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Autodesk AutoCAD 2021 (Mac): Professional Precision, Native Mac Experience

AutoCAD 2021 for Mac combines the world’s most powerful CAD software with an interface designed specifically for Apple users. Unlike the Windows version, this isn’t just a port—it’s a tool built to feel at home on macOS, utilizing features like the Touch Bar, Multi-Touch Gestures, and Split View to make your design workflow intuitive and fluid.

Whether you are designing architectural plans or mechanical parts, AutoCAD 2021 for Mac delivers the 100% DWG compatibility you need to collaborate with Windows-based colleagues, while giving you the sleek, palette-based interface you love.

What’s New in AutoCAD 2021 for Mac?

1. Xref Compare

Collaborate without confusion.

• The Feature: Compare two versions of an external reference file (Xref) directly within your current drawing.
• The Benefit: If an engineer updates a structural Xref, you can instantly see what changed (highlighted in color) without leaving your architectural plan.

2. Purge Redesign

Clean up your drawings with intelligence.

• The Feature: The Purge command has been completely overhauled. It not only helps you reduce file size by removing unused items but also explains why certain items (like layers or blocks) cannot be purged.
• The Benefit: No more guessing games. You can find the non-purgeable object instantly and fix it.

3. Floating Command Line

A fan-favorite feature returns.

• The Feature: You can now undock the command line and place it anywhere on your screen. It creates a cleaner, more immersive workspace, allowing you to focus on the design while keeping your command history visible when needed.

4. Simplified Trim & Extend

• Quick Mode: The default mode now automatically selects all potential boundaries. You can trim or extend objects simply by clicking on them or dragging your cursor across them—no need to manually select cutting edges first.

Designed Exclusively for Mac

This version leverages the unique hardware and software capabilities of your Mac.

• Touch Bar Support: Access your most-used commands (like Line, Polyline, Dimension) instantly from the MacBook Pro Touch Bar.
• Multi-Touch Gestures: Use your trackpad to pinch-to-zoom and two-finger pan, navigating your drawings as naturally as you would on an iPad.
• Split View: Run AutoCAD side-by-side with another app (like Excel or Safari) in full screen to multitask efficiently.
• Cover Flow Navigation: Visually flip through your open drawings to find the right file faster.

Key Features

Cloud Connectivity

• Google Drive & Dropbox: Open DWG files directly from your cloud storage providers. Edits are saved back to the cloud automatically, ensuring you can access your work from AutoCAD Web or Mobile on the go.

Blocks Palette

• Sync Across Devices: Your block libraries are now cloud-synced. Insert your standard blocks from your desktop Mac, or access them from a browser on a different computer via the AutoCAD Web App.

System Requirements (Mac)

• Operating System: macOS Big Sur (v11), macOS Catalina (v10.15), macOS Mojave (v10.14), or macOS High Sierra (v10.13).
• Model: Apple Mac Pro 4.1, MacBook Pro 5.1, iMac 8.1, Mac mini 3.1, MacBook Air, MacBook 5.1 or later.
• Processor: 64-bit Intel CPU (Core i7 Recommended). Compatible with M1/M2 Macs via Rosetta 2.
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB (8 GB or higher recommended).
• Graphics: Mac native installed graphics cards (Metal Graphics Engine support recommended).
• Disk Space: 3 GB free disk space.
• Display: 1280 x 800 (Retina Display 2880 x 1800 recommended).