The 2016.1 update refined many of the hallmark features introduced in the 2016 release:
: Updated the version of the geolocation map and fixed a pin offset issue based on the selected coordinate system. Strategic Significance The 2016
One of the most important administrative changes with this version was that from vertical products (like AutoCAD Architecture or Mechanical). This allowed Autodesk to release critical bug fixes more rapidly without waiting for an entire product suite update. : Resolved startup crashes specifically related to certain
: Resolved startup crashes specifically related to certain AMD display cards with recent drivers. : Enhanced the new PDF engine to fix
Additionally, 2016 was a landmark release as it was the before Autodesk transitioned fully to a subscription-only model in early 2016. If you'd like, I can help you:
Compare these features to like AutoCAD 2025 or 2026.
: Enhanced the new PDF engine to fix crashes when attaching PDF files and corrected issues where OLE objects did not appear in PDF outputs. It also added a highly requested option to disable SHX text being displayed as comments in PDF viewers.