Why AutoCAD for Mac is a bad idea By Steve Johnson 29 May 2009, 6:46 pm 29 May 2009 Apple, AutoCAD, AutoCAD for Mac There has been a fair bit of open discussion from Autodesk lately on the subject of a possible future OS X AutoCAD version. The AutoCAD Electrical toolset includes all the functionality of familiar AutoCAD software, plus a complete set of electrical design CAD features. Worldwide Sites You have been detected as being from. Despite the fact there’s snow on the ground where I live in Richmond, VA, the calendar says it’s spring. That’s important because flowers are as synonymous with spring as new releases of AutoCAD. Today Autodesk announced the release of AutoCAD 2019. ![]() While in years past the focus has been on enhancements to the general design and documentation tools AutoCAD is known for; this year is a bit different. Although there are new features to talk about inside AutoCAD 2019, that’s not the biggest news this year – One AutoCAD is. There’s a lot to be excited about with One AutoCAD, and this post will only scratch the surface of what it means to you. Stay tuned for our continued coverage of AutoCAD 2019 over the coming weeks, but for now, let me introduce you to AutoCAD 2019! Specialized Toolsets with One AutoCAD The most impactful news related to AutoCAD 2019 is undoubtedly the introduction of Specialized Toolsets. Otherwise known as One AutoCAD, specialized toolsets essentially consolidate the AutoCAD product line into a single product offering. Former vertical products such as AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD Map 3D are now Specialized Toolsets. Starting today, subscribing to AutoCAD provides not only access to AutoCAD but also seven Specialized Toolsets including: • Architecture Toolset – Formerly AutoCAD Architecture • Mechanical Toolset – Formerly AutoCAD Mechanical • Electrical Toolset – Formerly AutoCAD Electrical • MEP Toolset – Formerly AutoCAD MEP • Plant 3D Toolset – Formerly AutoCAD Plant 3D • Map 3D Toolset – Formerly AutoCAD Map 3D • Raster Design Toolset – Formerly AutoCAD Raster Design Functionally, this shift is mostly just a rebranding of AutoCAD vertical applications to Toolsets. The installation experience remains the same as installing AutoCAD plus any number of AutoCAD vertical applications. Although AutoCAD with Specialized Toolsets certainly delivers more value than ever to AutoCAD subscribers, I do wish Autodesk would have offered a unified install experience for AutoCAD and its many Toolsets (something akin to the former Autodesk Design Suite installers). Beyond the mechanics of installation, your access to AutoCAD with Specialized Toolsets is something you’ll likely want to speak to your reseller about. Although all new subscriptions to AutoCAD now include Specialized Toolsets, existing subscriptions to AutoCAD and AutoCAD verticals are unchanged at launch. Generally speaking, you can switch your AutoCAD or AutoCAD vertical subscription to AutoCAD including Specialized Toolsets at no charge for the remainder of your term. There are some exceptions to this policy that a reseller such as can help determine whether they apply to you. AutoCAD 2019 (for Windows) Beyond the introduction of One AutoCAD, we see several new features added the conventional (Windows) version of AutoCAD as well. Modernized User Interface Updated AutoCAD 2019 Interface One of the first things you’ll likely notice upon opening AutoCAD 2019 for the first time is the refreshed icons throughout the interface. This is not a significant update to the user interface, but instead a modernization of the icons used throughout the interface. The new icons move away from the heavy gradients used in previous versions, opting for a flat design language instead.
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