New array options are available to create copies of objects arranged in RECTANGULAR, POLAR, or PATH pattern. The new array object is a whole (dynamic block). It can be dynamically adjusted by number of objects, spacing and other related parameters through Ribbon panel and Multifunctional Grips.

New CLIP command clips a block, external reference, image, viewport, and underlay (PDF or DGN) to a specified boundary. It can be used to replace XCLIP, IMAGECLIP, VPCLIP, PDFCLIP, DGNCLIP commands.

Converts one or a bunch of selected drawing files to another DWG version available. The newly generated file can overwrite the original file, and it can also be compressed into a self-extracting EXE file or a ZIP file to facilitate batch format conversion of the entire project drawing.

Creates a section object that acts as a cutting plane through 3D objects and saves the selected section plane as a 2D or 3D block. You can move the section object dynamically in a 3D model or in a surface area. You can use the active section to analysis model by moving the section object in the object. Create cross-sectional views that can be saved or reused.

Sets the display order of all the fill patterns to back position from all other objects.

Creates a new object of the same type and properties as selected object but with different geometric values.

Executes a command repetitively, avoiding press enter or space bar key.

Changes the property of the selected objects to ByLayer including color, linetype, lineweight, and materials.

Ribbon, command line and status bar enhancements provide better user design experience. Show or hide ribbon to increase work space are, type any command and visualize it at command line and select a bunch of drafting options from status bar.

The command preview provides you a quick feedback of the active command. It shows you exactly how the objects will look when the “TRIM”, “EXTEND” and “HATCH” command is executed. As you make changes within the command, you can instantly preview the final result.

Improve 2D/3D drawing printing quality via Plot with transparency and Shade plot options. With Display plot styles option you can assign different plot style tables to each layout in your drawing.

A new snap option (Geometric Center) has been added to improve the snap center of any kind of polygonal object.

Automatically dimensions and counts the area of closed objects and export the result to a table in the drawing area.

Command allows you to customize and predefine the associated layer of command to streamline drafting workflow.

Quickly screate a viewport on layout space by specifying an area in the model space. And then calculate the viewport size according to the set ratio and locate the viewport in the layout space.

Command helps to specify attribute of blocks with incremental value, and to modify attribute value of blocks according to the sort method. This command can increase block attribute value that contains a number or letter.

With the new SELECTIONCYCLING system variable you can quickly select overlapped or coincident objects in current drawing as well as set selection cycling options.

Within the option dialog box, under “Users Preferences” tab, you can find the new “Hidden Message Settings” option that controls the display of previously hidden messages. After a message has been hidden, it can be viewed and re-activated.

Using the right-click + drag method, you can select an object, then hold down the right mouse button and move to a different location, then release the right mouse button and select from the popup context menu different options like Move, Copy, Paste as Block.

The new WORKSPACE command allows to create, modify and save workspaces current. You can customize ribbon or classic workspace to suit interface environment needs much easier.

The new MKSHAPE command creates a shape definition based on selected objects. You can create custom linetypes easily. If you create a shape that exceeds 2200 bytes of data, MKSHAPE creates complex geometry shapes to form a single shape.

The new VPSCALE command reports the real scale of the current viewport of a selected layout viewport through the command line.

The new MOVEBAK command changes the destination folder for drawing backup (BAK) files. Once you specify a path, the drawing’s BAK files is placed in that path after every save operation.

Now on the command line, after executing the drawing compare command (-CMP), you can input the old, new, and compared drawing file path conveniently.

GstarCAD 2019 supports .IFC file format import. IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) is a popular format used in building and construction industry that provides interoperability between different software applications. In GstarCAD 2019 you will have two import options as “Block Definition” with high fidelity data, and import as “AEC Object” that will be supported soon.

GstarCAD Collaboration Tool is an embedded plugin available for GstarCAD platform aimed to help CAD designers work together among a single referenced drawing file at the same time, control drawing revisions and manage medium, big or complex projects with ease and reliability, reducing communication barriers across different industries.

Now Mtext supports check spelling that determines whether as you type spell checking is on or off. If you are typing a wrong word it will show a red line under the text. In addition, you can correct a word easily by selecting an alternate word from the Suggestions list or type a word in the Suggestions box.

Now you can 'import' additional drawing layouts into your sheet set file using the Sheet Set Manager. When import layouts as sheets you are creating a new pointer to an existing drawing.

Now design center offers a quick way to update instances of block. Redefining a block allows you to overwrite each block instance without changing the block name, all while keeping the original block’s position. Alternatively, if you just copy a newer version of a block into your active drawing, the block will not update – it will instead inherent the active drawing’s block definition. By redefining a block, there is no need for deleting, purging, and copying.

Some hatch related system variables have been implemented; HPANNOTATIVE, HPISLANDDETECTION, HPMAXAREAS, HPORIGINSTOREASDEFAULT, HPQUICKPREVTIMEOUT, HPLASTPATTERN, HPLAYER, HPLINETYPE, HPPICKMODE, HPRELATIVEPS.

GstarCAD 2020 offers you a concise and familar interface which you can easily to custom. The new attractive dark color theme and icon designs will reduce your eyes strain and you will enjoy the working environment in different ways according to your preference.

Quick properties is a set of objects properties displayed through the properties palette. GstarCAD 2020 is able to customize your own quick properties to meet your needs.

More new features added in GstarCAD Collaboration, helps CAD designers work together among a mutual drawing reference environment at the same time.

Since IFC format supported in GstarCAD 2020, you can import and export standard IFC file format, as well as view 3D models by category and operate in GstaCAD conveniently.

Import TrueType text, the geometry, and raster images from a PDF file or underlay into a current drawing as GstarCAD objects and export drawings to PDF file.

In GstarCAD 2020, the way to edit in size a basic 3D solid has been improved, Select the solid then drag the grips to increase length, width or height.

GstarCAD 2020 brings you a more concise and lively 3D visualization, you can apply more new attractive visual styles and adjust the brightness of the 3D drawing.

More objects supported by JOIN command in GstarCAD 2020. Included line, pline, arc and spline.

Support for high resolution monitors continues to be improved in GstarCAD 2020 to ensure the best possible viewing experience even on 4K displays and higher.