A new migration assistant allows seamless transfer of custom profiles, templates, command aliases, and AutoLISP files from previous versions.
In , the "Combine Text" tool is a major highlight, allowing you to merge separate text objects into a single multi-line text (MText) object. Adding and Managing Text
Multi-touch trackpad gestures are smoother in this release. You can use two-finger pinch-to-zoom and two-finger pans with fluid, pixel-perfect responsiveness that matches native macOS navigation. 5. Comparison: AutoCAD 2018 for Mac vs. Windows autocad 2018 for mac new
Crisp lines and text on 5K iMac and MacBook Pro displays. No more blurry UI elements.
| Update | Key Improvements | Compatible macOS | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Auto-PDF, drag-and-drop, enhanced purge, stability fixes | High Sierra (10.13) | | 2018.2 | Official support for macOS Mojave, overall stability fixes | Mojave (10.14) | | 2018.3 | Full compatibility for macOS Catalina | Catalina (10.15) | A new migration assistant allows seamless transfer of
This article was last updated in November 2024. Feature availability and support status are subject to change by Autodesk.
While Autodesk strives for feature parity, there are structural differences between the macOS and Windows variants of AutoCAD 2018. Feature / Dynamic AutoCAD 2018 for Mac AutoCAD 2018 for Windows Cocoa (macOS Native) .NET / Windows Presentation Foundation Hardware Shortcuts Apple Touch Bar & Trackpad Gestures Traditional Mouse & Function Keys Scripting Support LISP, Action Recorder LISP, VBA, .NET, ObjectARX Rendering Engine Native Metal/OpenGL DirectX 11 File Format 2018 DWG (Fully Compatible) 2018 DWG (Fully Compatible) 6. System Requirements for AutoCAD 2018 for Mac You can use two-finger pinch-to-zoom and two-finger pans
The 2018 Mac version still lacks certain enterprise features present in the Windows counterpart:
Enhanced retina display support ensured that 2D drafting and 3D modeling were displayed with extreme clarity, reducing eye strain during long working hours. 2. Enhanced File Compatibility (DWG Format)
For the first time, users could migrate custom settings (like linetypes and hatches) seamlessly from previous versions, saving hours of setup.
The software was optimized for Retina and 4K displays , ensuring that icons, toolbars, and lines stayed crisp without becoming tiny or blurry.