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Are you curious about the MAC version of AutoCAD/LT? Or a current user looking for basic answers? This blog post will attempt to answer the most common questions you might have about this Apple OS based software (This is not an April Fools post). • Where is the Ribbon? The MAC version of AutoCAD/LT has an Apple-base user interface that reflects Autodesk's complete rewrite of the program from the ground up. They chose not to implement a Microsoft Windows interface for this new variant: they probably still remember the backlash when, back in the day, AutoCAD for DOS' interface was used on Mac, Unix and Sun workstations much to the dismay of core users of those systems.

Other visual differences: - All toolbars are accumulated in Tool Sets palette with the ability to switch between tabs with sets of icons. - All UI elements could be either floating or docked to the sides of the screen (Tool Sets to the left or to the right: Layers, Properties, Content, References, Projects, Materials palettes to the left or to the right side; Command window and Status Bar to the bottom side). • Will I be able to share DWG and DXF files between the Windows and Mac versions of AutoCAD? And it requires no special effort or any change.

2016 quickbooks for mac. Just send and receive your files freely. • Is there an AutoCAD/LT for MAC book to learn the program?

There are two publications: and, plus an book that tries to straddle both Windows and Mac versions. There are also many YouTube video tutorials and how-tos that can help you learn the program. • I want to import my custom CUIx file from AutoCAD for Windows to the MAC version, how do I do that? Unfortunately there is no such feature in AutoCAD for Mac. You cannot import personal CUI file from PC to Mac. If you want to transfer your custom commands or macros from PC to Mac, you need to do this manually with the CUI editor. Note: not all functions are available in the Mac versions and some custom commands (macros) may not work in AutoCAD/LT for Mac.

• Can I import and use plot style tables (STB or CTB) from AutoCAD in Windows? Yes you can: place your plot style table file in the '~/Library/Application Support/Autodesk/roaming/AutoCADversion/Rxx.x/enu/Plotters/Plot Styles' (Library folder in your Home folder); after that it should appear in 'Advanced' dialog box of 'Page Setup' dialog (or 'Print' dialog). You can also try this method.

• How do I create a new plot style table file in the MAC versions of AutoCAD/LT?Not an option yet: AutoCAD/LT for Mac has no plot style creator/editor available. Either ask a Windows version user to create/edit one for you, or use free cad software for mac that allows you to edit CTB and STB.

• How do I change my DWG file from using STB to using CTB (or vice versa) plot style tables? Unlike AutoCAD/LT in Windows, AutoCAD/LT for MAC have no CONVERTPSTYLES or CONVERTCTB commands to convert named plot styles to color plot styles (or vice versa) 'on the fly'. But there is workaround - if you want to convert STB-based DWG to CTB-based: 1. Create new drawing using CTB-based template 2. Copy all objects from your STB-based file and paste it into this new file.