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.

GstarCAD 2021 supports importing and exporting the settings of current version, as well as importing settings of old version, which enable users to avoid repeating same settings when they install the software. Users can also import Tool Palettes from AutoCAD.

GstarCAD 2021 supports point cloud file extensions (.rcp and .rcs) as attachment in a drawing. Users can apply object color and RGB scan colors to display point cloud data.

GstarCAD 2021 supports new RAPIDDIST command, which measures distance and angle between 2D objects along X, Y axis rapidly by moving your mouse.

GstarCAD 2021 supports CONVTOSOLID, CONVTOMESH and CONVTOSURFACE commands which allow to convert eligible objects into 3D solids, meshes or 3D surfaces.

GstarCAD 2021 supports SURFOFFSET command, which allows to create a parallel surface at a specified distance from the original surface.

GstarCAD 2021 supports POLYSOLID command, which allows to create 3D solid in a shape of a wall directly or by selecting existing polylines.

GstarCAD 2021 supports PLANESURF command, which allows to create a planar surface by selecting closed objects or specifying the opposite corners of a rectangular surface.

GstarCAD 2021 supports CONVTONURBS command, which allows to convert solids and procedural surfaces to NURBS surfaces.

In GstarCAD 2021, users can hatch objects with hatch patterns from Tool Palettes by clicking and move the mouse on the object. Users can easily modify the properties of the hatch patterns as well.

New enhancement of MText editor supports Numbering, Superscript, Subscript, Combining Paragraphs, Matching Text format and Adding Deletelines to selected text.

When you plot to PDF with any options in GstarCAD 2022, the TTF (Truetype fonts) text is output as searchable and editable text with smooth border display. Hyperlinks are retained and remain clickable. Third-party tools can easily read all information of the PDF, and you are able to search, copy text and add electronic signatures, etc.

The display after plotting with transparency is much clearer and more accurate. The raster images are able to be plotted with transparency. The Line Weight and Line Type are displayed correctly after plotting with transparency. The annotative objects are displayed accurately and in high quality after plotting with transparency.

Large raster images in different sizes and formats can be previewed and plotted smoothly. The plotting speed of 1-Bit and 32-Bit color raster images increases exponentially. The display after plotting rotated or cropped raster images is more accurate and the size of the plotted PDF is greatly reduced.

The display after hidden shade plotting is significantly improved, which is much more accurate and clearer than before. And the lines, polylines, arcs, circles, ellipses and other objects after hidden shade plotting now have smoother boundaries.

In GstarCAD 2022, more formats and larger size raster images are supported, the display of raster images modification is more accurate as well.

In GstarCAD 2022, the Multi-Line objects can be easily trimmed or extended by various objects like lines, polylines, circles, arcs, ellipses, splines, etc.

In GstarCAD 2022, most group commands are organized into a Groups Panel in the ribbon, making it more convenient to create group, edit group, ungroup and control group display by clicking icons in the ribbon directly.

In GstarCAD 2022, the display quality of line objects can be improved with an anti-aliasing system variable, and drawings are automatically regenerated when zooming or panning.

The speed of operating FIND command in a complex drawing has increased 5 to 10 times in GstarCAD 2022.

The DIMREASSOCIATE command allows associating or reassociating selected dimensions to objects or points on objects.

The DIMREGEN command allows updating the positions of all associative dimensions in Model space or Layouts.

A new option Polygon(P) has been added to DIMCENTER command, which allows you to mark center of polygons easily.

The “Stretch dimension group” option in the dynamic grip menu allows adjusting all dimensions which share grips with each other at once.

The system variable DIMLAYER specifies a default layer for dimensions, and basic dimensions will be created on that layer automatically instead of creating dimensions on current layer.

There are 351 ACET (AutoCAD Express Tools) interfaces supported in GstarCAD 2022. Now, more AutoCAD Express Tools and ‘Plug-in’ functionalities developed with these interfaces can be loaded and executed successfully.

In GstarCAD 2022, the fast select command FASTSEL allows selecting all the objects that touch the selected object, including lines, polylines, circles, arcs, attribute definitions, text, Mtext, ellipses, and images.

In GstarCAD 2022, you can enable single-document mode by setting SDI system variable to 1, and then only one drawing is allowed to be open at a time.

In GstarCAD 2022, you can select LAYULKALL command to unlock all the locked layers immediately, instead of unlocking them one by one.

In GstarCAD 2022, the CHANGEBASE command allows changing the base point position of a block. You can move the base point and keep objects staying in original position, or move objects and keep base point staying in original position.

The LAYDRAWORDER feature allows rearranging the layers. You are able to select one or more layers, and bring them to front or send them to back.

In GstarCAD 2022, you can use two values of the system variable DIMTOFFSET to set two kinds of gap styles between the arrows and text, one is the same as AutoCAD, another reduces the gap.

