ACTCAD Software Updates & Fixes

ActCAD announces the release of new version 92680 for below-mentioned products:

• ActCAD 2020 BIM - 64bit
• ActCAD 2020 Professional - 64bit
• ActCAD 2020 Professional - 32bit
• ActCAD 2020 Standard - 64bit
• ActCAD 2020 Standard - 32bit

Below are the important changes in this particular release:

1. Updated IntelliCAD Engine to 9.2a version.
2. Improved Network Licensing Technology
3. Fixed Custom Paper size issue of ActCAD PDF Printer
4. Fixed bugs in Change Numeric Text values programs
5. Fixed some issues in Extract Attributes programs
6. Improved Startup Page to show ActCAD Facebook posts. Added option to skip the start page next time.
7. Use the new HPISLANDDETECTION and HPISLANDDETECTIONMODE system variables to access existing functionality for island detection when creating boundaries.
8. Improved EXPORTLAYOUT command, added right-click option to Layout Tab.
9. Improved performance when:
   • Switching between workspaces
   • Panning and zooming with images when MTMODE is turned on
   • Working with blocks while also using the Selection Filter pane
   • Creating blocks from specific entities
   • Opening the Image Manager dialog box in drawings with large images
10. Improved memory usage when reading TrueType fonts and for internal registry keys used with the operating system.
11. Several fixes in IGES and STEP translators.
12. Fixed issue with the ETRANSMIT command and including the transmittal text report in the output .zip file.
13. BIM fixes:
    • Fixed issue when attaching a BIM underlay when INSUNITS = 0.
    • Several fixes for the BIM pane.
    • Fixed FMUNION for steel entities.
    • Fixed the planar view of AEC entities after creating new AEC entities.
    • Fixed several issues with section and elevation lines.
14. Several fixes for the Properties pane.
15. Several fixes for running IntelliCAD on 4K monitors.
16. Entity Selections: 
    • Several fixes for selection cycling.
    • Fixed issue when using entity snaps with 3D solids.
    • Fixed issue when stretching entities after grip editing.
17. Text:
    • Fixed issue of not recognizing some TrueType fonts with certain versions of Microsoft® Windows®.
    • Many fixes for working with multiline text, including columns, lists, stacked text, and the in-place multiline text editor.
18. Dimensions:
    • Added ability to create dimensions with text that is horizontal in a twisted view.
    • Fixed issue when editing dimension text of angular dimensions.
    • Fixed issues when applying dimensions to layout viewports.
19. Printing:
    • Fixed issue while publishing to specific page setup.
    • Fixed issue with saving print stamp settings.
    • Fixed issue when setting up custom paper size for printing.
20. RENAME command now supports wildcards.
21. SOLIDEDIT command fixed when rotating faces.
22. Fixed issue when using hyperlink tooltips.
23. Fixed issue with IntelliCAD Explorer preview.
24. Fixed issue with user notification when loading raster images and the system is out of memory.
25. Fixed issue when inserting drawings with Korean filenames.
26. Fixed LENGTHEN when using with polylines.
27. Fixed the direction of mesh faces when using AI_WEDGE and AI_BOX.
28. Clickable keywords now allow the default value.
29. Fixed issue with OLE objects in other applications.
30. Fixed display of perspective views.
31. Fixed hatch island detection in reported scenarios.
32. Multiple fixes for the FIND command.
33. Several fixes for XREFNOTIFY command.
34. Several fixes for CLEANSCREEN command.
35. Several fixes for the MLEADER command.
36. Several fixes for annotations.
37. Fixed issue with external reference boundaries and clipped objects.

The new versions are available for download from our downloads section. Existing users can use the "Check For Updates" command to automatically update the latest patch.

ActCAD announces the release of new version 92270 for below mentioned products:

• ActCAD 2020 BIM - 64bit
• ActCAD 2020 Professional - 64bit
• ActCAD 2020 Professional - 32bit
• ActCAD 2020 Standard - 64bit
• ActCAD 2020 Standard - 32bit

Below are the important changes in this particular release:

1. Implemented Network Licensing Technology
2. Implemented USB Dongle Licensing Technology
3. Several improvements to existing License mechanism
4. Some improvements to UI theme and icons
5. All new PDF printer with page size settings and new SDK version
6. Fixed bugs in Change Numeric Text values programs
7. Fixed some issues in P&ID label text add-on program
8. Fixed: space at the end of the line is not recognized as Enter in LISP mode
9. Fixed: Ctrl+Shift+right-click doesnt work when PANSTYLE is ON
10. Fixed: Selection pane does not retain its position after restarting ActCAD
11. Fixed some API related issues
12. Fixed some issues related to Object reactors
13. Fixed: new paper standards added in a printer settings are not displayed in ActCAD
14. Fixed: cannot set custom paper size
15. Fixed: some issues with Block visualization
16. Fixed: crash issue of wrong document return form Command context
17. Fixed: [Mtext][List]Not possible to disable the Auto Bullets and Numbering feature (MTEXTDETECTSPACE)
18. Fixed: crash issue of handling some system variables
19. Fixed: some crash issue of CUI dialog
20. Fixed: some crash issue while initializing print command
21. Fixed: crash issue of creating some menu items
22. Fixed: some crash issues while handling Splines
23. Fixed: some crash issue related to print dialog settings save
24. Fixed: some crash issue related to region builder

The new versions are available for download from our downloads section. Existing users can use "CheckForUpdates" command to automatically update latest patch.

ActCAD announces the release of new version 92260 for below-mentioned products:

• ActCAD 2020 BIM - 64bit
• ActCAD 2020 Professional - 64bit
• ActCAD 2020 Professional - 32bit
• ActCAD 2020 Standard - 64bit
• ActCAD 2020 Standard - 32bit

It is an important release with a few important improvements and bug fixes. Below are brief details about the improvements:

1. Improved Licensing Mechanism
2. Fixed some execution issues of PDF2DXF command in BIM
3. Several improvements to User Interface, menus, and icons
4. Added few more options to Right-Click Menu
5. Fixed the hover and highlight issues of entity snap settings on Ribbon tab
6. Total redesign of BIM module icons and colors
7. BIM commands moved to 3D modeling workspace
8. BIM pane added and fixed issues
9. Drawings Settings command fixed in CUI
10. Added STEP/IGES export options to Output menu
11. Fixed the issue of Staircase in BIM module
12. Fixed the issue of Pick Box Color setting and editing
13. Fixed the issue of Cross Hair/Cursor Color settings and editing
14. Fixed the issue of X, Y, Z axes colors in 2D model view with a provision to change default white colors
15. Fixed the issues of TABLE grips and snap points
16. Fixed the crash issue while writing some text in MTEXT
17. Fixed the MTEXT style changing wrong properties
18. Fixed UI programs and Crash issue on Menu creation
19. Fixed some exception in BCLOSE command
20. Fixed some issues while handling Fonts
21. Updated Grip points manager to fix visibility issues
22. Support of XREF files for Revit models
23. Fixed the icon of Selection Cycling
24. Fixed the issue of Start Page with checkbox setting
25. Fixed the issue of getting Printer Device defaults
26. Fixed the issue of SELFILTER remains open on restart
27. Fixed the issue of Crash with FILTER dialog
28. Fixed the crash issue of setting paper margins using Dev mode
29. Fixed the MTEXT partial-string missing with period(.) character
30. Fixed the issue of ARX compatibility program
31. Fixed incorrect planar view of AEC entities creation
32. Fixed the issue of Ctrl+A if some entities are preselected

New versions are available for download from the Downloads section. Existing 2020 users can use CheckForUpdates command to apply the latest patch automatically over the internet.

We are happy to announce that our new Product ActCAD 2020 BIM released in 64bit version. Below are the major highlights of this software:

•  Architectural Objects like Walls, Doors, Windows, Roofs, Slabs etc.
•  Structural objects like Steel sections
•  BIM tabs in Tool Palettes
•  Support for attaching underlays for RVT, IFC and RFA files
•  2D Sections and Elevations from 3D objects
•  Convert Polylines to Walls with one click
•  Right mouse click options to Rotate Views
•  BIMATTACH command to attach BIM model as custom object
•  BIMPANE command to open the BIM pane to interact with BIM model
•  BIMPANECLOSE command to close the BIM pane
•  BIMIMPORT command to import BIM model and split it into TA objects where possible

For complete details, please check our ActCAD 2020 BIM product page.

