ACTCAD Software Updates & Fixes

ACTCAD 2027 new updated 486 released for Premium and Standard variants. This is a minor release with few important fixes and improvements as mentioeed below:

• Added new STANDARDS command for configuring and maintaining standards
• Added new CHECKSTANDARDS command for validating standards across drawings
• Added PDFSETTINGS dialog option to directly update printable PDF settings
• Added DWFSETTINGS dialog option to update DWF print settings
• Improved IMPORTCSV command with enhanced flexibility
• Improved INSERTPOINTSVALUES command with additional options
• Improved POINTTEXT and TEXTPOINT commands
• Added support for .DWS file format
• Fixed geometric constraints selection process
• Fixed visibility of layer names in dark theme when layers are frozen
• Fixed creation of required folders after reinstalling the application
• Fixed file copy mechanism to properly create support files in user directories
• Fixed unit test failures when modeler is not available
• Fixed API compatibility issues in ARX-like implementation
• Fixed invalid input error during boolean operations in 3D solids under specific modes
• Fixed EXTEND command behavior in QUICK mode to extend to the correct boundary
• Fixed application crash when using Ctrl+A to select all in certain drawings
• Fixed positional offset when inserting doors and windows on walls
• Fixed compatibility issues with resource styles used in other CAD applications
• Fixed invalid layer name creation during OBJ import with duplicate or unsupported names
• Fixed recognition issue of blocks with attributes in DATAEXTRACTION
• Fixed issue of dynamic blocks losing flip state after using BCONVERT
• Fixed XREF layer On/Off state not reflecting correctly

The new version can be downloaded from ACTAD download page.

ACTCAD 2027 new version released for Premium and Standard variants. This is a major release with several improvements as mentioned below:

• All new user interface with several improvements
• Introduced all new Geometric Constraints
• Added new MULTIPLOT command for plotting multiple drawings/layouts in a single operation
• Introduced XCOMPARE feature to compare external references and identify differences
• Added LAYTRANS command to translate layers between different standards
• Added PUBLISHKML command to export drawing data to KML format for geospatial use
• Introduced Lasso Selection for more flexible object selection
• Added DIMIM command to import dimension styles from external drawings
• Added DIMEX command to export dimension styles for reuse
• Introduced BSEARCH command to find and identify similar blocks efficiently
• Added BTRIM command to trim objects using block boundaries
• Added BEXTEND command to extend objects to block boundaries
• Added 3D PRINT feature to support 3D printing workflows
• Introduced MSTRETCH command for stretching multiple objects with better control
• Enhanced vectorize image feature to convert into editable geometry
• Enhanced MEASUREGEOM by adding quick modefor improved measurement capabilities
• Added support to export and print geospatial PDFs with coordinate system information
• Added support for loading .vlx and .fas LISP files and digital signatures using CNG technology
• Improved BIM workflows with better door and window placement (left/center/right edge measurement and anchor settings)
• Block workflow improved with preview before insertion, command-line options (-REFEDIT, -REFCLOSE), and new Test Block command
• Tables enhanced with auto-fill using blocks and improved keyboard navigation (Home, End, Page Up/Down)
• Layers improved with export to .lft files, copy-paste support to tools like Excel, and better Xref layer visibility control
• UI improvements include selection cycling toggle, easy switching between Options and Drawing Settings, and workspace enhancements
• Undo/Redo improved with Multiple Redo and support for session and registry variable changes
• Overkill command enhanced to support dimensions and multileaders; page setups can now be imported from .dwt and .dwf files
• Added ability to switch between Bing and Azure maps using GEOMICROSOFTSERVICE
• API improvements in LISP, .NET, and IcARX including debugger enhancements and new methods
• New system variables AECCYCLEMEASURETO and BLOCKTESTWINDOW added; AFLAGS and TRACKPATH updated
• Fixed issues with PDF export (large images), Xrefs (autosave, insert), and DGN file display
• BIM fixes include roof drawing issues, missing IFC components, and incorrect scaling of IFC underlays
• Multiple fixes in editing tools including entity snaps, Trim, Fillet, dynamic input, and hatches
• Text issues fixed including font symbols, multiline text, and rotated UCS angle problems
• Improved stability for blocks and attribute-related commands
• Fixed printing issues including preview, PDF/JPG/PNG output, and page setup limits
• UI fixes for dark theme, Start Page, workspaces, and drawing tabs
• General fixes include improvements to Undo/Redo, Flatshot, multileaders, tables, circle TTR option, wedges, image positioning, and Super Hatch

The new version can be downloaded from ACTAD download page.

ACTCAD 2026 new update 567 released for all products. This is a general maintenance release with below minor improvements:

• Improved USB dongle support for Network License Server
• Fixed issue with incorrect sorting of layer names in drawings
• Fixed application freeze when executing WIPEOUT on a locked layer
• Fixed issue where MOVE command did not apply correctly along the Z-axis
• Fixed Z-value preservation behavior when using ORTHO mode in MOVE command
• Enabled Face Opacity editing in visual styles

The new version can be downloaded from ACTAD download page.