Multi-Core is supported in GstarCAD 2023, which makes the performance significantly optimized. The speed of opening drawings increases by almost 100%, and the operation process is much smoother.

The 64Bit Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) has been supported in the GstarCAD 64bit version since GstarCAD 2023. You are able to access and use the VBA integrated development environment (VBAIDE) and work with the GstarCAD object model.

GstarCAD 2023 GRX is perfectly compatible with AutoCAD ObjectARX 2020 APIs, programs can be successfully compiled, loaded and used without editing code. You just need to modify some options of the Configuration Properties and Rebuild Solution.

In GstarCAD 2023, "Ribbon Control Elements" and "Toolbar Control Elements" items are added to the categories drop-down list in the command list pane of the CUI editor, which you can select to filter and add elements quickly.

The BAUTHORPALETTE command is supported in GstarCAD 2023 to enhance the compatibility of the block editor. You can open the Block Authoring Palettes window in the Block Editor with this command.

The BTABLE command is supported in GstarCAD 2023 to enhance the compatibility of the block editor. You can enter the BTABLE command to store variations of a dynamic block in the Block Properties Table.

In GstarCAD 2023, the REVCLOUD command adds “Rectangular”, “Polygonal” “Modify” and “Freehand” options, as well as three more system variables.

In GstarCAD 2023， you can click the Properties button or right-click on the Title bar of the palette or window to enable Anchor left/right, Auto-hide or adjust the transparency of the floating palettes or windows.

The LOCKUP command is supported in GstarCAD 2023. It supports locking and unlocking selected objects in a drawing with a password to prevent others from modifying them.

A new Layout Expand Button is added in GstarCAD 2023. When there are too many layouts in your drawing and some of them are not visible, the Layout Expand Button at the left side of the Layout Tabs can open a layout list that allows jumping to any existing layout quickly.

In GstarCAD 2023, you can enter the AI_EDITCUSTFILE command to open the Program Parameters (PGP) text file where you can add or edit your command aliases.

Online Help is supported in GstarCAD 2023, which will be regularly updated.

In GstarCAD 2023, NaviCube is supported to enhance the viewing experience. It’s a navigation tool that is displayed when you are working in 2D model space or 3D visual style, which allows switching between standard and isometric views more easily.

In GstarCAD 2023, you can enter the VLISP or VLIDE command to launch the Visual Studio Code as the Lisp Debugger, in which you are able to edit and debug Lisp programs conveniently.

In GstarCAD 2023, you can enter VPSYNC to synchronize one or more layout viewports to a master layout viewport to have the exact locations match up.

In GstarCAD 2023, you can enter SYSVARMONITOR command to open the System Variable Monitor dialog box, which can monitor a list of system variables and send notifications when any one of them changes.

DWF files can be imported to GstarCAD 2023, and are available to be edited after exploding with EXPLODE or BURST command.

In GstarCAD 2023, you can enter DIGITALSIGN command to attach a digital signature to a drawing, which can provide reliable information of the origin, identity and status on a drawing file.

In GstarCAD 2023, you can enter the SIGVALIDATE command to check whether the digital signature attached to a drawing file is valid or invalid.

In GstarCAD 2023, you are able to reset GstarCAD settings to default by clicking “Reset Settings to Default” button.

In GstarCAD 2023, you can enter the LAYOUTMERGE command to merge specific layouts into a single layout. All layouts or model are available to be picked, and you can specify an existing layout or enter a new name to create a new layout as the destination layout.

In GstarCAD 2023, you can enter the CLIPIT command to clip or remove specified portions of blocks, Xref drawings, images, and wipeout objects by defining polyline, Spline, circle, arc, ellipse, text, mtext, or attribute definition as clipping boundaries.

In GstarCAD 2023, you can enter the CLOSELINE command to immediately mark unclosed endpoints among selected lines, polylines or arcs, and close them conveniently.

In GstarCAD 2023, you can enter the ATTIPEDIT command to edit the textual contents of an attribute of a block easily and fast when you feel like editing the attribute values in the In-Place Text Editor other than in the attribute editor.

In GstarCAD 2023, SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files are available to be imported and exported.

The stability and performance has significantly improved in GstarCAD 2024, enhancing your design workflow. Large raster images processing is faster and smoother with high display quality, Hatch preview and lineweight display remains in high performance even in complex drawings.

With 100% integrity in core module interfaces that are most commonly used, .NET secondary development interface has been greatly enhanced in GstarCAD 2024. Besides, encoding format of the LISP module has also been optimized and adjusted to ensure complete compatibility.

In GstarCAD 2024, Dynamic Input system is upgraded by adding Dimension Input, vertical Dynamic Prompts list and separating Pointer Input boxes to provide easier-to-use experience for design professionals and improve design efficiency.

