Thank you for downloading AutoCAD® MEP 2013 Service Pack 1
This readme contains the latest information regarding the installation and use of the Service Pack. It is strongly recommended that you read the entire document before you apply the Service Pack to your product. For reference, you should save this document to your hard drive or print a copy.
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You can apply this Service Pack to the following Autodesk® products running on all supported operating systems and languages. Be sure to install the correct Service Pack for your software.
NOTE: You can also use Autodesk Exchange to install the Live Update Maintenance Patches, which automatically shows the correct Service Pack for your product.
32-bit Product |
Service Pack |
| AutoCAD MEP 2013 | AutoCAD_MEP_2013_SP1_32bit.exe |
64-bit Product |
Service Pack |
| AutoCAD MEP 2013 | AutoCAD_MEP_2013_SP1_64bit.exe |
You can apply this Service Pack to AutoCAD MEP 2013 installed from the following Autodesk Design Suite.
When you apply this Service Pack while running AutoCAD MEP, it is recommended that you do not click the "Automatically close applications and attempt to restart them after setup is complete" option. Instead, close AutoCAD MEP manually, and press "Ignore" at the prompt. It is also recommended that you reboot your system after installing the Service Pack.
As a result of detailed information from customers who used the Customer Error Reporting Utility, a number of problems were identified and fixed. Updates have been made in the following commands and features:
AutoCAD MEP Service Pack 1
Content
- Migrating Content or editing special MvParts causes a crash.
- Editing the placement of duct connector on an MvPart causes a crash.
Tool Palette
- Dragging a tool or editing the Tool Palette causes a crash.
General
- Opening certain AutoCAD Architecture drawings causes a crash.
AutoCAD Architecture Service Pack 1
AEC Dimensions
- Crash when saving a drawing originally in 2004 (or earlier) format, with AEC Dimensions on a locked layer.
Drawing Management
- Intermittent crash when creating a Construct in Project Navigator, or when opening AutoCAD Architecture with a certain project current.
Grips
- Occasional crash when editing grips for of structural members.
Layer Key
- Fatal error when layer key overrides from tool palettes and layer key overrides of current layer standard do not match.
Open
- Frequent crash when opening some drawings.
Sections
- Occasional crash when modifying an object that is included in a section.
- Crash while generating sections for big drawings or when using CreateHLR.
Schedules
- Crash when exporting to Excel 2003 a Schedule table which includes a complex formula.
Walls
- Occasional crash related to certain wall cleanup conditions.
Windows 8
- Frequent crash when closing AutoCAD Architecture.
AutoCAD Service Pack 1
3D Navigation Tools
- Unexpected exit while panning.
- Occasional crash related to navigating in 3D drawing.
3D Modeling
- Occasional crash while selecting a face during a Presspull operation.
- Crash when opening multiple 3D drawings containing a large number of 3D objects.
Autodesk 360
- Crash in Japanese AutoCAD when logging into Autodesk 360 from the Options dialog box.
- Occasional crash when opening a drawing that contains xrefs, when logged in to Autodesk 360.
CUI (Customize User Interface)
- Occasional crash while loading a custom CUI file.
- Unhandled exception occurs while clicking the Customize button from Quick Properties palette on a computer running .NET 4.5.
Design Center
- Occasional crash while working with DesignCenter.
DGN Support
- Fatal error when attaching or importing certain DGN files.
Dimensions
- Crash after undoing the creation of a non-associative continued or non-associative baseline dimension.
Hatch
- Occasional crash while zooming during Hatchedit.
InfoCenter
- Crash when clicking any option from the Stay Connected button in the title bar when no drawings are open.
Inquiry
- Crash while calculating area of a polyline that contains at least one segment that has been reduced to zero length.
Plot
- Occasional crash while plotting to PDF.
- Crash while plotting to a PDF file and the PDF driver is not present.
Point Cloud
- Crash if the PCG file used to create a point cloud object does not exist.
Express Tools
- Occasional crash during a MOCORO (Move/Copy/Rotate) command.
Startup
- Crash due to corrupt graphics cache files on startup.
- Crash occurs while canceling a LISP routine that runs at program startup.
General
- Crash on undo/redo after adding 256 or more objects to a group.
- Crash on viewing thumbnail in AutoCAD 2012 when installed side-by-side with AutoCAD 2013.
