

However, it does work on M1 Macs thanks to Rosetta although this doesn’t optimize usage of the powerful M1 chip. Effects, lines and curves now appear much clearer in AutoCAD For Mac and it enables enhanced selection and highlighting tools.ĭespite the addition of a new 3D graphics engine, the release of AutoCAD 2023 does not natively support Apple Silicon M1 Macs. A new 3D Graphics Engine to leverage the GPU and CPU power in the new multi-core Macs which makes it faster to work with large blueprints.A new CUTBASE Command allows you to copy objects to the clipboard and define a specified base point if you want to remove them from a drawing or blueprint.This works much better that the old XTRANSMIT command in AutoCAD and is easier to use with far more control over sharing.

You can also control the level of shared access such as “view-only” or grant editing privileges depending on who you are sending it to.


AutoCAD for Mac 2023 features a new count tool which automatically counts blocks or geometry to save time and reduce errors.Autodesk Trace is new to both the Windows and Mac desktop version of AutoCAD this year and works both on web and mobile. Autodesk Trace works in real time so any changes made in the field will be seen instantly back in the office. CAD designers can add markup on Trace and see it in context so they can make any responses to it in the DWG file. Autodesk Trace which simulates using tracing paper over drawings or blueprints to allow designers to copy and make suggested changes.