ACTCAD 2026 new update 561 released for all products. This is a general maintenance release with below minor improvements:

• Improved the Vectorize Image command
• Added new features to the Recognize Text command
• Updated UI icons for better visual clarity and improved appearance
• Fixed snap issue in the Print dialog
• Fixed issue with the Field command
• Fixed display issue in the Save Block As dialog
• Fixed display issue in the Edit Block Definition dialog
• Fixed crash issue in the Block Save As dialog
• Fixed issue with unexpected map type changes
• Fixed incorrect help content in the Print and Publish dialog
• Fixed incorrect behavior in Zoom Extents
• Fixed invalid input error in Solid Command

The new version can be downloaded from ACTAD download page.

ACTCAD 2026 new update 553 released for all products. This is a general maintenance release with below minor improvements:

• Fixed selection issue with the COMPARE command
• Fixed certain issues in the COUNT command
• Improved HOLECHART command functionality
• Fixed certain issues with the CAPTUREPOINTSTOCSV command
• Enhanced Raster Draw tools
• Added support for inserting BARCODE and QRCODE as blocks
• Updated default drawing text styles
• Fixed certain issues with DLL loading at startup

The new version can be downloaded from ACTAD download page.

ACTCAD 2026 new update 545 released for all products. This is a general maintenance release with below minor improvements:

• Introduced a new CONVERTLCURVES command for converting curves to 3D polylines
• Implemented a new IINSERT command for inserting raster images
• Implemented new IWORLDOUT and ICAPTURE commands for RasterDraw
• Fixed selection issues in the COUNT command
• Improved the HOLECHART command by enabling automatic hole table updates on Delete
• Updated the Start Page to open the default drawing when skipped
• Fixed certain issues in the DIMENSIONEDIT command
• Improved UI icons for better visibility
• Fixed several issues related to RasterDraw tools
• Fixed visibility issues in a few commands
• Fixed blinking issue in the Properties panel for AEC entities
• Fixed scaling issue of IFC underlays after reopening drawings

The new version can be downloaded from ACTAD download page.

ACTCAD 2026 new update 540 released for all products. This is a general maintenance release with below minor improvements:

• Several improvements to Network License Technolgoy
• Implemented automatic start of Network License Server during system boot
• Fixed conversion bug in PDF2CAD command
• Resolved certain issues related to HOLECHART
• Improved IMPORT_POINTS_XL and IMPORT_TEXT_XL commands by adding default values
• Improved TEXTMERGE command for better output
• Improved some raster tools for better output
• Fixed autosave issue during XREF insert
• Fixed CUI menu issue where PNG icons were not loading from the DLL
• Fixed problem where PGP file was not loading automatically on startup
• Improved CUIx compatibility by using relative icon paths
• Fixed certain crash issue while handling Advanced Blocks
• Fixed certain hanging issue while handling heavy drawings
• Fixed certain hanging issue with system update

The new version can be downloaded from ACTAD download page.

ACTCAD 2026 new update 528 released for all products. This is a general maintenance release with below minor improvements:

• Few minor fixes in software
• Improved some icons on UI for better visibility
• Added some new symbols to ACTCAD Block Library
• Update PDF help manulas

The new version can be downloaded from ACTAD download page.

ACTCAD 2026 new update 522 released for all products. Below is a detailed list of improvements:

• Introduced DYNAMIC UCS feature for power 3D Modeling in PREMIUM version
• Added BCYCLEORDER command to manage dynamic block parameters
• Improved several icons on UI for better visibility
• Added some new symbols to ACTCAD Block Library
• Improved certain features in Start Page
• Improved certain features in Licensing Technology
• Ensured accurate RGB color matching during DWG to PDF printing
• Fixed certain issues in MText contextual ribbon and text properties
• Fixed certain crash issues of AECSTYLES dialog
• Improved attributes orientation in Advanced Blocks
• Fixed clipping issues in paper space viewports during printing
• Corrected text angle alignment in the DTEXT command under rotated UCS conditions
• Fixed incorrect display of SHAPE names when multiple SHAPE files are loaded
• Resolved selection persistence issues of QUICKWBLOCK command
• Improved support for detecting and displaying HY fonts
• Fixed display issues of non-English text using TTF fonts
• Fixed CUTCLIP history issues for improved performance
• Fixed certain errors in dimensions which use GCEN snap mode
• Enhanced object selection accuracy with PDF underlays
• Resolved focus issues when switching between docked and detached drawing windows
• Added full support for left-edge auto-fill operations in TABLE feature

The new version can be downloaded from ACTAD download page.

