number inthe BIOS. Two indications of the issue are described below: 1. When launchinghttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21825687&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2013-May-30 Category: Knowledge Base

Autodesk Fabrication CADmep 2014 Object Enabler

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Autodesk 360 is not upgraded to latest version when installing Autodesk ProductDesign Suite 2014

Autodesk 360 is not upgraded to latest version when installing Autodesk ProductDesign Suite 2014ID: TS21505941 Issue Autodesk Inventor 2014 installs an older version(4.0.27.1) of Autodesk 360 (the live update function fails to update the newerhttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21505941&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Apr-28 Category: Knowledge Base

Autodesk Utility Design 2009: side-by-side installation with AutoCAD 2010 or laterversions

Autodesk Utility Design 2009: side-by-side installation with AutoCAD 2010 or laterversions ID: TS15665715 Issue After installing AutoCAD 2010 or 2011, or anotherAutoCAD-based 2010 or 2011 product, Autodesk Utility Design 2009 is giving errorshttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?



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How to find your serial number and product key in Subscription Center

as working correctly on Microsoft Windows® 7 operating system. Product Support willprovide its best effort to assist customers who have issues with products that havenot been tested. Autodesk 2014products supported on Windows 7 Unless notedotherwisehttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=21374508&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2013-Mar-25 Category: Knowledge Base

Education Community Serial Number FAQs

-specific, and can result in activation errors if the wrong key is entered. Find a list ofall Product Keys by referencing the following solutions: 2014: Product keys forAutodesk products 2013: Product keys for Autodesk products 2012: Product keys forAutodesk productshttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=20398445&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2012-Sep-02 Category: Knowledge Base

Windows 8 Support for Autodesk products

Windows 8 Support for Autodesk products ID: TS19048377 Issue You want to knowwhich Autodesk products are supported on Microsoft Windows® 8. Autodesk 2014products Please check the system requirements for your product to verifycompatibilityhttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=19048377&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2013-May-15 Category: Knowledge Base

Educational Plot Stamp Removal Issues

Educational Plot Stamp Removal Issues ID: TS17886605 Issue When plotting a drawingthat was created in—or that contains drawing data that was created in—anEducational (Student and Faculty) version of AutoCAD or an AutoCAD-based programhttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=17886605&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2011-Oct-17 Category: Knowledge Base

Linetype Scale (MSLTSCALE and PSLTSCALE)

Linetype Scale (MSLTSCALE and PSLTSCALE) ID: TS14437056 Issue: You have a linetypethat shows properly in paper space but not correct in Model space. Solution: Thereare two system variables introduced in AutoCAD 2008 version: MSLTSCALEhttp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?id=14437056&linkID=9240617&siteID=123112Published: 2010-Jan-24 Category: Knowledge Base

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Links.

Autodesk's AutoCAD 2014 Discussion Group:http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-2013-2014/bd-p/706

AutoCAD 2014 Help online: http://docs.autodesk.com/ACD/2014/ENU/index.html

AutoCAD Wiki Help Beta: http://wikihelp.autodesk.com/Product_Help/AutoCAD

New Features: http://usa.autodesk.com/autocad/features

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FAQ PDF

Preview Guide PDF

Brochure PDF

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New and Updated Commands:

The following commands are new and updated in AutoCAD 2014.

New commands Description

APPMANAGERLaunches the App Manager application. This plug-in canbe used with AutoCAD to simplify the process ofmanaging apps installed from Exchange.

DESIGNFEEDAREA(undocumented) associates notes with areas indrawings; operates only from the DesignFeed palette.

DESIGNFEEDCLOSE Closes the Design Feed palette.

DESIGNFEEDOPEN Opens the Design Feed palette.

DESIGNFEEDPOINT(undocumented) associates notes with points indrawings; operates only from the DesignFeed palette.

DESIGNFEEDSAVESYNC(undocumented) saves the current drawing toAutodesk 360 so that notes can be synchronized.

DESIGNFEEDSELECTPOST(undocumented) selects a post in the drawing;operates only from the DesignFeed palette.

FILETAB Displays the File tabs at the top of the drawing area.

FILETABCLOSE Hides the File tabs at the top of the drawing area.

GEOLOCATEMEDisplays or hides an indicator that shows your currentposition.

GEOMAPDisplays a map from an online maps service, in thecurrent viewport.

