Autocad 2017 Language Pack -
AutoCAD 2017 Language Pack — Quick Tutorial & Actionable Steps
- No drawing translation: Text objects (MTEXT, DTEXT, dimensions) remain in the original language.
- No spell-check dictionary auto-switch: You must manually change dictionary in
DIMSTYLE or MTEXT editor.
- No partial mixing: You cannot have English ribbons + French command line in one session.
- Using Windows Start Menu:
Start → Autodesk → AutoCAD 2017 → AutoCAD 2017 – [Language Name]
- Using a Desktop Shortcut:
The installer creates a separate shortcut for each language.
- Note: There is no in-software language switcher (e.g., no dropdown menu inside AutoCAD). You must close and relaunch using the correct shortcut.
8. Conclusion & Recommendation