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AutoCAD lags severely

dksdbgksYT4Z4 — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:13:33 GMT

When I enter a CAD drawing and drag or type commands, it lags and stutters so much that I can't work. Does anyone know how to fix this? This severe symptom has been occurring since I updated something.

Re: AutoCAD lags severely

paullimapa — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:55:08 GMT

It would help if you know exactly what you updated.

Also what version of AutoCAD are you running?

Do you have the lastest AutoCAD updates installed?

Enter About command, do a screenshot and share that here.

Re: AutoCAD lags severely

nickjandrews66 — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:25:37 GMT

I have just downloaded and installed a trial version of AutoCAD LT, before buying a license, it says it is 2027. I wanted to make sure everything worked fine on this Laptop. This is the first AutoDesk product that has been installed on the PC.
However, I have the same/similar issue to that listed above.

The cursor jumps, rather than glides, across the screen. This occurs with existing files, or a new blank file using the ISO template.

I have made sure the snap grid is off, but can't find anything that is causing the problem.

What am I missing?

The app is so laggy, that it is unusable. This is a shame, as I have used AutoCAD since r10, just not so much recently, and I was looking forward to using it again.

Re: AutoCAD lags severely

nickjandrews66 — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:29:34 GMT

One other thing to note, the laptop spec is fine, 32GB RAM, 8GB GPU, etc.
I note that when I move the cursor over the menus, the movement is smooth. However, as soon as I move onto the drawing area, the cursor starts lagging.
I have checked Gripmode, snapmode, snap settings, units, etc but nothing seems to improve it. As I said above, I've tried this with existing drawings and new blank drawings (with different templates)
The cursor motion is as if it is trying to snap to the grid. Just drawing a single line takes 5-10 seconds for the cursor to move position.

Any suggestions as to what to try next?

Re: AutoCAD lags severely

camdenHAV8R — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:03:13 GMT

I have resolved the issue I was having (Same). I had to completely uninstall all autocad related software (e.g. autocad 2026, autodesk manager, autodesk save to mobile etc.) completely delete all local windows folder references to autodesk. (I remember 3 locations one in the root of the C: drive, one in program files, and one in public (If you installed only for you and not your entire machine it will be located under your profile)) I Then reinstalled a fresh version of acad 2026 (DO NOT INSTALL 2027). Solved: AutoCad2024-2026 electrical Mouse laggy when in model space - Autodesk Community

Re: AutoCAD lags severely

nickjandrews66 — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:35:43 GMT

Many thanks. That looks like it has worked. Now have 2026 installed and it seems to be working fine. 😀

Re: AutoCAD lags severely

jaya_priya_ramasamy — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:24:40 GMT

Hi,

This laggy performance issue has been found out to be caused by Licensing server component and has been fixed.

Please install the Autodesk Licensing Service - 16.2.6.21 - Windows from manage.autodesk.com and let me know if it helps.

Regards,
Jaya Priya Ramasamy
Senior QA Analyst
www.autodesk.com

Re: AutoCAD lags severely

lauri_barnhart — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:11:51 GMT

Hi @dksdbgksYT4Z4,

Did the info from @jaya_priya_ramasamy help answer your question?

If it did, it’d be great if you could click the "Accept Solution" button so others can easily find it too.

If you’re still needing more help, feel free to share an update here. The community will be happy to jump in with any next steps to help you get where you need to be.

Best,

Lauri | Community Manager

Re: AutoCAD lags severely

patrick-emin — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:22:29 GMT

Thanks, solved my issue too in AutoCAD 2027 trial French.

Re: AutoCAD lags severely

manuelkoifman — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:28:52 GMT

hey! im having the same problem, it was partially solved turning off the dynmode (F12). (which is a very usefull tool) but still lags, istnt as fluid ad it it on my other pc (with lower specs)

the first drawings are with the dynmode off and then on. I have already uninstalled the program twice, the 2026 and the 2027 version and the problem still there. also tried downloading the file you said...

pls any help is welcomed, thanks