It is always with some enthusiasm that most users await the news of new versions; in the case of AutoCAD it is no different! Of course, they will never satisfy all the needs of all users, but it is true that interesting new developments are being implemented little by little.!
Through this window, It is possible to create new drawings, open existing as well as access to the recent.
Hyperligations are also available to short videos with the news of this version, as well as access applications (apps) that can be installed.
Help do AutoCAD
AutoCad Help was revised again, restructured and, consequently, improved becoming even faster in consultations.
It is still possible to turn off access to Help Online.
This is the option (Failure to use online), It is necessary to download the help
Command line
Some news implemented, namely in the possibility that we can control the color and transparency of the command line.
It is possible to keep it floating anywhere in the drawing area, only keeps a line available.
Access to the history is also semi -transparent (Displays a maximum of 50 lines), not affecting the drawing area.
It is also possible to block the line of commands to any side of the work environment.
Another interesting novelty is the possibility of, when executing a command, Your options are blue, can be clicked on it to the option.
Other settings can also be made in the options (Options)
Preview of object properties when changed
Changing object properties has become easier, this is, when we are changing any property of the selected entities (layer, cor,...), We can immediately see this change, All you need to do is hover the mouse over it..
It is also possible to turn off this behavior in the options (Options).
Improvements to the ARRAY command
One of the big new features of the version 2012 of AutoCAD were the ARRAY commands and their various possibilities, namely the possibility of keeping them associative. O AutoCAD 2013 will further improve these options, becoming a little faster, flexible and more grips available for a better edition.
Plots - Hatch
It is now possible to select more than a plot to be able to edit through the trim
Cloud of points
New significant features were included in this version.
A new panel was added in the trim, Insert separator
The insertion and manipulation of a point cloud file can now be made from the external reference palette.
When importing, It is possible to have a predomination of objects, thus facilitating your identification. Other information about this file to be imported also is also available.
When inserted the file, And when your selection, A new delimiting box arises, thus making your visualization simpler in space (3D). also when your selection, The context separator is available where we can access the most relevant options of the points cloud.
It is also possible to adjust the density and, If included in the file, the possibility of using analysis tools with different color schemes (including gray or color spectrum scales).
In addition to all these options, It was also included the possibility of creating and modifying cutting limits.
To the properties palette the new properties of the cloud of points were added, such as intensity and cutting.
A new point cloud creation box was also included. It is possible to select more than a file and gather them in one.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PRESPULL COMMAND
From now on it is possible to command in various objects at the same time, through the multiple option.
From now on, There is also no limitation to have to put in a closed area; It is also possible now we can apply the command to 2D and 3D curves.
Until this new version, When we select a face, The PressPull Command has extinguished this same face; If we now select the Shift key, It is possible to extrud the face, but follows the inclination of the existing angle.
Importing Inventor Objects
It is possible in this new version import models of the inventor
Model Documentation
Another advance of the news of the version 2012.
If in the previous version it is possible to create new orthogonal views and in the perspective of a model, no AutoCAD 2013 the sections and details were added
It was also added the fact that we can select which objects we want to include in this documentation (not limited to all objects)
Associative notes
Now the quotas added to the drawing are associative and more "smart". When changing the project, These are updated.
Change the overlap order of the call lines (Leaders)
Now the call lines (Leaders) were included in the TextTofront tool
Improvements in Wipouts
New variable has been included that allows not to print these objects: WIPEOUTFRAME
Reverse the width of the police
Inclusion of the PlinereSewidths variable for better control when using the reverse police option
PRED heritage of Offset Command
PRED heritage of the final result of the offset command application.
RASTER IMAGES
Improvements in the quality of large images
Improvements in external references
Now you can edit the Saved Path option directly on the external reference palette
New options were also included in the context menu (Right -click the rat).
SNAP improvements
In the version 2012, SNAP was improved, only being activated when using a command that requests points (being the option on).
Now, We may or may not maintain this associative to the grill points (grid)
Extraction of surface curves
This new functionality allows you to easily extract the isoline lines from a surface or solid face.
Article taken from: http://revit-pt.blogspot.pt/2012/03/autocad-2013-pronto-para-iniciar-o-seu.html