Autodesk offers broad linguistic support for the 2021 release. The available language packs include: Brazilian Portuguese (Português - Brasil) Czech (Čeština) French (Français) German (Deutsch) Hungarian (Magyar) Italian (Italiano) Japanese (日本語) Korean (한국어) Polish (Polski) Russian (Русский) Simplified Chinese (简体中文) Spanish (Español) Traditional Chinese (繁體中文) Prerequisites Before Installation
The installer automatically creates a new icon on your Windows Desktop.
Locate the or AutoCAD LT 2021 tile and click View Details . Choose the 2021 version from the drop-down menu. Click the Languages (or Updates & Add-ons ) tab.
Open your web browser and search for "AutoCAD 2021 Language Packs Autodesk Knowledge Network". Ensure you are on an official autodesk.com URL. Scroll down to the list of available languages.
While installing language packs is usually a smooth process, you may run into occasional technical hiccups. Error: "Base Product Not Found"
Step-by-Step Guide to Installing an AutoCAD 2021 Language Pack
An AutoCAD 2021 Language Pack is a module released by Autodesk that changes the display language of the software’s menus, toolbars, ribbons, command line prompts, and dialog boxes. When you apply a Spanish language pack, "Save" becomes "Guardar"; when you apply a German pack, "Layer Properties" becomes "Layer-Eigenschaften."
Autodesk provides language packs directly through your account portal or via dedicated public download pages. Follow these steps to install your preferred language. Step 1: Download the Pack
Download the specific language pack from Autodesk Account. * Switch to tab "Products and Services". * Select the specific AutoCAD- Update Autodesk Software | Individual Installation
A language pack is an add-on that translates the AutoCAD user interface and documentation. This includes the ribbon, dialog boxes, and help files. It does not change the core engine of the software. You can install multiple language packs on a single computer and switch between them using desktop shortcuts created during the installation process. Key Benefits of Localizing Your Workflow
Autodesk provides broad global support for AutoCAD 2021. The software can be localized into the following official languages: German (Deutsch) French (Français) Italian (Italiano) Spanish (Español) Portuguese (Português - Brasil) Russian (Русский) Japanese (日本語) Korean (한국어) Simplified Chinese (简体中文) Traditional Chinese (繁體中文) Czech (Čeština) Polish (Polski) Hungarian (Magyar) System Requirements and Prerequisites
Autodesk provides a wide range of language packs to support its global user base. For AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 2021, the available languages include:
Double-clicking the localized shortcut initializes AutoCAD with the newly installed language interface, commands, and help documentation. Command Directives in Localized Versions
Language packs only install the user interface (UI) and documentation elements. This saves significant disk space compared to installing a full secondary version of the software.