GEOMARKLATLONGPlaces a position marker at a location defined by alatitude and longitude.

GEOMARKMEPlaces a position marker in model space at the spotcorresponding to your current position.

GEOMARKPOINTPlaces a position marker at a specified point in modelspace.

GEOMARKPOSITION Places a position marker at a location you specify.

GEOREMOVERemoves all geographic location information from thedrawing file.

GEOREORIENTMARKERModifies the orientation and position of thegeographic marker without changing its latitude andlongitude properties.

IMPORTSKPImports a SketchUp file into the current drawing as ablock reference.

-INPUTSEARCHOPTIONSCommand line version of INPUTSEARCHOPTIONS.Controls settings for working with AutoComplete andAutoCorrect suggestions on the command line.

INPUTSEARCHOPTIONSControls settings for working with AutoComplete andAutoCorrect suggestions on the command line.

ONLINEOPENFOLDEROpens your local Autodesk 360 folder in WindowsExplorer.

WEBLOADLoads a JavaScript file from a URL, and then executesthe JavaScript code contained in the file.

Updated commands Description How changed

ARC Creates an arc.

Adds the ability to create arcsin a clockwise direction byholding down the Ctrl key asyou drag.

CHAMFERBevels the edges ofobjects.

Now chamfers the first and lastsegments of an open polyline tocreate a closed object.

CONVERTPSTYLES

Converts the currentdrawing to either namedor color-dependent plotstyles.

Now retains spaces in thenames of converted plot styles.



DIMBASELINE

Creates a linear, angular,or ordinate dimensionfrom the baseline of theprevious or selecteddimension.

By default, the baselinedimension now inherits thestyle of the dimension that isbeing continued. This setting isaffected by DIMCONTINUEMODE.

DIMCONTINUE

Creates a dimension thatstarts from an extensionline of a previouslycreated dimension.

By default, the continueddimension now inherits thestyle of the dimension that isbeing continued. This setting isaffected by DIMCONTINUEMODE.

EXTERNALREFERENCES

Opens the ExternalReferences palette, whichmanages externalreferences in the drawing.

Adds the ability to convertxrefs between overlays andattachments.Adds the ability to change apath to be absolute.

FILLETRounds and fillets theedges of objects.

Now fillets the first and lastsegments of an open polyline tocreate a closed object.

GEOGRAPHICLOCATIONAssigns geographiclocation information to adrawing file.

Inserts a GIS coordinate systemto the drawing file.Adds the ability to select ageographic location from anonline maps service.

HATCH

Fills an enclosed area orselected objects with ahatch pattern, solid fill, orgradient fill.

Adds Undo to commandprompts.

LAYERManages layers and layerproperties.

Now uses natural languagesorting for the layer list, sothat numerals are sorted inorder of their values.Adds the ability to mergeselected layers by using theshortcut menu in the LayerManager.

MATBROWSEROPENThe Materials Browserallows you to navigate andmanage materials.

Several updates.

MTEXTCreates a multiline textobject.

Annotation scale in the SelectAnnotation Scale dialog box isset only with a drop-down list(no direct entry).

NEWSHEETSET

Creates a new sheet setdata file that managesdrawing layouts, filepaths, and project data.

The Creation Date (CreateDate)field in a new sheet nowreflects the drawing creationdate, not the template creationdate.

OPTIONSCustomizes the programsettings.

Several updates.

POINTCLOUDATTACHInserts an indexed pointcloud file into the currentdrawing.

Inserts additional point cloudformats: RCP and RCS (Createdby Autodesk ReCap)

PROPERTIESDisplays the properties ofthe selected object or setof objects.

Xref-dependent linetypes andlayers are no longer displayedin the Preferences window.

TEXT Creates a single-line textobject.

Adds Left to the Justificationprompt options. Retains thelast used justification duringthe session.

-XREFFrom the Commandprompt, manages externalreferences.

New PATHTYPE option enablingyou to automate path changes(Absolute or Relative) throughscripting

Removed or Obsolete Commands and System Variables:

In this release, the following Commands have been deprecated:

Commands Description



AUTOCOMPLETE

Controls what types of automated command display featuresare available at the Command prompt. Replaced byINPUTSEARCHOPTIONS. (Marked as obsolete in AutoCAD's helpbut still works)

EDITINFUSION Edits solids and surfaces in Inventor Fusion. No replacement.

