^{1/13/26 Just} before the end of the year, the second interim update for GstarCAD 2026, called SP2 (Service Pack 2), was released. You can download and install it for free if you have a license for version 2026. It includes several resolved software bugs.

In GstarCAD itself, you can check which version you have by going to Help > > > About. If you see BUILD 251226 (or a higher number), you’re all set. If not, it’s a good idea to download the latest version. If you’re not experiencing any problems with your current version, there’s generally no need to do anything. After all, if it works, leave it as is.

Tip: Did you know that you can upgrade GstarCAD versions 2025 and 2024 to 2026 at a discounted price? Send us your version, build, and serial numbers (see Help > About), and we’ll verify the information and send you a quote.

^12/3/25 The interim update for GstarCAD 2026, called SP1 (Service Pack 1), has been available since early November. The manufacturer reports the following:

1. 1. Speed Improvements
      • Moving, mirroring, rotating, and copying objects in complex 3D models has improved by more than 100%, and undo and redo operations are up to 5 times faster.
      • LISP Optimization: SSGET is 5 times faster.
      • Sorting layers and lists is twice as fast.
      • Optimizing the command line: Drawing lines by pasting large sets of coordinates is more than 15 times faster.
      • Hatching is 4 to 5 times faster when calculating large hatching areas.
   2. New and Improved Features
      • Automatic input method switching: automatically switches between English input for commands and the current input language for text entry, eliminating the need to manually switch input methods.
      • Smart copy and paste between applications (COPYCLIP): intelligent cropping and customizable paste settings (range, color, formatting). Supports DWG, WMF, and raster formats.
      • User interface improvements: tabs for hatching and an improved image editor.
      • New tools for centerline and center point, CENTERLINE and CENTERMARK, with customizable system variables for size, spacing, and layer management. They are currently disabled by default, but can be enabled in the App Manager in GstarCAD2026 SP1. They are also compatible with AutoCAD.

Download the latest version from our download page. Downloading from the GstarCAD website still appears to fail if you log in from within the EU. We are working on this.

^3/25/25 A free interim update is once again available for those who have purchased GstarCAD version 2025. Within GstarCAD itself, you can check which version you have by going to Help > > > About. If you see BUILD 241224 (or a higher number), you’re all set. If not, it’s a good idea to download the latest version. If you’re not experiencing any problems with your current version, then you don’t need to do anything. After all, if it works, leave it as is.

Tip: Did you know that you can upgrade GstarCAD versions 2024 and 2023 to 2025 at a discounted price? Send us your version, build, and serial numbers (see Help > About), and we’ll verify the information and send you a quote.