Welcome to the New Features Workshop!

The New Features Workshop is designed to help you quickly learn what's new in AutoCAD 2004. Click the links below or use the Contents button to browse the topics. Some topics include a short, hands-on exercise.

• New Features Workshop Interface

  Learn to quickly navigate the New Features Workshop.

• Workspace Enhancements

  Increase your productivity with the new or enhanced workspace tools.

• Presentation Graphics

  Create dramatic presentation drawings using the new color and shaded plotting tools.

• Design Publishing

  Publish drawing sets for electronic exchange. Increase security by signing your drawings with a digital signature and protecting them with a password.

• i-drop

  Use i-drop to get manufacturers' content for your projects.

• Drafting and Productivity Tools

  Increase your productivity with the improved drafting tools.

• External Reference (xref) Management

  Quickly edit your external reference (xref) from your host drawing. Attach your xrefs with relative paths for greater flexibility.

• CAD Standards

  Check for drawing standards violations as you work.

• Network Improvements

  Use your network licenses more efficiently. Easily access the network deployment tools.