ActCAD announces the release of below products based on latest IntelliCAD 9.2 engine:

• ActCAD 2020 Professional - 64bit
• ActCAD 2020 Professional - 32bit
• ActCAD 2020 Standard - 64bit
• ActCAD 2020 Standard - 32bit

This is a major release compared to our previous release. Below are the list of major improvements and fixes:

• All new IntelliCAD 9.2 engine and new ODA dwg libraries
• Introduced IGES files Import and Export
• Introduced STEP files Import and Export
• Removed fibers/CLR issues to drastically reduce crashes
• Improved OVERKILL command with Dialog interface
• Several improvements to API & LISP functions
• Several improvements to User Interface and icons
• Introduced new command to Thicken Surfaces and Meshes and convert them to 3D Solids
• New Publish command to publish a drawing to the newly supported .dwf/.dwfx formats
• Introduced new Selection Filter Pane similar to Properties Pane
• Improved Grip points for Polygons, rectangle, and Break-lines
• Improved Selection Cycling feature to easily select overlapping entities
• Improved Start page with some new features, quick access to recent drawings, etc.
• Improved SETTINGS (previous Options command) & DSETTINGS (Previous Settings command) Dialogs
• MLTEXT now supports right to left fonts
• Improved Memory Management
• Fixed the issue of Layer Dialog opening
• Range of options available for UNDO and REDO actions
• Fixed the layer issue in UNHIDEOBJECTS command
• All new Splash screens and App Button
• Improved Licensing Technology

The new versions are available for download from our downloads page.

ActCAD announces the release of new version 91441 for ActCAD 2020 Professional. Below is a list of bug fixes and improvements:

• Fixed the issues related to certain crashes during Printing
• Fixed certain color issues on new Black Theme User Interface
• Added Quick Group & Ungroup commands to right click menu
• Modified several UI icons for better visibility on Black theme
• Other minor fixes

New versions are available for download from downloads page. Existing clients can use Check For Updates command to get the latest patch automatically.

ActCAD 2020 Professional new version 91438 released today. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned improvements:

• Improved UI Theme and settings
• Fixed issues with some commands like hatch stretch, fillet, trim, extend etc.
• Changed UCS colors to White in 2D model space and RGB in 3D model space
• Fixed some issues of PDF Printer installation and working
• Import CSV points program modified to include layers, x, y, z coordinates, multiple checkpoints etc.
• Revised New Drawings Creation program to suit new Startup Page
• Added New Drawings program link to Startpage, File Menu, Quick access toolbar etc.
• Fixed some issues with ActCAD Installer and its payloads
• Added New help files with complete rebranding fo ActCAD
• Revised ActCAD Quick Start Guide with many new features
• Fixed some issues with License Transfer
• Fixed some crash issues with .NET CLR
• Fixed some issues with license activation system
• Fixed the issue of objects disappearing from drawing after BEDIT command
• Fixex the issue of ORTHO and LWDISPLAY turned off during BEDIT session
• Fixed the issue of display error in BEDIT mode after changing UCS
• Fixed the issue of BLOCKEDITLOCK System variable
• Fixed the issue of Block icon not updated after Block changes
• Fixed the issue of improper command bar prompts after closing Block Editor
• Fixed the issue of BCLOSE shoing message window before save
• Fixed the issue of BEDIT error while double clicking Dynamic Blocks
• Changed mouse click behavior on Annotation Scale List Statusbar item
• Fixed the crash issue of cancelling Layer Properties Filter Dialog
• Fixed teh crash issue when changing color via properties panel
• Made several improvements to ActCAD build processes
• Fixed the issue of Default Splash screen after ActCAD Registry clean

The new version can be downloaded from Downloads page. 

ActCAD 2020 Professional new update 91434 released today. This is a general maintenance release with some improvements as mentioned below:

• Improved UI colors and Icons for better user experience
• Introduced new Overkill command to quickly clean entitites
• All new Extract Block Attributes program to extract all Text Attributes to CSV file with one click
• Improved commands for HIDEOBJECTS and SHOWOBJECTS
• Improved Right click and context menus
• Fixed some issues with add-on programs
• Fixed website links for few menu items
• Improved Trial/License Key activation Dialogs
• Improved installer programs for smooth installation
• Fixed issues with some AEC object unlock modules
• Fixed some crash issues while using snaps
• Fixed the issue of Block explorer becomes slow and drawing and memory leaks with a specific 3D drawing
• Revised ODA DWG libraries to version 5116

The new version can be downloaded from Downloads page. Feel free to contact us in case of any questions.

