Today, AutoCAD 2024 announced native support for Apple silicon chips. This includes Mac machines powered by Apple’s custom-designed processors.
Apple’s latest move to switch from its previous Intel processors has caused many applications and developers to transition. Now, AutoCAD is the latest software to embrace the transition and offer native support on the new processor.
As AutoCAD is a widely used design and drafting software, many architecture and engineering students and professionals rely on the powerful tools the software offers for their projects. With native Apple silicon support, these users will benefit from the efficiency of the processor and get the most out of AutoCAD with the ability to take advantage of various graphical effects.
The new support doesn’t just bring faster performance to the application. Autodesk, the company behind AutoCAD, also claims that the transition should offer improved energy efficiency. This means that power consumption during operation should be lower than on Intel-based machines. Which is excellent news for designers and engineers who often require long sessions on the software.
A significant change isn’t always smooth, but Autodesk has made sure to minimize potential issues as much as possible. The new version includes a transition assistant that aids users with their move from Intel to Apple silicon. This ensures a smooth transition and ensures that their data and projects remain safe and secure.
AutoCAD 2024 with native Apple silicon support is now available for users. It can be downloaded from the official website and launching the application on a compatible machine should prompt the transition assistant to start. With the latest update, Autodesk is paving the way for a smooth transition to the powerful next-generation processors and this should give users more reason to upgrade to the latest computers.