IFC files can be imported with complete BIM data in GstarCAD 2024, shown in Properties Panel, and manage entities in IFC Structure Panel.

GstarCAD 2024 brings enhanced functionality to the mechanical and architecture industries by supporting STEP and IGES format files, which enables convenient exchange of 3D CAD data between different software platforms.

You can add, merge and adjust viewports by simply hold and drag the border of viewports with your mouse cursor, making it easier to use.

VPMAX allows you to expand the current layout viewports and switch to Model Space for editing without worrying about messing up viewports’ scales and limits. VPMIN allows you to restores the current layout viewport.

By using an independent batch Digital Signing tool, you can sign DWFX, DWG, DWT, and other files in bulk with digital signatures efficiently.

GstarCAD 2025 now includes Hardware Acceleration, which uses the powerful graphics processing capabilities of the GPU to help the CPU handle tasks more efficiently. This update greatly improves the quality of graphic display and speeds up your work, enhancing the overall performance of the software.

GstarCAD 2025 introduces Parametric Constraints, focusing exclusively on geometric constraints this year. Geometric constraints manage how objects relate to others, enabling automatic adjustments to other objects when changes are made, ensuring design precision and efficiency.

BIM data can now be edited directly in GstarCAD 2025, providing enhanced efficiency for your design workflow!

The SpaceMouse and CadMouse from 3Dconnexion are now supported on GstarCAD 2025. You can manipulate 2D views and 3D perspectives using the controller's joystick, switch views and execute commands using the mouse’s shortcut keys, and you can also customize the mouse button configurations within the driver software for these devices.

Through the Voice Manager panel, you can easily create, record, play, and manage voice annotations in GstarCAD 2025.

BREAKATPOINT command allows you to break the selected object into two objects at a specified point, without the need to specify a second point and create a gap like the BREAK command does.

Different projects or application scenarios may require different units. For example, architectural design might use meters, while mechanical design might use inches. In GstarCAD 2025, the newly added DWGUNITS command allows you to change the units of drawings to meet the standard size and annotation requirements of the drawing and avoid errors due to using different units.

Application Manager is a unified system for plugin management. Users can search, enable/disable, and view details of modular applications within the Application Manager, achieving the most suitable service configuration with minimal resource utilization.

GstarCAD 2025 introduces an incremental save mechanism, boosting SAVEAS speed by over 30% and QSAVE by more than three times. File reading, display, and software initialization are optimized, improving average drawing opening speed by over 25%. TRIM and EXTEND performance on complex drawings improved by 69%, and HATCH display precision is also enhanced, eliminating excess lines in gradient and transparent hatch, ensuring a more efficient workflow.

To create various types of dimensions, you no longer need to switch between different commands. Simply execute the DIM command, hover your mouse cursor over objects to see a dimension preview, click to confirm, and place the dimension. This streamlines the annotation process and enhances efficiency.

On the basis of IFC Import, you can now export IFC files and import RVT files with complete BIM data, and STEP/IGES module will be included in GstarCAD installer, you don't need to install it separately.

The File Tab Bar and Layout Tab Bar in GstarCAD 2025 have been updated with new appearances. Adding "New" and "List" buttons, now you can create, open, switch drawings/layouts directly from the tab bar, making operations more convenient and efficient. Additionally, indicators for “Read Only” or “Modified” files have been added too to provide clearer status visibility.

Lasso selection allows you to create an irregularly shaped window or crossing selection set, which is beneficial when selecting objects in complex drawings. Window Selection has also been optimized by adding Fence, Window Polygon and Crossing Polygon options.

Continuous zooming, panning, and layer-related operations can be undone in one step, streamlining the workflow and reducing repetitive actions.

The Batch Plot feature in GstarCAD 2025 has made comprehensive improvements based on user feedback to support a wider range of scenarios. There are 11 major updates, covering Specify Batch Setup, Plot Setup Options, File Setup and Processing Options, ensuring a more efficient and flexible plotting experience.

The QRCODE command now supports command line mode -QRCODE, facilitating the creation of QR codes via scripts or programs.

After copying data from an Excel worksheet to the clipboard, use the PASTESPEC command and select 'Paste Link' to paste the Excel data as 'DWG Entities'. After insertion, you can modify the table. Additionally, a data link will be automatically created, and you can update this link using the DATALINKUPDATE command.

GstarCAD 2025 introduces key updates to enhance licensing management and security, such as: subscription notifications before expiration, real-time online user number display for the GstarCAD Network License Manager, and the upgrade of the USB standalone dongle from Living Dongle to the Moway Dongle.

GstarCAD offers robust APIs for developers to migrate or build applications on GstarCAD. This year, in addition to the continuous improvement of integrity and compatibility of GRX, .NET and LISP interfaces, GstarCAD 2025 now supports Python, offering over 790 commonly-used python interfaces, thus empowering more robust customization and automation.