For years, the relationship between Autodesk and Apple users was a complicated one. While the Windows version of AutoCAD set the industry standard, Mac users often felt like second-class citizens, relying on workarounds, Boot Camp, or older versions of the software.

A powerful new addition that allowed users to project 3D models onto a 2D plane with one command, instantly creating clean 2D drawings from complex models.

No hardware acceleration for external GPUs (eGPUs) at launch. A patch later improved it, but out of the box, it didn’t leverage high-end Radeon Pro cards fully.

Managing complex projects with multiple referenced files is a staple of professional CAD work. AutoCAD 2018 for Mac overhauled the Xref path management system.