ACTCAD Software Updates & Fixes

ActCAD 2025 New update 1310479 released based on latest IntelliCAD 13.1 engine. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes and improvements:

• Improved some settings for Help files in ACTCAD installer
• Introduced new SYMMLINE command for symmetric drawing of entities
• Added new BARCODE command to generate barcodes based on text
• Added new EXPORTLAYERS command to export all layers to a specified file
• Added new DOFF command for dynamically offsetting entities on both sides
• Added new QUICKLAYER command to quickly create a new layer with all properties
• Fixed an issue with timestamps in .irx files

The new versions are available from ACTAD download page.

ActCAD 2025 New update 1310475 released based on latest IntelliCAD 13.1. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes and improvements:

• Fixed PDF options initialization in the PUBLISH function
• Optimized ViewTableRecord initialization to enhance speed
• Integrated DEU, ITA, KOR, and PLK translations and resolved text truncation warnings
• Ensured drawing and layout names are used correctly when not combining sheets
• Added assignment of the system variable LASTPOINT for intermediate roof points
• Resolved issue with table size changes after updating from source file
• Allowed conversion of numbers to decimal in the Width field of Wall in AEC Styles Manager
• Resolved IFCUnderlayObj::subErase exception during UNDO
• Corrected handling of the "Slope" angle value in the properties palette
• Fixed issue where simple shapes could not be trimmed correctly
• Improved functionality for both ACAD Dynamic and ICAD Advanced blocks
• Displayed user-defined block name in addition to anonymous block name
• Improved block name retrieval for correct QSELECT behavior
• Fixed issue where grips remained in the old position after moving entities
• Used English localized path to ensure help command works in non-English versions
• Implemented fixes based on CADtel donations
• Restored Adeko image processing and optimized deferred image converter calls
• Introduced BUILDSOURCEID sysvar to identify the build origin
• Prevented images from disappearing when exiting is canceled
• Corrected grip behavior for polylines and rectangles
• Included missing .NET DLLs in the API directory
• Fixed incorrect fillet behavior with lines
• Resolved issue with FILLET command on polylines containing curved elements
• Optimized entity transformation to reduce context switches
• Fixed graphical artifacts and OdError(eNotThatKindOfClass) exception
• Improved FIND functionality to locate text within dimensions
• Allowed dynamic switching between TRIM and EXTEND using the SHIFT key
• Ensured icedEnqueueCommandC executes immediately when IntelliCAD is idle
• Removed redundant body validation in IcDbModelerGeometry class
• Corrected text height in tables
• Improved block insertion jig to handle alignment grips dynamically
• Resolved issue where print scale units were not saved correctly
• Corrected sorting order in the Layer Explorer dialog
• Fixed fillet command issue on polylines with curved elements and removed obsolete constraints
• Added automatic local copy save when saving to a remote location fails
• Ensured invisible attributes are not selectable for editing
• Ensured m_spOwner->assertWriteEnabled() is called during undo operations
• Corrected transformation matrix update when modifying primitives
• Reset last osnap point when moving blocks by alignment grip
• Improved slicing functionality to consider full surface instead of the first face
• Resolved incorrect perpendicular snapping behavior when stretching entities
• mproved handling of unsupported string formats in IcadUnitsFormatter
• Introduced QCDECIMALSEPARATOR system variable to control decimal separator behavior
• Disabled property palettes while calculations are performed to prevent IntelliCAD from freezing
• Fixed issue with XREF UNDO operations
• Improved Licensing Technology
• Introduced new ETT Command for VISUAL EXTENSION
• Added LAYULKALL Command for Unlocking of all layers
• Added JPGOUT Command that Exports entities to JPG file format
• Introduced EDTXT to Change, replace, and edit text
• Added new TXT40, TXT41, TXT50, TXT51 for Various text-related operations
• New LCW command introduced
• Added CLOSELINE functionality to enhance line closing operations
• Introduced new ARCSUM Command to sum up arc properties
• Added OUTLINE Command for improved boundary management
• Implemented COMMANDLINE and COMMANDLINEHIDE Commands for Enhanced command-line visibility options
• Added TEXTBOX command for improved text box management
• Added new DIMUPDATE command to update dimension Properties
• Introduced CHGDIMTEXT command to change the dimension text
• Added BCHGCOL, BCHYLAY, BCHGTANG, BCHGTHGT, and BCHGWID for batch processing of color, layers, angles, text height, and width
• Improved attribute editing functionality with the ATTIPEDIT command
• Introduced COEXPORT command to export coordinates
• Added CHANGEZ command to modify elevation values
• Implemented LOCKUP and UNLOCK commands for layer security management
• Added LAYOUTMERGE command to facilitate layout merging operations
• Extended OFFSET functionality with the OFFSET_NEW command
• Introduced SPLINE2LINE and SPLINE2PLINE commands for conversion purposes
• Added LINE2PL command to convert lines to polylines
• Implemented SALPL For more orientation of polylines while drawing
• Enhanced selection capabilities with GETLAYSEL, GETCOLSEL, GETENTSS, GETBLKSEL, GETENTCOLSEL, GETENTLAYSEL, and GETLAYCOLSEL commands
• Added TXTWEI, TXTWID, TXTANG, and TXTPOS commands for advanced text formatting and positioning
• Improved text modification with CHGTXT and CHGSTY commands
• Introduced TXTBREAK command to break text into segments
• Implemented DELANN command for deleting annotations
• Added new XDATA and XDLIST commands for data listing
• Added new ISODRAFT command for isometric drafting in 2D plane

