COVADIS 17.0E (or higher) is verified to be compatible with AutoCAD 2020. This version of COVADIS was specifically updated to support the 2020 software architecture, while earlier 17.0 sub-versions (a through d) were primarily designed for AutoCAD versions 2013 through 2019. Compatibility Summary
During the COVADIS installation, the installer must detect the AutoCAD 2020 path. If it does not, you may be using a version of COVADIS (like 17.0a) that predates the 2020 release. covadis 17 autocad 2020 verified
✅ for production use.
| Feature / module | Works with AutoCAD 2020? | Notes | |------------------|---------------------------|-------| | Covadis menu ribbon & CUI | ✅ Yes | Fully integrated | | Point cloud import (LAS/XYZ) | ✅ Yes | No lag observed | | Parcel & cadastral import (EDIGÉO, Majic) | ✅ Yes | Verified with French cadastre formats | | Road alignment & profile design | ✅ Yes | Dynamic labels update correctly | | Surface modeling (TIN, contouring) | ✅ Yes | Smooth display in 2D/3D | | Block & attribute extraction | ✅ Yes | Matches AutoCAD 2020 behavior | | Covadis .cfg project files | ✅ Yes | Backward compatible | | LISP & VBA custom scripts | ⚠️ Partial | Most work; VBA requires manual re-enable in AutoCAD 2020 | COVADIS 17
While earlier versions like Covadis 16 were limited to AutoCAD 2018, Covadis 17 Is Covadis 17 compatible with AutoCAD 2020
It won’t wow you with modern UI, but it will get surveying and cadastral work done faster, with fewer errors, than any alternative. The AutoCAD 2020 base provides just enough modern graphics and stability without the subscription agony of newer AutoCAD versions.