What computer and Mac specifications are required to install AutoCAD 2018? How to download and install AutoCAD 2018 on your computer? Read on for more details in the article below from TipsMake.
AutoCAD 2018 includes features that allow users to easily create, retrieve, and configure model views more effectively, as well as support for automatic scaling based on the current layout. Below are some of the configuration requirements for installing AutoCAD 2018.
Computer specifications for installing AutoCAD 2018
To install and run AutoCAD 2018 correctly without errors during installation or use, your device must meet the following minimum requirements:
Operating system
AutoCAD 2018 supports and runs on computers running:
- Windows 7 SP1 (including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions).
- Windows 8.1 with update KB2919355 (32-bit and 64-bit).
- Windows 10 (64-bit version only). TipsMake recommends installing and using AutoCAD 2018 on computers running Windows 10 v1607 or later.
CPU
- 32-bit processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or 32-bit (x86).
- 64-bit processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or 64-bit (x64).
Memory
- 32-bit version: minimum 2 GB memory (4 GB recommended).
- 64-bit version: minimum 4 GB memory (8 GB recommended).
Hard drive capacity
Minimum hard drive space of 6 GB.
Graphics card
The graphics card must have a resolution of 1360 x 768, use True Color display technology and DirectX 9 or higher, 128 MB or more of VRAM, Pixel Shader 3.0 or higher, and support Direct3D.
Browser
Windows Internet Explorer 11 or later.
Network
- Deploy the software via the Deployment Wizard.
- The licensing server and all workstations running dependent applications accessing the license within the same LAN must be running the TCP/IP protocol.
- Microsoft or Novell's TCP/IP protocol stack is acceptable. The primary login is on a Netware or Windows workstation.
- In addition to the operating systems supported by AutoCAD 2018, the licensing server runs on Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 2008 R2 Server.
.NET Framework
Requires .NET Framework version 4.6.
Other requirements
- ToolClips Media Player: Adobe Flash Player v10 or later.
- Digitizer: WINTAB support.
- DVD drive: Download and install from DVD drive.
Operating system
AutoCAD 2018 supports and runs on Macs running macOS Catalina v10.15 (requires update 2018.3), macOS Mojave v10.14 (requires update 2018.2), macOS High Sierra v10.13 (requires update 2018.1), macOS Sierra v10.12, and Mac OS X El Capitan v10.11.
Assistive devices
Apple Mac Pro 4.1, MacBook Pro 5.1 and later, iMac 8.1 and later, Mac mini 3.1 and later, MacBook Air 2.1 and later, and MacBook 5.1 and later.
CPU
Intel 64-bit CPU (Intel Core Duo CPU, 2 GHz or higher recommended).
Memory
Minimum 3 GB RAM (4 GB or more is recommended).
Screen
The screen has a resolution of 1280 x 800 (Retina displays are recommended with a resolution of 2880 x 1800).
Hard drive capacity
A maximum hard drive capacity of 3 GB is sufficient to download and install AutoCAD 2018.
Browser
Safari browser version 5.0 or later.
Operating system language
All languages of the Mac OS X operating system are supported.
* Link to download the latest AutoCAD 2018:
If you don't know how to install AutoCAD 2018, you can also refer to the instructions here for more details.
The above are the system requirements for installing AutoCAD 2018. Additionally, if you have any further questions or need clarification, please leave your comments in the section below the article.