ACTCAD 2026 new version released based on latest IntelliCAD 14 engine. Below is a detailed list of improvements:

• All new Black UI theme
• Improved speed and performance
• Several improvements to User interface
• Implemented new commands QRTEXT and QRLEADER
• Implemented auto-fill functionality in Table editing
• Improved Data Extraction tool with new filter option for refining output
• Support for detachable drawing windows
• New transparency option for command window adds visual flexibility
• Support for Autodesk® Revit® 2025 files
• SVG file import
• Geospatial support for Esri® imagery support in the GEO command
• API enhancements for both LISP and the .NET platform
• Implemented Lisp Debugger inside Visual Studio Code
• Added several new LISP functions
• Performance improved in .NET functions for specific view-related functions
• Improved Network Licensing Technology, users can change license server themselves
• Added several RASTERDRAW tools for inserting and managing images with advanced controls
• Added SHURL to shorten and clean URLs directly within drawings
• Introduced REPURL to replace existing URLs attached to entities
• Added CHURL to change or edit URLs linked to drawing objects
• Introduced PDFLAYERS to manage and control PDF layers imported into drawings
• Added DWFLAYERS to handle layers in Design Web Format (DWF) files
• Introduced DGNLAYERS to manage layers from imported DGN (MicroStation) files
• Added ULAYERS to isolate and control unused layers in drawings
• Introduced UCLIP to unclip and restore full extent of clipped references
• Added SLOPEBLOCK for creating slope representation blocks in civil drawings
• Introduced SLOPEAREA to calculate slope area directly from entities
• Added CVSPLINETOSLOPE to convert spline curves into slope profiles
• Introduced HOLECHART with associative updating technology
• Added POWERDIMENSION for advanced dimensioning options with precision control
• Introduced SHP2BLK to convert shapefile geometries into drawing blocks
• Added POINTTEXT to convert points into editable text labels
• Introduced TEXTPOINT to convert text into point objects
• Added TRIANGULATE command to generate triangulated surfaces and meshes
• Introduced SJOIN for smart join functionality to merge entities efficiently
• Added POLYREVERSE to instantly reverse polyline direction
• Fixed certain issues in ARRAYPATH Command
• Optimized Trim and Extend functionalities

The new version can be downloaded from ACTAD download page.

ActCAD 2025 New update 1310530 released with some fixes and improvements:

• Implemented automatic startup for Network Server on system boot
• Updated Aliases (command shortcuts) across all four product variants
• Corrected right-click CUI context menu behavior for certain entities
• Fixed certain issue with RECOVERALL command
• Released ACTCAD 2025 NESTING with latest IntelliCAD integration
• Added IMPORTCSV command under Map Drafter Add-ons
• Fixed perpendicular snap issue when drawing lines between circles
• Enabled editing of existing data extraction tables
• Corrected behavior of “All” option in data extraction entity selection
• Ensured attribute values are correctly extracted from various block types
• Fixed certain dimension snapping issue related to UCS/WCS alignment
• Resolved OSNAP perpendicular functionality
• Restored missing layer state in DWF underlays
• Added hidden DWFLAYER command for DWF layer control
• Fixed certain issue in Data Extraction dialog
• Enabled proper XLS export from Edit Data Extraction mode
• Corrected SSGET filter to handle DXF codes
• Added Data Extraction icon in Explorer UI
• Fixed 3D Polyline extension preview and execution
• Included Data Extraction summary in Explorer’s summary tab
• Added Data Link icon to Explorer interface
• Updated icon for Data Extraction in Explorer
• Fixed command cancel handling to return RTCAN properly
• Enabled deletion of attached data extractions from Explorer

The new versions are available from ACTAD download page.

ActCAD 2025 New update 1310508 released with some fixes and improvements:

• Introduced PSOUT command to export drawings to PostScript (.eps) format.
• Added WMFIN command to import Windows Metafile (.wmf) files into the drawing.
• Introduced LAYERPMODE command to control layer property settings in the drawing.
• Added LAYERCLOSE command to close the layer manager palette.
• Introduced PLOTSTYLE command to manage and edit plot style tables for printing.
• Fixed certain installation issues with more checks.
• Fixed issue with the customization of "Image Tile Menu" in CUI command by extracting library name and label from the slide string.
• Resolved certain issue with the OPEN command via LISP by hiding the LISPCOMMANDHASMORE system variable.
• Fixed crash issue when using -BEDIT on Dynamic Blocks with Constraints by clearing the selection set and adding a check for constraints.
• Corrected ORTHOMODE application when specifying text height after running the DTEXT command.
• Updated prompts and keywords in the DGNIMPORT command as per requested changes.
• Ensured proper application of material to solids after stretching through grips by handling special cases and refactoring material attribute handling.
• Resolved performance issue causing the Union command to hang by optimizing face, edge coloring, and material assignment functions.
• Fixed error with the system variable PLINECONVERTMODE by adding the required sysvar flag.
• Corrected build errors related to relative paths by updating script path references with '$(ProjectDir)'.
• Resolved issue where deselected entities were not shown in the selection filter by partly reverting revision 163405.
• Fixed return value behavior of sds_getargs() to return nullptr when there are no arguments.
• Implemented removal of simple overlapping 2-vertex polylines by OVERKILL command to improve polyline handling.
• Fixed text copy error after exploding LEADER by properly detaching annotation from MText.
• Resolved compilation errors for Visual Studio 17.14.0 to ensure IntelliCAD builds successfully.
• Integrated updated translations for DEU, ITA, KOR, and PLK languages.

The new versions are available from ACTAD download page.