ONLINEUPLOAD

Uploads specified drawing files to Autodesk 360. Replaced byONLINEOPENFOLDER. In addition, the automatic upload processhas been revised. It is now turned on or off for all drawings inthe Options dialog box, Autodesk 360 tab.

OPENONMOBILESends a notification to your mobile devices for opening thecurrent drawing. Notification is handled by email. (Marked asobsolete in AutoCAD's help but still works)

In this release, the following System Variables have been deprecated:

Commands Description

AUTOCOMPLETEDELAYControls the amount of time that elapses beforeautomated keyboard features display at the Commandprompt. Replaced by INPUTSEARCHDELAY

AUTOCOMPLETEMODEControls what types of automated keyboard featuresare available at the Command prompt. Replaced byINPUTSEARCHOPTIONS

AUTOLOADControls how AutoCAD automatically loads certainexecutable files. Replaced by SECURELOAD.

AUTOLOADPATH

Controls the folder from where AutoCAD loadsacad.lsp/fas/vlx, acaddoc.lsp/fas/vlx, acad.dvb files.Replaced by TRUSTEDDOCDOMAINS andTRUSTEDDOCPATHS.

LISPENABLEDIndicates whether AutoLISP is enabled in the currentAutoCAD session. Replaced by SAFEMODE.

ONLINEDOCUMENTSStores whether you can open and save drawing filesdirectly to Autodesk 360.

New and Updated System Variables:

The following system variables are new and updated in AutoCAD 2013.

New system variables Description

CGEOCSStores the name of the GIS coordinate system assignedto the drawing file.

CLAYOUT Sets the current layout.

DESIGNFEEDSTATEIndicates whether the Design Feed palette is open orclosed.

DIMCONTINUEMODEDetermines whether the style of a continued dimensionis based on the dimension that is being continued or onthe current dimension style.

FILETABPREVIEWControls the type of preview, list view or thumbnailview, when you hover over a file tab.

FILETABSTATEIndicates the display status of the file tabs at the topof the drawing area.

FILETABTHUMBHOVERSpecifies whether the corresponding model or layoutloads in the drawing window when you hover over a filetab thumbnail.

GEOMAPMODEControls the style of the online map used in the currentviewport.

GEOMARKPOSITIONSIZESpecifies the scale factor to use for point objects andmultiline text objects when creating position markers.

HPPICKMODESets whether the default method for identifying whatto hatch is to select a point or to select an object.

INPUTSEARCHDELAYSets the number of milliseconds to delay before thecommand line suggestion list is displayed.

POINTCLOUDCACHESIZESpecifies amount of memory the reserved to display forpoint clouds.

POINTCLOUDVISRETAINControls whether the drawing retains the on or offstatus of point cloud scan files that are referenced byan attached RCP file.

SAFEMODEIndicates whether executable code can be loaded andexecuted in the current AutoCAD session.



SECURELOADControls whether AutoCAD loads executable files basedon their location.

TBSHOWEXTENDED Specifies if extended tooltips are displayed.

TOUCHMODEFor those using a touch-enabled screen or interface,controls the display of the Touch panel on the ribbon.

TRUSTEDDOMAINSControls the domain names or URLs from whichAutoCAD can run JavaScript code.

TRUSTEDPATHSControls the folders from where AutoCAD can load andexecute files that contain executable code.

TEXTJUSTIFYDisplays the default justification used by the TEXTcommand to create single-line text.

Updated systemvariables

Description How changed

ATTDIAControls whether the INSERTcommand uses a dialog box forattribute value entry.

Default value changed from 0(off) to 1 (on).

LATITUDESpecifies the latitude of thegeographic marker.

Now linked to the Latitudesetting in the GeographicLocation dialog box.

LONGITUDESpecifies the longitude of thegeographic marker.

Now linked to the Latitudesetting in the GeographicLocation dialog box.

NORTHDIRECTIONSpecifies the angle betweenthe Y axis of WCS and the gridnorth.

Now also available inAutoCAD LT.

ONLINESYNCTIME

Controls the time interval forsynchronizing currentcustomization settings withyour Autodesk account.

Default value changed from 5to 300 minutes.

SNAPGRIDLEGACY

Controls whether the cursorsnaps to the snap grid onlywhen an operation is inprogress.

Now also available inAutoCAD LT.

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