The new versions are available from ActCAD download page.

ActCAD 2025 New update 130789 released for PREMIUM,STANDARD and MAP DRAFTER. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes and improvements:

• Updated ODA Libraries to latest version
• Added a sysvar to identify build number
• Fixed Move command slow issue for a given drawing
• Added Functions needed by NCP Global
• Fixed Graphics zoom and pan actions issue when some CAD commands are canceled
• Fixed crash issue after changing wall length

The new versions are available from ActCAD download page.

ActCAD 2025 New update 130773 released for PREMIUM,STANDARD and MAP DRAFTER. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes and improvements:

• Added new DRAWINGCOMPARE feature
• Added new Network License usage tool
• Added new POWERTRIM command
• Added new LANGUAGE_TRANSLATOR command
• Added new block symbols up to 500
• Added new HATCHSETORIGIN command
• Added new HATCHSETBOUNDARY command
• Added new ATTACHURL and DETACHURL commands
• Added new CLIPIT command
• Added new BLEND command
• Implemented new code signing technology
• Improved several dialogs inside ACTCAD
• Improved Installer process
• Fixed RESETBLOCK delete all similar copies of the selected ADV block
• Implemented some IcArx new functions needed by NCP global
• Fixed crash issue when copying and pasting ADV Blocks from one drawing to another
• Fixed MTEXT %% symbol codes not copied and spellchecked correctly
• Improved the ability to work on multiple layouts simultaneously
• Fixed the issue of URL info paste problem
• Fixed the issue of changing an existing Xref Path from absolute to relative
• Fixed the issue of copies of the advanced block missing
• Fixed the hanging issue if ESC or Enter is pressed, hang symptoms appear while running LISP
• Fixed certain compilation issue of .Net code
• Fixed REGENTOOLTIP should work when REGENMODE is Off

The new versions are available from ActCAD download page.

ActCAD 2025 New update 130757 released for PREMIUM,STANDARD and MAP DRAFTER. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes and improvements:

• Improved Licensing Tools
• Made improvements to Network license online activation
• Fixed error in finding the intersection point between a Line and an ellipse when using the Intersect With function.
• Resolved duplicate file override messages in the MKSHAPE command.
• Fixed incorrect behavior of the SURFTRIM command for specific drawings.
• Updated prompts for MKLTYPE and MKSHAPE commands.
• Improved SURFTRIM command to highlight selected entities and resolved modeler issues.
• Fixed installation failure in IntelLiCAD 13.1 installer.
• Corrected layer classification handling for Greek characters by updating locale usage in string comparison.
• Fixed issue in the SURFFILLET command to support regions similar to AutoCAD.
• Resolved font garbling regression issue.
• Fixed font style changes during MTEXT editing.
• Improved QuickCalc unit conversion field behavior to align with Microsoft Calculator functionality.
• Enhanced performance in ICARX API by optimizing memory allocation.
• Fixed read-only access issue causing incorrect behavior during the SURFTRIM command.
• Resolved issue with incorrect row spacing values in array objects modified via the ribbon menu.
• Fixed crash on startup on systems with Turkish language settings by removing unnecessary locale variables.

The new versions are available from ActCAD download page.

