To run AutoCAD 2021, your computer should meet the following system requirements:
The replaced the old “Insert” dialog. It features: AutoCAD 2021
The Blocks Palette, introduced in 2020, was refined in 2021. To run AutoCAD 2021, your computer should meet
The flagship feature of the 2021 release is . Previously, comparing past versions of a drawing required saving multiple files (e.g., FloorPlan_v1 , FloorPlan_v2 ) and using external compare tools. Previously, comparing past versions of a drawing required
The "Other Drawings" tab was rebranded to "Libraries" tab, making it more intuitive to access block libraries. The palette allows you to sync blocks to a cloud location for easy access across multiple machines.
AutoCAD 2021 retains the familiar ribbon-based interface but introduces subtle yet impactful improvements. The most notable is the feature, available to subscribers of AutoCAD or the AutoCAD Toolset. Integrated with Autodesk’s cloud platform (Autodesk Drive), Drawing History allows users to compare past and present versions of a DWG file, visually tracking changes in the drawing—similar to version control systems like Git. For design teams, this eliminates the confusion of multiple file copies and provides a clear audit trail of modifications.