Surface Studio support?

[Metron4]

I just watched the Microsoft press event showcasing the Surface Studio. Bluebeam software is supported and was demonstrated. It looks like this product would be perfect for drafting directly on a screen, especially using the Dial accessory (looks like a drafting table protractor!). I have been wanting to be able to draft on a screen since forever. Do you think AutoCAD will be supported?

[DarrenP]

can't really say since it has a geforce card which is known not be compatible with Autocad but some people have gotten to work and are using it fine

also don't know if Autocad will have issues with the high res display

[dgorsman]

I think that should have been "not supported" rather than "not compatible"; the latter would imply not working at all.  Since DirectX is used for graphics (used to be OpenGL) for the currently supported releases, and DirectX is the bread and butter of the GeForce and other gaming lines, it's much less of an issue than what it used to be.

But yeah - until high resolutions are supported I think there's going to be an issue there.

[DarrenP]

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@dgorsman wrote:

I think that should have been "not supported" rather than "not compatible"; the latter would imply not working at all.

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true but some people can't get the graphics card to work at all based on numerous posts on the forums

word of caution if you decide to get a this machine

[Anonymous]

You'd think it would be in Autodesk's best interest to gear itself towards this type of product. I can see Revit and 3DS Max being AMAZING with the use of a high def screen with a pen and the surface dial. Seems like a no brainer to me, I wonder how long of development it would take to push out a version of these programs with these features baked in?

[jggerth]

Adesk released something a decade and a half ago that implemented that basic idea.  don't recall what it was called, but was targeted at a single Sony computer.  

It died fairly quickly......................

Al long as there's only a niche market, especially a single hardware suppllier, I would not expect anything really usable.  Heck, there's still not a *Nix version of AutoCAD - and there are a lot more quality linux machines around than surfaces. (An no, i don't expect to see a linux version of AutoCAD in this lifetime)

[Anonymous]

At the VERY LEAST they could support high definition displays up to 4K. Touch optimizations in general should be made as well, as there are TONS of computers that are moving that direction. Yes, i agree, in an ideal world Autodesk would see the potential of this surface dial, but really, it shouldn't be too much of a stretch to get touch and high definition support

[Metron4]

Well it sounds like there just isn't enough interest in drafting directly on a screen, as the Autodesk Labs Multitouch project has been dead for years: http://web.archive.org/web/20120111103921/http://labs.autodesk.com/technologies/multitouch/.

That Surface Dial, though... I can see so many possibilities of using that to draft on a screen.

[john.vellek · Accepted solution]

Hi @Metron4,

As mentioned in many posts below, working on the Surface might have some issues. Hires support is available in AutoCAD 2017 Update 1 if you are on subscription. However, this configuration is not supported and I have seen many customers fighting the graphics card issue. This typically means that you will not be able to run with hardware acceleration turned on which can be detrimental to certain processes.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[Anonymous]

I have a AutoCAD 2000i /Mechanical Desktop 5 that I used in College and would like to know if it will install and work on the new Microsoft Surface Studio? 

I am sure the new AutoCAD software will work but I only use my current version of AutoCAD for my home projects and can not see spending the extra money for doing simple drafting etc....Yes I still have the same laptop that I used in College a good old Dell Insprion 8000.

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I don't think your old version will work on Windows 10.

Here is a link for supported products.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[Anonymous]

Thank you, do you know if I did a dual boot system would it work then? Or would that be a Microsoft question?

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

That would definitely be a Microsoft question. AutoCAD 2000i came out in 1999 so you would likely have to get it to run on Windows 95. I am thinking it is not going to work but with enough time and effort you might be able to make it happen.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[crichardson]

Is Autodesk going to fix things so we can use our Studio? Just upgraded and I love the computer. But running CAD is just getting worse. When will Autodesk decide if they are going to fix the software? Running 2015 CAD and am willing to upgrade but I will be switching to Solid Works before I subscribe without knowing it will work. Can't get a answer over the phone. 4 people and 45 mins was enough. 

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

welcome @forums.autodesk.com!

>> Is Autodesk going to fix things

Which fixes are you referring to?

If you mean the hires displays then, as mentioned by @john.vellek use AutoCAD 2017 update 1.1 or 2018 and it's ok.

If you mean anything else then let us know what is not working so we can answer every item in your list.

It would be not very trustful to say "yes, all your issues are solved" ... without knowing them.

- alfred -

[john.vellek]

Hi @crichardson,

I am sorry that you have been having issues with your AutoCAD 2015 on this platform. I suggest you download a trial of AutoCAD 2018 to verify that it will run on your computer and be up to your specifications. It is free for use for 30 days and that way you can try it without spending anything.