Installation

The default installation has been sped up. In addition, a network installation wizard helps you install AutoCAD on a network, install the Autodesk License Manager, and set it up for push/pull distribution to network clients.

Configuration Options

All of the AutoCAD configuration options have been consolidated within the Preferences dialog box. The settings that you specify are stored in the Windows system registry.
+   On the Files tab, you can specifies the search locations for support files.
+   On the Performance tab, you can optimize the performance of AutoCAD.
+   On the Compatibility tab, you can specify general operating preferences relative to the behavior of previous releases.
+   On the Display tab, you can specify AutoCAD display options, including drawing and text window parameters.
+   On the Pointer tab, you can optimize the performance of your mouse or digitizer.
+   On the Printer tab, you can configure your current printer (Settings are stored in AutoCAD configuration file).
+   On the Profiles tab, you can to customize the AutoCAD environment for a specific user and to set up multiple-user environments.

Network Printing

You can now configure AutoCAD directly for network print queues during configuration. When configuring a hard-copy device, enter n for network when prompted for the type of port to which the device is connected. You can also choose to configure AutoCAD for multiple plots using the batchplt.exe utility.

File Sharing

AutoCAD now uses the Windows operating system for sharing files, eliminating the old DWK system of file locking.  

Network License Manager

AutoCAD licenses can now be shared (or "floated") over a TCP/IP-enabled network. You can install the License Manager software and tools using the Network Setup Wizard. For more information on networking, see the online Installation Guide, accessible through the Help menu.

For More Information

For more information about how to use the new features, see online Help, accessible from the Help menu, or by entering help at the command line.