Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question. This means you would have to install license of Windows into Bootcamp, Parallels, or VMware Fusion.ĭepending on the type of design work you are performing this might give you the best of both worlds. So you can run the AutoCAD for Mac native and switch to a virtual machine environment to run Windows-based products. If you really like the Mac platform, realize that when you get an AutoCAD subscription, you are entitled to use both the Windows and Mac versions of AutoCAD.

I noticed that there is an AutoCAD for Mac. In the book, the author states that the reader would need to have Windows 8 in order to follow along in the book. The course require a book which uses AutoCAD. I see that kindly provided a link to the feature comparison between the two products. I am a student and planing to take a CAD course next semester. Certain games won’t work, either, if they use OpenGL 3.3 or above or rely on anti-cheat drivers. The Mac interface has a more 'Apple' feeling to it and consists of palettes. 2 days ago &0183 &32 Drivers for hardware will only work if they’re designed specifically for Windows 11 Arm-based PCs. Most noticeably, the interface on the Windows product reflects a ribbon interface that was inspired by the Microsoft ribbon introduced into its Office products. There are significant differences between the Windows and Mac versions of AutoCAD. and if it matters, there is no way to get autocad for osx running on the high seas, so paying their 1500 yearly license fee for a half-assed product that isnt m1 native isnt worth doing on a mac. Hi see that you are visiting as a new member to the AutoCAD forum. the command bar is there, but lots of tool sets like express tools and others are either hampered, or downright not included.

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