We are glad to announce that ActCAD 2020 is now released based on new IntelliCAD 9.1 Engine. Below is a detailed list of improvements:

• All new dark grey user interface and new icons
• Native support of DWG 2018 & 2019
• IntelliCAD 9.1 & ODA 4.3 Libraries
• Attach digital signatures to .dwg files and validate them
• Command options are now clickable in the command bar
• Introduced a Start Page while starting Act IntelliCAD
• Clean Screen On/Off in the status bar to hide most UI items
• Block Manager tool palette to manage Blocks between drawings
• Many new commands like resetui, cui, wssave, gradient etc.
• Introduced new in-place Block Editor for easy block editing
• New System Variable Manager to manage system variables
• Several improvements to commands, features and performance
• New Sketchmode option to enable Rotate, stretch and move
• Improved Hatch programs especially on flood fills
• New Convert to Mesh and Convert to Surface commands
• High Resolution PDF Pritner
• All New PDF to DXF Converter
• Import PCD Point Cloud Data (both Binary & ASCII)Native support of DWG 2018 & 2019

The new version is available in both 64bit and 32bit installers and can be downloaded from Downlaods Page.

ActCAD LLC, USA accounces the release of new maintenance patch 84807 for ActCAD 2019 Products. Below is a brief log of improvements:

• Fixed the issue of Grips loosing their functionality after using _COPYBASE
• Fixed the issue of Attributes not visualized after using _COPYCLIP and _PASTEBLOCK
• Fixed the issue of slow loading of Block explorer
• Few tweaks to improve speed and performance
• Few minor improvements to License Activation System

The new versions are available for download on Downloads page.

ActCAD announces new maintenance release of below mentioned products:

• ActCAD 2019 Professional - 64bit
• ActCAD 2019 Professional - 32bit
• ActCAD 2019 Standard- 64bit
• ActCAD 2019 Standard - 64bit

This is a general maintenance release with minor fixes and performance improvements. Below is list of brief improvements:

• Improved LH Sections Program for easy usage
• Fixed some issues with Block Attributes Creation
• Fixed the slow operation issue of Block Explorer in a specific drawing
• Fixed the issue of getting KWORD input from doAskForPoint when scripting
• Fixed the issue of hovering over entities adds them to the previous Selection Set
• Updated ODA dwg libraries to version 4793

The latest version is available for download on Downloads Page.

ActCAD announces the release of new version 84803 for below mentioned products:

• ActCAD 2019 Professional - 64bit
• ActCAD 2019 Professional - 32bit

This is another major release of ActCAD software with several improvements and enhancements. Below is a brief list of improvements:

• Integrated new Artisan 3D Rendering module to ActCAD. Artisan Renderer is now available along with ActCAD software at no extra cost.
• All new PDF printer with best possible resolution and high quality PDFs to support Gradient hatches.
• Totally Revised and Redesigned User Interface with new Ribbon Tabs, menus, toolbars etc.
• 100s of new ActCAD Icons for Ribbon items and Drop down menus
• Added new AIDIMFLIPARROW Command
• Added new TJUST Command
• Added new TEXTJUSTIFICATION Command
• Added new TCASE Command
• Added new TEXTFIT Command
• Added new AI_SELALL Command with SELALL Alias
• Added new AI_DESELECT Command with DESELECT Alias
• Added new GRADIENT Command to launch Gradient Hatch Dialog
• Added new GATTE Command for Group Attributes Editing
• Added new LHSECTIONS Command to create L-Sections & H-Sections drawings based on CSV data
• Added Define View (DVIEW) &  Viewport (VPORTS)options in Layout Menu
• Added many Right Mouse Click Options
• Added ActCAD Quick Start Guide to quickly migrate from other CAD to ActCAD
• Added New Uninstall Feedback System
• Added New Start-up Dialog showing many useful options and Trial Days
• Improved Licensing Mechanism to Convert Trial to License Key activation at any time
• Simplified License Transfer/Key Deactivation Mechanism
• Improved DIM command to directly select various dimensioning commands
• Added Single Attribute Edit Command to Interface
• Added Multiple Attribute Edit Command to Interface
• Revised ODA Library version to 4793
• Fixed the selection issue of Polygonal viewport properties by double-click
• Fixed the issue of slow zoom/pan in layouts with several viewports

The new versions can be downloaded from this Downloads Page.

We strongly recommend our existing customers to totally uninstall the old version and reinstall this new version manually. Please contact us on "support@actcad.com" for any technical assistance.