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The right-click menu includes some additional updates. In the dialog boxes, the default type is set to
Relative Path unless the relative path is not available—for example, if the drawing has not yet been
saved or the host drawing and external file are located in different disk partitions.
Snap Behavior
A new Legacy option in the Snap tool offers increased flexibility when snapping to grid points. If Snap
Legacy mode is set to yes, the cursor snaps based on the snap spacing, regardless of whether you’re in a
command, specifying points, or selecting objects.
When Legacy is set to no, the cursor snaps based on the snap spacing only when specifying points within
a command. The snap spacing is ignored when no command is active and when selecting objects within
a command. .
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Point Cloud Support
Point cloud functionality is significantly enhanced in AutoCAD 2013. Point cloud tools are available on
the new Point Cloud toolbar and in the Point Cloud panel on the Insert ribbon tab.