- Occasional crash when exploding splines created by third-party applications.
- Crash when AutoCAD exits on computers running .NET 4.5.
The following AutoCAD MEP defects have been fixed:
Cable Tray
- If you apply a Visual Style to the Cable Tray parts of the sheet body does not appear.
Display
- Some hatch patterns may not be in the correct place till you run the 'ObjRelUpdate' command.
Duct
- Drawing a transition from a duct may cause a fatal error message to display.
- If you select 'MEP Section & Elevation - Hidden' with the '2D Selection/Elevation Object with Hidden Line Removal' selected, exterior lines of the duct may not appear.
Electric
- The incorrect panel schedule is added to the drawing.
- The Circuit Manager displays incorrect information.
IFC
- When exporting an MvPart to IFC, it will output an IFC entity with an IFC type object, and the name of the IFC type object currently cannot be set and will always use MvPart subtype name.
MvPart
- Using the Parametric Part Wizard to create an MvPart can cause a crash.
- If you place a connector on a new or existing MvPart and close the command line, AutoCAD MEP may crash.
- In the German version of AutoCAD 2013, a wrong command is invoked in the Content Builder.
Performance
- Saving large electrical drawings with panels assigned to multiple circuits takes a long time.
Schedule
- When you convert an empty schedule to a table, the resultant table is drawn incorrectly.
Section
- Vertical section does not show hidden lines of overlapping objects and centerline in round ducts.
Sync
- When you sync the AutoCAD MEP UK profile and switch the AutoCAD MEP profile to the AutoCAD profile, some Ribbon tabs do not appear.
- Due to the large number of files in the Tool Palette, syncing AutoCAD MEP settings to the cloud is very slow.
Note: Once you apply Service Pack 1, you can no longer sync the AutoCAD MEP Tool Palette to the cloud.
Others
- Some AutoCAD MEP files do not render correctly using renderonline.
- Modified content in the Content Builder, when migrated from a previous release, cannot be edited in AutoCAD MEP 2013.
The following AutoCAD Architecture defects have been fixed:
AEC Dimensions
- Some AEC dimensions created before version 2007 do not display correctly in later versions.
Annotation Scaling
- Some tags are very small when added to drawings that use meters.
Autodesk 360
- Synchronizing tool palettes to Autodesk 360 is very slow. This capability has been disabled with this Service Pack.
- Online Render does not support AutoCAD Architecture objects.
Doors
- Some double door styles with custom profiles do not display correctly.
Elevation Labels
- When an external reference is bound into the drawing, its elevation labels will be reset to zero.
IFC
- Several improvements have been made to meet the requirements of IFC coordination view 2.0 and GSA certification.
Migration
- Content browser migration may fail when migrations are done multiple times.
Progressive update
- Characters in certain fonts do not display correctly when the AutoCAD system variable setEnableProgressiveUpdate is yes.
Roombook
- In a Roombook schedule exported to Excel, the result is off by a factor of 1000 if the decimal symbol in Windows is set to comma.
Schedules
- Schedules created by Roombook move slowly.
- The total sum values may be incorrect in schedule tables when grouping is first turned on.
- The width of the schedule frame may be incorrect when grouping several columns.
Sections
- New or refreshed sections are not correct in AutoCAD Architecture 2013 as many lines are not hidden.
The following AutoCAD defects have been fixed:
3D Navigation Tools
- The Keep Scene Upright option in the 3DConnexion Settings dialog box cannot not be changed.
3D Modeling
- Issue with the centroid computation for 3D solids.
Action Recorder
- Action macros recorded in previous releases are not working correctly in AutoCAD 2013.
Autodesk 360
- Pressing F1 does not display Help for the ONLINESYNCSETTINGS dialog box.
- Drawing files with names containing language-specific characters do not get saved to Autodesk 360.
- User is not automatically logged in when launching Autodesk 360 from the AutoCAD ribbon.
- Sometimes the Share Drawing dialog box opens behind the main application window.
Customization Sync
- Customization Sync progress animation runs continuously.
- Customization Sync does not sync new custom commands in tool palettes.
DGN Support
- Export to DGN does not use the Global Origin specified in the seed file.
- The DGNIMPORTUNITCONVERSION system variable is missing in AutoCAD LT.
Display Drivers
- Integrated chipsets are unable to return available video memory correctly.
