Comments on: Where Does the Mac Fit in Autodesk’s new One AutoCAD Strategy https://architosh.com/2018/03/where-does-the-mac-fit-in-autodesks-new-one-autocad-strategy/ architoshâ„¢ — a global-leading CAD / 3D / AEC industry technology publication and #1 source for Mac and iOS users in these segments. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Zoran https://architosh.com/2018/03/where-does-the-mac-fit-in-autodesks-new-one-autocad-strategy/#comment-55576 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:04:00 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=26057#comment-55576 Without some basic functions (VisualLisp, DCL, CUI customization….3d party apps) AutoCad for Mac is just drawing board (real expensive one). They treat us like simple drafters. UI and touchpad are not the most importing thing.

]]> By: Zoran https://architosh.com/2018/03/where-does-the-mac-fit-in-autodesks-new-one-autocad-strategy/#comment-56618 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:04:00 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=26057#comment-56618 Without some basic functions (VisualLisp, DCL, CUI customization….3d party apps) AutoCad for Mac is just drawing board (real expensive one). They treat us like simple drafters. UI and touchpad are not the most importing thing.

]]> By: Anthony Frausto-Robledo AIA, LEED AP https://architosh.com/2018/03/where-does-the-mac-fit-in-autodesks-new-one-autocad-strategy/#comment-55575 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:25:27 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=26057#comment-55575 Larry,
I’m curious to learn more about your opinion on this, as an AutoCAD instructor, why you do not like the Mac version. The Mac version had UI innovations that eventually worked over to the Windows version. The Mac version has been steadily climbing towards a reasonable parity with the Windows version, sans the Microsoft-specific tools that aren’t reasonable to bring over.

In terms of the last comment, I’m not sure we can characterize Autodesk pulling back from a lack of the Industry Tools for macOS or the timing of having the macOS version on a different release cycle. The release cycle difference is actually, in my view, a reflection of Autodesk caring about the Mac and thus timing, optimally, to capture new macOS features and get them employed for Apple’s customers.

I would read that Future of AutoCAD article in the analysis section (linked). It gives more info and clarity about Autodesk’s ability to target more platforms more easily with common core code. That should make commitment to the Mac easier.

]]> By: Anthony Frausto-Robledo AIA, L https://architosh.com/2018/03/where-does-the-mac-fit-in-autodesks-new-one-autocad-strategy/#comment-56609 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:25:27 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=26057#comment-56609 Larry,
I’m curious to learn more about your opinion on this, as an AutoCAD instructor, why you do not like the Mac version. The Mac version had UI innovations that eventually worked over to the Windows version. The Mac version has been steadily climbing towards a reasonable parity with the Windows version, sans the Microsoft-specific tools that aren’t reasonable to bring over.

In terms of the last comment, I’m not sure we can characterize Autodesk pulling back from a lack of the Industry Tools for macOS or the timing of having the macOS version on a different release cycle. The release cycle difference is actually, in my view, a reflection of Autodesk caring about the Mac and thus timing, optimally, to capture new macOS features and get them employed for Apple’s customers.

I would read that Future of AutoCAD article in the analysis section (linked). It gives more info and clarity about Autodesk’s ability to target more platforms more easily with common core code. That should make commitment to the Mac easier.

]]> By: Robert Esser https://architosh.com/2018/03/where-does-the-mac-fit-in-autodesks-new-one-autocad-strategy/#comment-55571 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:09:11 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=26057#comment-55571 What good is a Mac version of AutoCAD when someone sends you a file with toolkit objects – mechanical or otherwise – and the Mac version cannot even see the object (other than a boundary box). Pretty much useless.

]]> By: Robert Esser https://architosh.com/2018/03/where-does-the-mac-fit-in-autodesks-new-one-autocad-strategy/#comment-56610 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:09:11 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=26057#comment-56610 What good is a Mac version of AutoCAD when someone sends you a file with toolkit objects – mechanical or otherwise – and the Mac version cannot even see the object (other than a boundary box). Pretty much useless.

]]> By: Larry McNeal https://architosh.com/2018/03/where-does-the-mac-fit-in-autodesks-new-one-autocad-strategy/#comment-55569 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:52:33 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=26057#comment-55569 I know Im going to get the Apple gods rolling but in my opinion as an instructor, I was never a fan of the Mac version of AutoCAD and I had a feeling they would eventually start to pull back from it.

]]> By: Larry McNeal https://architosh.com/2018/03/where-does-the-mac-fit-in-autodesks-new-one-autocad-strategy/#comment-56619 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:52:33 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=26057#comment-56619 I know Im going to get the Apple gods rolling but in my opinion as an instructor, I was never a fan of the Mac version of AutoCAD and I had a feeling they would eventually start to pull back from it.

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