MacDraft Pro
MacDraft Pro is a professional 2D CAD and technical drawing software for macOS, designed for architects, engineers, construction professionals, and technical illustrators. It offers tools for creating precise vector drawings, architectural floor plans, engineering layouts, electronic diagrams, and construction documentation. Features include a scalable drawing engine, layers, smart guides, dimensioning tools, a built-in symbol library system with database capabilities for bill-of-materials reporting, and flexible customisation options. MacDraft Pro is sold as a one-time lifetime license rather than a subscription, and has been maintained by Microspot Ltd for over 30 years.
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1 suggestionMacDraft Pro 8 already runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs — Microspot has confirmed on their product pages that the current version ships with full native support for M-series chips. If you are running an older version of MacDraft (version 7 or earlier), you should update to MacDraft Pro 8 to get the native Apple Silicon build. The simplest path is to visit microspot.com/products/macdraft/ and download the latest installer, then enter your existing license key during setup. Your drawings, symbol libraries, and preferences will carry over. Alternatively, if you have auto-updates enabled in the app, check MacDraft's Help menu for a Check for Updates option. Since you already own a lifetime license, the update is free — you will only need to authenticate with your existing license details.
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