One notable 2D feature is the dynamic array - you can interactively make and modify radial and rectangular and path arrays. the import of the CAD formats of non-Autodesk CAD software, the 3D model views, the new 3D editing functions - but for 2D drafting there are not so many enhancements. There are interesting new functions for 3D - e.g. When I look at the new features of the recently released AutoCAD 2012, I can see less new functionality than usual - compared to previous releases.
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You can very easily choose and install any of the plug-in applications offered mostly for free there. One of the underestimated functions in AutoCAD 2013 - the Apps Exchange online store. You can use AutoCAD as a documentation tool for 3D CAD models coming from Solidworks, CATIA, Pro/E, etc.
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But the openness of this function - can create 2D views from any 3D model/file - is a nice attitude. The 3D documentation features probably won't be used by many users as they probably do 3D in other applications, also those by Autodesk (Inventor, Revit). The new interactive and transparent command window can make AutoCADder's life easier but it is rather a cosmetic enhancement. But off-line users can write off half of the new features. the cloud render or simple cloud-based sharing of drawing files and AutoCAD custom settings is something that most users might need every day. This cloud initiative lead in the CAD area by Autodesk is quite interesting and I consider it rather useful. Most of the new functionality relates to the Autodesk Cloud "Autodesk 360". Even my favourite command history chart from CAD Forum tells that AutoCAD 2013 has the lowest number of new commands and variables ever (if we take versions 2000i and 2002 as a combined release): There seems to be a new record in the low number of new features introduced in AutoCAD 2013.