ActCAD 2025 New update 130746 released for PREMIUM,STANDARD and MAPDRAFTER. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes:

• Introduced the new AREATABLE command for enhanced area management.
• Added AREA_NEW command as an extension of the AREA command.
• Introduced the COLORLAY command to manage multiple layers.
• Added DPLA command to measure angles between polylines.
• Introduced FIXHATCH command to extend hatch properties.
• Added the INCDOST command.
• Introduced the LEGEND command for enhanced layer management.
• Added LARRAY command as an extension of the Array command.
• Introduced QBG command to modify current drawing settings.
• Implemented search functionality in the BLOCK LIBRARY.
• Fixed certain issues with the SURFTRIM command.
• Improved spacing and values in the CUI settings.
• Fixed a crash on OS with Turkish language settings.
• Resolved issue with closing the Palette Set.
• Fixed overflow error in image scaling and panning operations.
• Made improvements to clipping in selected areas.
• Resolved issue with drawing area values.
• Fixed issue in the Filter column dialog.
• Resolved issue with opening a new drawing when an older version is present.
• Improved functionality of the MTEXT command.
• Enhanced performance of SELECTIONCYCLING.
• Fixed issue with displaying rectangular corners in window view.
• Added new commands to the UI.
• Added additional options to the UI.
• Fixed layer settings issues.
• Resolved issue with the FLATSHOT command.
• Fixed validation issue with the IFC command.
• Resolved crash issue when changing wall length.
• Fixed issue with the -VIEWCTL command.
• Updated graphics settings to improve stability.
• Fixed issues with the HIDE command.
• Resolved issue with the QLEADER command to ensure it respects annotative styles.
• Fixed display issues with TIFF images containing transparency.
• Resolved issue where ssget cleared grips during selection.
• Improved focus handling on mouse over, eliminating extra clicks.
• Fixed issues with transparent snap enablement from the status bar.

The new versions are available from ActCAD download page.

ActCAD 2025 New update 13729 released for PREMIUM,STANDARD and MAPDRAFTER.This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes

• Fixed Certain issues with File Type settings
• Added some more variables to optimize the installer settings
• Fixed Certain crash issue with Block editor
• Fixed issue with working of VIEWCTL
• Corrected tracking and creation of temporary points
• Added new parameters to the settings of AEC Dimension Style
• Improved HIDE command functionality
• Improved DIMANNO command functionality
• Fixed Certain issues with transparency of images and colors
• Fixed issue with SSGET functionality
• Improved functionality with moves of mouse over
• Fixed issue with entity snaps in status bar
• Fixed certain crash issue while opening and closing the files
• Improved compatibility of drag and drop layouts
• Improved functionality of selectall
• Increased ability to operate on multiple layouts
• Fixed certain errors with incremental save of drawings with digital signatures
• Fixed issue with Hatch command
• Improved speed of loading and unloading of drawing files
• Fixed issue with TABLE command
• Fixed certain issues with DATAEXTRACTION functionality
• Fixed Crash issue while entering incorrect values
• Added few more CDA properties
• Fixed unexpected messages while working with AECDIMENSIONS
• Fix of system variables
• Fixed certain issue with misplacing and underlining of text
• Improved the Drawing file performance

The new versions are available from ActCAD download page.

ActCAD 2025 New Version released.This is a major release of Intellicad 13.0

• Implemented Flatshot for creating 2D representations of 3D objects
• Added Solid Profile to generate profiles of 3D solids
• Introduced Make Shape to convert objects into shapes
• Enabled Compile to SHX for compiling fonts to SHX format
• Created Make Linetype for generating custom linetypes
• Enhanced BIM Support with IFC Validate for validating IFC files
• Added RVT to IFC for converting RVT files to IFC format
• Introduced Corner Window Command for managing corner windows in BIM models
• Enabled Dimension AEC Entities for dimensioning Architectural, Engineering, and Construction entities
• Improved Manage Layers for .ifc Underlays for controlling layers in IFC underlays
• Defined New Element Styles for elements like roof slabs, dimensions, and structural members
• Enabled BMP Out for exporting bitmaps
• Implemented Undelete for recovering deleted entities
• Added Copy Nested Entities for copying entities within nested groups
• Introduced Parallel Entity Snap for snapping entities parallel to each other
• Enhanced Explorer Command for better management of entities with views, external references, blocks, and layer filters
• Added Network, Offset, Fillet, Extend, and Trim commands for working with surfaces
• Updated to ODA SDKs Version 2024.12 for improved compatibility and development
• Released IntelliCAD IcARX, a pre-release version compatible with AutoCAD® Object ARX
• Enabled Dynamic Block Creation for advanced blocks with support for dynamic creation and editing, with AutoCAD compatibility
• Integrated Bing Maps API for geographic location functionality, including coordinate system dictionaries in the installer
• Enhanced 3Dconnexion Support with customizable commands, macros, and radial menus for input devices, and coordinated marketing efforts
• Introduced Revision Control as a preview feature using .dsf files, with an option to enable in test builds
• Updated Development Environment Requirements to include Visual Studio 2022, Windows SDK v10.0.22621.0, and Platform Toolset v143
• Improved Localization with translation updates planned in collaboration with BackToCAD for future releases
• Added AIDIMSTYLE command for managing dimension styles
• Introduced AREATEXT command for creating area-based text annotations
• Implemented BREPLACE command for replacing block references
• Added CENTERMARKSET command for setting center marks
• Introduced CHBLOCKBASEPOINT command for changing the base point of a block
• Enabled CONVERTPOLY command for converting polylines to different types
• Added COORDSLABEL command for labeling coordinate points
• Introduced COUNTTABLE command for generating tables with counts
• Enabled CUTBASE command for cutting with a base point
• Added DIMPOLYALIGNED command for aligning dimensions to polylines
• Implemented EXOFFSET command for extended offset operations
• Introduced GCEQUAL command for setting geometric constraints to equal
• Added GCTANGENT command for setting geometric constraints to tangent
• Enabled INSERTPOINTSVALUES command for inserting point values
• Introduced LAYOPP command for opposing layer operations
• Added MEASUREGEOM command for measuring geometric properties
• Implemented MERGEHATCH command for merging hatch patterns
• Introduced POLYFIT command for fitting polylines
• Enabled PREFIXSUFFIX command for adding prefixes and suffixes to text
• Added QBREAK command for breaking objects at specified points
• Introduced QRCODE command for generating QR codes
• Enabled RTEXT command for creating rotated text
• Added SLOPETEXT command for displaying slope text annotations
• Implemented TEXTMASK command for masking text
• Introduced TEXTUNMASK command for unmasking text

