AutoCAD WS
AutoCAD WS is a lightweight web and mobile-oriented version of Autodesk's AutoCAD, designed for professionals who need to view, edit and collaborate on CAD drawings outside of the full desktop environment. It supports DWG file formats, allows annotation and basic editing, and syncs drawings across devices. The app targets architects, engineers, construction professionals and designers who need portable access to their CAD projects.
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1 suggestionWe could not find current information about AutoCAD WS through our search channels. Autodesk has shifted significant focus toward cloud-based and web-first workflows in recent years, and AutoCAD WS may have been superseded by other Autodesk offerings such as the web version of AutoCAD or Autodesk's mobile apps. Contact Autodesk directly to confirm whether AutoCAD WS is still maintained and whether a native Apple Silicon build exists or is planned. If it is no longer actively developed, you should plan to migrate to an alternative such as the web-based AutoCAD (autodesk.com/products/autocad), which runs natively in any modern browser on Apple Silicon Macs. With nearly 28 months until Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), you have time to research and transition to a supported solution.
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