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AutoCAD 2015: Complete Guide to What’s New
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Autodesk Translation Framework
The new Autodesk Translation Framework (ATF) is used when importing model data from popular file formats, including CATIA®
(V4 and V5), Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks®, Parasolid®, JT, NX, STEP, Rhino®, and IGES/IGS. ATF supports importing of meshes
and curves as well as object colors and layers when you select any of these file formats from the Import tool and when using the
IGESIMPORT command.
The ATF is also used when exporting to IGES/IGS format with the EXPORT and IGESEXPORT commands.
DGN data
You can now purge orphaned DGN data.
Customize
Autodesk BIM 360 add-in for AutoCAD
The AutoCAD 2015 installation includes a new option to include the Autodesk BIM 360 add-in. This add-in supports round-trip
BIM coordination workflows between AutoCAD and the BIM 360 cloud. If you choose to install the add-in, a BIM 360 tab and
tools are added to the AutoCAD Ribbon.
Configuration
You can configure AutoCAD 2015 for either hardware or software display rendering modes using the new Graphics Performance
dialog box. Access it from the Hardware Acceleration icon on the status bar.