The new versions are available from ActCAD download page.

ActCAD 2024 new update 121344 released for all produts. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes:

• Fixed New Drawing Creation command on tabs
• Fixed attributes editor issue of highlighting different selected item
• Fixed issue with Units command
• Improved performance of MAPCLPLINE command
• Fixed issues of Trial Days display on Key Activation Dialog
• Improved check for updates command
• Minor cleanup issues are fixed with Print command
• Added new functionality to regen of objects
• Fixed certain issues in LINETYPE command
• Fixed certain drawnig error with Mtext command
• Improved the performance of Block base point handling
• Fixed certain crash issue while opening and closing files
• Fixed crash certain issue on exiting the drawing
• Fixed certain crash issue with AEC styles
• Fixed issue applying a Entity transparency in preview
• Fixed certain performance error with OVERKILL command
• Fixed certain crash issue with "Edit Block Definition" dialog box
• Fixed some incorrect behaviour of TABLET command
• Implemented some improvements in HATCH command
• Fixed certain issue while using TANGENT ESNAP
• Solved issue with duplicate Attributes management
• Fixed some minor changes on jpg images while inserting
• Fixed certain issues in entity selection
• Fixed certain Advanced Block issues
• Fixed the switch layout issue
• Improved functionality of XREF Command

The new versions are available from ActCAD download page.

ActCAD 2024 new update 121322 released for products Standard, Professional, Prime, Map Drafter and Nesting. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes:

• Added MKSHAPE command
• Added MKLTYPE command
• Fixed crash issue after changing wall length
• Fixed AcGeVector2d 0 length issue in ICARX API
• Fixed AcGeVector3d 0 length issue in ICARX API
• Improved speed of hatch boundary recognition
• Fixed certain crash issue during application exit
• Fixed certain crash issue with IRX api exit
• Fixed hanging issue of a viewport while panning
• Fixed Table stretch preview issue
• Fixed certain error during SOLIDEDIT command
• Fixed out of memory error while handling OLE
• Fixed SHX file issue during MKSHAPE command
• Fixed issue with Follow option in ARC command
• Fixed standard scale display issue of viewport
• Fixed crash issue with find and replace of certain pattern

The new versions are available from ActCAD download page.

ActCAD 2024 new update 121312 released for products Standard, Professional, Prime, Map Drafter and Nesting. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes:

• All new IntelliCAD 12.1 Engine
• Improved Start Page with additional links
• Improved speed and performance
• Drag a .dwg file to tool palette to add it as a block on the tool palette
• Advanced Blocks (similar to Dynamic Blocks in other CAD)
• Provision to convert Dynamic Blocks to Advanced Blocks
• Many improvements to ActCAD 2024 Prime product related to AEC
• Improved Quick Properties
• Improved API to support ARX
• Several improvements to data extraction
• Fixed issues in Trial Left days
• Resize model space viewports
• Toggle the display of the printable area boundary in paper space
• load and save print stamp setting (.pss) files
• Specify the IFC4 or IFC4x3 schema when exporting to .ifc files
• Set display properties for AEC styles



The new versions are available from ActCAD download page.

ActCAD 2024 Map Drafter new version released. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes:

• All new MAPCLPLINE Command
• Added multi-point image rectification technology
• Added support for A0 grid images
• Improved Gap Find command
• Improved Overlap check command
• Improved interface for Map commands

The new versions are available from ActCAD download page.