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Anonymous
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AutoCad 2014 for mac vs AutoCad LT 2015

A few years ago it wasn't unusual for Mac users to run a windows version of AutoCad using emulation. Now of course there are true Mac versions. However, for involved reasons I need to ask whether with Windows 2017LT that is still an option? I am not personally a Mac user so I guess the whole compatibility issue may have changed and this could really be a nonsensical question!

JDMather
en respuesta a: Anonymous

I have read this several times - and I still don't understand what the question really is.

Can you rephrase the question.

Exactly what do you need to know?


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rkmcswain
en respuesta a: Anonymous

To add to the reply by @Anonymous .....

Your title mentions two products, AutoCAD 2014 for Mac, & AutoCAD LT 2015. Then the body of the message mentions AutoCAD LT 2017.

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Anonymous
en respuesta a: rkmcswain

apologies!

The title has changed when I posted it. I'll repost!

 

JDMather
en respuesta a: Anonymous


@Anonymous wrote:

I'll repost!

 


Don't start a new thread - simply elaborate on what it is that you need to know.

Is the problem really solved?


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stevetamplen
en respuesta a: Anonymous

Hello Kingshillweb;

 

I am unsure of what compatibility issues you may be referring to, but it is certainly possible to use Windows on a MAC.

 

The problem that is created when attempting to run multiple Operating Systems on one computer at the same time is that resources can become scarce when running a program that uses a lot of resources like AutoCAD. This would also be true if running a Virtual Machine.

If your system has Mega-resources, (two processors, two high end video cards, and 64GB of RAM, for example), then it probably wouldn't be an issue.

 

You could certainly run something like Boot Camp, and set up separate partitions on the MAC hard drive so that you can boot into either the MAC OS or the Windows OS, which would eliminate the resource problem, but you would have to own/purchase a Windows license in this scenario.

 

If you want to run a MAC version of AutoCAD, you should be aware that not all of the features available in the Windows version are available yet in the MAC version. Please check out the links below for a comparison and explanation of the two:

AutoCAD LT for Mac and Windows

How is AutoCAD for Mac different from AutoCAD for Windows?

 

All of that having been said, it seems to me that what you work on is really dependent on what your situation is, and can become a moot point if you are working for a firm that has all Windows or all MAC machines.

 

I hope that wasn't too much info, and I hope somethig I typed helps.

 


Steve Tamplen

Technical Support Specialist
stevetamplen
en respuesta a: Anonymous

@Anonymous;

 

Did any of the posts get your question answered?

 

If so, please hit the Accept as Solution button so that more Community members can profit from the solution.

 

If not, please post a clarification and we will try to answer to the best of our ability!


Steve Tamplen

Technical Support Specialist
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