- When using COPYCLIP and PASTECLIP on a 64-bit operating system, you might see the object color change from the original color.
Dimensions
- Existing drawings lose Qleader settings when edited in AutoCAD 2013.
- Dimensions created using the Perpendicular object snap will shift when the drawing geometry is moved, copied, or otherwise modified.
External Reference (XREF)
- External reference drawings (XREFs) show as unresolved in AutoCAD 2013.
Hatch
- The Hatch Preview option is not available from the context menu when creating a hatch.
Field
- An object's angular property uses linear format instead of angular format in the Field dialog box.
MLeader
- Multileaders incorrectly display a dot at the content block's insertion point.
- If the Extend Leaders to Text option is turned on, the text in multileaders moves if the drawing is opened or edited in AutoCAD 2013.
Modify
- The SCALE command gets cancelled while dragging when small scale factor is acquired with object snap turned on.
PDF Export
- Plotting to a PDF file with a plot style causes wipeouts to appear black.
Performance
- Slow performance while running a large script.
- Slow performance while creating Layers quickly.
Plot
- Using Plot Preview turns the Command window back on.
Properties Palette
- When an object is selected, the tooltip is missing in the Properties Palette for the following languages: Traditional Chinese, Czech, Russian, and Hungarian.
Ribbon
- The Visibility drop-down control on the Block Editor Ribbon is not working properly when property preview is enabled.
Selection
- Pressing Shift with a window selection fails to remove multiple Drawing Views from the selection set on a layout.
Sheet Set Manager
- A high network utilization will result with the SMB V2 (Server Message Block) protocol while working with the Sheet Set Manager.
Visual Lisp
- Menucmd does not display the drop-down menu when the Command window is docked.
General
- Error on launching AutoCAD after the QuickCalc palette is anchored.
- INSBASE value is incorrect for a drawing created using -WBLOCK.
This Service Pack introduces options to control the operation of AutoLISP and VBA applications in AutoCAD. The new controls provide the following security measures:
- Minimize the possibility of loading and running unauthorized or malicious AutoLISP and VBA applications by controlling the folder location from which AutoLISP and VBA applications are automatically loaded (AUTOLOADPATH system variable).
- Limit the impact of malicious AutoLISP and VBA applications by disabling autoloading of default AutoLISP and VBA applications (AUTOLOAD system variable).
- Facilitate the cleanup process by completely disabling AutoLISP at startup (/nolisp startup switch).
For more information see this document.
Note: To enable the autoloading changes to acad.dvb, uninstall the AutoCAD 2013 VBA Enabler, and download and install the latest AutoCAD 2013 VBA module that was updated for the changes made in Service Pack 1 for AutoCAD 2013.
New /nolisp Startup Switch
Start AutoCAD with this switch to disable AutoLISP execution in the current AutoCAD session, including all LSP, FAS, and VLX files. This switch is useful for preventing malicious AutoLISP code from automatically loading and executing.
Disabling AutoLISP has the following effects:
- Attempting to load any LISP file will fail.
- Attempting to copy and paste AutoLISP code into the Command window will fail silently.
Note: Disabling AutoLISP will prevent the Express Tools and some AutoCAD command tools from functioning and should only be used in emergency situations.
LISPENABLED (System Variable)
Indicates whether AutoLISP is enabled for the current AutoCAD session.
(Read-only)
Type: Integer
Saved in: Not saved
Initial value: 1
0 - AutoLISP is disabled
1 - AutoLISP is enabled
Disabling AutoLISP has the following effects:
This system variable is controlled by the /nolisp startup switch.
- Attempting to load any LISP file will fail.
- Attempting to copy and paste AutoLISP code into the Command window will fail silently.
AUTOLOAD (System Variable)
Controls whether AutoCAD autoloads acad.lsp/fas/vlx, acaddoc.lsp/fas/vlx, acad.dvb files.
Type: Integer
Saved in: Named Profile/Registry
Initial value: 1
Values:
0 - None of the following 7 AutoLISP/VBA files will be automatically loaded
1 - autoloads the 7 files depending on the value of the AUTOLOADPATH system variable.
- acad.lsp
- acad.fas
- acad.vlx
- acaddoc.lsp
- acaddoc.fas
- acaddoc.vlx
- acad.dvb
AUTOLOADPATH (System Variable)
Controls the folder from where AutoCAD loads acad.lsp/fas/vlx, acaddoc.lsp/fas/vlx, acad.dvb files.
