My Mac Pro (OS X Yosemite 10.10) will not let me install AutoCad LT 2013. Please can you assist with a work around.
The error page is saying:
This version of Mac OS is not supported.
AutoCad LT 2013 requires OS X 10.6.4 or later
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Hi,
Yes, there is a problem with installing AutoCAD LT 2013 for Mac on Yosemite and I know that Autodesk working on this problem. The same problem is with full AutoCAD 2013 for Mac.
Actually you can install it even now, but if you are not sure about your "IT knowledge" I cannot recommend you do this, because there is another issue with SP3 for AutoCAD LT 2013 for Mac which also is not resolved for now - after SP3 for AutoCAD LT 2013 installation you will not be able to start AutoCAD without another trick.
Anyway, here are the links to my posts on how to install AutoCAD 2013 for Mac with SP3 on Yosemite:
A/ How to install from original media - AutoCAD_LT_2013_English_Mac_OSX_R1.dmg - and apply SP2 and SP3:
At first I need to say that you should be very careful using this method in order not to break Yosemite on your Mac.
So here are the steps:
1. Locate SystemVersion.plist file inside /System/Library/CoreServices/ folder on your Mac, backup this file somewhere in safe place, than copy it to your Desktop and open with TextEdit.app. You will see this:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd"> <plist version="1.0"> <dict> <key>ProductBuildVersion</key> <string>14A389</string> <key>ProductCopyright</key> <string>1983-2014 Apple Inc.</string> <key>ProductName</key> <string>Mac OS X</string> <key>ProductUserVisibleVersion</key> <string>10.10</string> <key>ProductVersion</key> <string>10.10</string> </dict> </plist>
2. Using TextEdit.app edit substitute two instances of <string>10.10</string> with <string>10.9.5</string>
The contents of the SystemVersion.plist should look like this:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd"> <plist version="1.0"> <dict> <key>ProductBuildVersion</key> <string>14A389</string> <key>ProductCopyright</key> <string>1983-2014 Apple Inc.</string> <key>ProductName</key> <string>Mac OS X</string> <key>ProductUserVisibleVersion</key> <string>10.9.5</string> <key>ProductVersion</key> <string>10.9.5</string> </dict> </plist>
3. Save SystemVersion.plist file, quit TextEdit.app. Than copy edited SystemVersion.plist file from your Desktop back to /System/Library/CoreServices/ folder and chose "Replace", than enter your Admin password to confirm replacement.
4. Now start AutoCAD 2013 installation from the AutoCAD_LT_2013_English_Mac_OSX_R1.dmg installation image. The installation process should go fine now. After installation apply SP2 for AutoCAD LT 2013 (which you can download here:http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-lt-for-mac/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autocad-lt... ) without starting AutoCAD.
5. Now put original SystemVersion.plist file which you backed up in step #1 back to /System/Library/CoreServices/ folder and chose "Replace", than enter your Admin password to confirm replacement.
6. Restart your Mac. You will see AutoCAD LT 2013 icon in the Dock.
7. Apply SP3 for AutoCAD LT 2013 for Mac, but don't launch it after installation.
B/ How to start AutoCAD LT 2013 after you apply SP3:
- download trial version of AutoCAD LT 2015 for Mac
- install it to your Mac
- run it once (maybe this step is optional, not really sure) and close (quit AutoCAD LT 2015)
- try to launch AutoCAD LT 2013, now it should start.
- remove AutoCAD LT 2015 trial version from your Mac (or you can leave it - as you want).
Maxim
Hi
Thanks for this. I got my hopes up, but can't get this to work.
I noticed though that the filename of my installation package (on the CD) is different. Mine reads : Install AutoCAD LT 2013.mpkg (Whereas your instructions state "AutoCAD_LT_2013_English_Mac_OSX_R1.dmg")
Any other ideas?
Thanks
Andrew
Hi Andrew,
Not sure, but maybe your installation CD has initial version of AutoCAD LT 2013 for Mac installer and I mentioned the installer that already has SP1 integrated, so maybe it is better to download installer I mentioned, and here is a link:
http://efulfillment.autodesk.com/SWDLDDLM/2013/ACDLTM/ESD/AutoCAD_LT_2013_English_Mac_OSX_R1.dmg?aut...
Maxim
Thank you so much!
This all worked for me. FYI - I'd already been running the trial of AutoCAD 2015 for Mac so obviously didn't bother with that step and all worked well.
Shame we have to jump through several hoops just to install this expensive software which I bought less than 2 years ago!
Thanks again,
Andrew
Hello,
I have the same problem on my mac pro, with autocad for mac 2013 in french (not LT version).
Since i installed Yosemite, Autocad seemed to be very instable ( for exemple when i modify dimensions style, layout windows, etc..., autocad crashed).
I decided to reinstall autocad whith the CD ROM, but in vain (see attachment)... The message meens that my version of Mac Osx is obsolete. "mac osx 10.6 or more recent"
It's very strange cause I have never know the same prolem on my macbookpro with the same version of autocad....
I'm waiting for you answer to know if I have make the same process you explain to "Andrew".
Thanks.
Hi,
I applied your process for Autocad 2013 for mac (full Version), and autocad runs as well as before (with the same bugs I wrote before, but it runs!) . Thanks for that.
Now I would like to lauch the differents upgrades (in order SP1, SP2, SP3), thinking that it will repared the little bugs....
But I can't finalise the SP1, cause the upgrade fails (see attachment).
Maybe this is already upgrade? No, cause when i launch the Sp2, it says thant I miss SP1, etc....
Do you have an idea for this error?
Please I need help!!!!
Thank you.
We have posted the full version installer for AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD LT 2013 for Mac, it is compatible with Yosemite, and included the latest Service pack.
For AutoCAD:
For LT:
Thanks,
Wei
Hi Maxim_k,
It was impossible to "Check for updates" from AutoCAD itself. There were a permanent "message error window".
I received a mail from Wei (from Autodesk community) with a link to download autocad 2013 for mac with Sp3 inclued.
For me, it was the only solution; Now autocad runs perfectly.
You can find the two links (LP and Full version) : AutoCAD 2013 for Mac (full version) | AutoCAD for Mac | Autodesk Knowledge Network
I would like to thank all the autodesk community for this.
Wei,
Do you know if autodesk will be providing an updated installed for those who purchased AC LT 2013 from the MAS? There were reports that the SP3 installer isn't compatable with the unserialized version.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Wei
You kindly posted a link to the SP2 version of Autocad 13Lt for Mac with Yosemite but its v unstable and keeps crashing with no warning despite switching on and of and reinstalling from your link. The version from my Autodesk subscription site won't install at all (like earlier in the summer) - doesn't seem to acknowledge I've a later version of Yosemite beyond 10.6. I have Yosemite 10.10.5
Do I need a later version still . .SP3? why don't Autodesk have the correct latest version with all service packs in my subscription download account?
Grateful for any help.
Regards
Oliver