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AutoCAD vs. GstarCAD Command Alias Diff Table

GstarCAD Migration Compatibility Quick Guide. Compare AutoCAD and GstarCAD default drafting command aliases and engine differences side by side.

LIdentical
AutoCAD
LINE
GstarCAD
LINE

Draw ordinary two-dimensional straight line primitives.

CIdentical
AutoCAD
CIRCLE
GstarCAD
CIRCLE

Draw a circle with a specified center radius.

GWSDifferent
AutoCAD
N/A
GstarCAD
GSTARWORKSPACES

Switch between the classic menu layout and the 2D sketch function panel area.

⚠️ GstarCAD’s unique workspace configurator command. AutoCAD The corresponding use is the WSCURRENT command.
SPLATDifferent
AutoCAD
SPLINE
GstarCAD
SPLINE (SPLAT)

Draw a spline interpolation curve.

⚠️ GstarCAD's unique spline special alias mapping supports inputting more suitable for spelling memory. SPLAT Quick execution.
VPIdentical
AutoCAD
VPOINT
GstarCAD
VPOINT

Sets and locks the projection viewpoint in three-dimensional space.

EXPRINTDifferent
AutoCAD
EXPORT
GstarCAD
EXPORTLAYOUT

Extract layout views and export as stand-alone DWG drawing files.

⚠️ GstarCAD provides a direct extension that independently outputs the current drawing space layout entities into ordinary model space drawings.
COIdentical
AutoCAD
COPY
GstarCAD
COPY

Copy the selected drawing entities.

TRIdentical
AutoCAD
TRIM
GstarCAD
TRIM

Trim excess intersecting line segments.

AutoCAD ➔ GstarCAD Migration Guide

Seamless Migration & Compatibility Strategy Guide

1. 99% Common Shortcuts are Identical

Most alternative CAD engines like GstarCAD and ZWCAD are deeply aligned with AutoCAD. High-frequency alias commands (such as L-Line, C-Circle, CO-Copy, M-Move, RO-Rotate) are 100% identical. Habits require zero adjustment.

2. Seamless PGP Settings Import

If you have heavily customized `acad.pgp` files, you can copy-paste your aliases directly into the alternative CAD application via "Tools ➔ Customize ➔ Edit Aliases (PGP)" or load custom PGPs dynamically.

3. Minor Platform Deviations

Some commands have minor platform differences (e.g. workspace setups or custom selection features). Pay attention to rows marked as "Different" to smoothly adapt your workflow.

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