Type: String
Saved in: Named Profile/Registry
Initial value: ""
Valid strings include the following:
"<folder path or paths separated by semicolons>" = Automatically loads the acad.lsp/fas/vlx, acaddoc.lsp/fas/vlx, acad.dvb files only in the specified folders and no other locations, including the current drawing folder. To minimize the possibility of loading a malicious application, always set the AUTOLOADPATH system variable to the unique folder where your authorized applications are located.
"" (empty string) or "." (period) - No path restriction. Automatically loads the acad.lsp/fas/vlx, acaddoc.lsp/fas/vlx, acad.dvb files found in the AutoCAD startup folder, the drawing folder, and the AutoCAD search path, in that order. This duplicates AutoCAD 2012 behavior and is not recommended.
Changes to acad2013.lsp and acad2013doc.lsp Autoloading Behavior
The acad2013.lsp and acad2013doc.lsp files will now be loaded only from their default installation folders:
<install folder>\Support
<install folder>\Support\<language>
Changes to the Options Dialog Box
The "Load acad.lsp with every drawing" checkbox on the System tab of the Options dialog box (ACADLSPASDOC system variable) is disabled when AUTOLOAD or LISPENABLED has a value of 0.
Recommended Setup and Repair Workflow
For the best protection from malicious AutoLISP and VBA applications set AUTOLOADPATH to a unique folder location and set AUTOLOAD to 1.
If your installation has already been impacted by a malicious application that runs on startup, following these general steps:
1. Start your AutoCAD-based product with the /nolisp startup switch.
2. Find and remove all malicious code.
3. Repair any affected files.
4. Set AUTOLOADPATH to a unique folder location and set AUTOLOAD to 1.
After taking these steps, you can remove the /nolisp startup switch from the shortcut properties of the program's desktop icon, and resume the normal operation of your AutoCAD-based application.
Note: You cannot install AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD MEP and AutoCAD Mechanical side-by-side when you have one of the listed products installed, and have service pack applied already. You will need to uninstall the service pack first, before the other listed products can be installed.
Note: Autodesk Sync (AdSync) patch will automatically get installed with the AutoCAD MEP patch.
As you prepare to install this Service Pack, keep the following in mind:
Back Up Custom Files
It is recommended that you back up all custom CUIX, MNR, and MNL files before you apply this Service Pack.
Administrative Privileges
During installation, you will be prompted for the original installation media or a network image. In order to apply this Service Pack, you must have administrative privileges to install and uninstall products.
Network Deployment
Administrators can deploy this Service Pack over a network using the Deployment Wizard.
About Your Product
After you install the Service Pack, updated product information displays in the About dialog box.
Reboot
After you install, it is recommended to reboot your system even if not prompted.
The following Microsoft Windows command line switches are built into this Service Pack:
Instructions about how to use the /e command line switch are included in the installation procedures that follow.
Follow these instructions to install this Service Pack on a single computer.
Follow these instructions to install this Service Pack on multiple computers using your Local Network.
Note: Installation through your local network using the CAD Manager Control Utility is not supported for this service Pack.
The following distribution method applies only to administrative images created with the Deployment Wizard. After you complete these procedures, subsequent deployments of your product will include this Service Pack.
In all cases, append this Service Pack to the deployment. The only time it is appropriate to merge the Service Pack is if you intend to distribute the deployment through a group policy object.
The patch (Service Pack) file that you download contains an MSP (Microsoft Patch) file, which you extract from the executable file using the /e (extract) switch. For an example of the syntax, see step 2, below.
<local_drive:>\<patch_name> /e <local_drive:>\< patch_name>.msp
Note: When AutoCAD MEP service pack is included in deployment, the deployment will only install the AutoCAD MEP product service pack without update files for Autodesk Sync. Please execute the downloaded service pack EXE again to install Autodesk Sync SP1.
Windows XP
Windows 7
We want to express our appreciation to all our customers who identified these issues and reported them to us. Their reports gave us the opportunity to improve the product and to provide you with the best solution in general design and drafting. We also thank you for your continued business, and for your feedback regarding this release.
Respectfully,
Autodesk AutoCAD MEP Product Team
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