Enhanced data integrity. The CAD file now has built-in data integrity checks, such as proper unit and layer settings. AutoCAD automatically checks for the proper unit type of markers, hatch groups, and dimensions, as well as for changes to multiple linked drawings. (video: 3:15 min.)Import a legend from a PDF (optional). Bring a PDF-based legend into your drawing for easy editing and note-taking. (video: 2:15 min.)Ribbon Enhancements:Swipe along the ribbon to navigate the menu to access the drawing tools, customize the ribbon, and add new commands. (video: 1:15 min.)Customize the Ribbon: You can choose from more than 200 custom items to add to the ribbon, such as palettes, templates, and key commands. (video: 2:40 min.)Contextual Help:When you hover your mouse pointer over a command on the ribbon, you can see a quick tip or other helpful information. (video: 2:15 min.)New icon, shape, and symbol sets:On the Utilities tab of the ribbon, you can choose from several brand-new icon sets, as well as more than 100 new shape and symbol sets.New drawing tools:A new one-click Zoom. There’s a new user-defined snap option in the Measurements toolbar.Improvements to existing features:There are enhancements to paths, line styles, character styles, and digitizing.Enhancements to the 3D wireframe visualization.Changes to the command-line:Many options have been removed to make AutoCAD more consistent, as well as easier to learn. There are also several new command-line options that give you more control over the command line.New and updated for AutoCAD 2020The Mesh Option and Data Variables:Use the Mesh Option to display the actual geometry of a line or polyline, rather than just its endpoints. (video: 1:15 min.)Use the Data Variables feature to display information in a drawing and then share that information with other drawings. You can send information by annotation, import from PDF files, and save it as a drawing data variable (DVD) that is visible in other drawings. (video: 2:40 min.) 2be273e24d