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Perfect for architectural, engineering, construction, and electronic diagrams, with professional CAD tool-sets, a precise scaled environment and powerful and advanced drawing options for Mac. Explore the questions below or check out the
MacDraft is a 2D CAD and vector drawing application for Mac. Designed for architects, engineers and construction services as well as professional CAD users, designers, educators and hobbyist. MacDraft will give you the confidence and flexibility to design anything.
Sketch, draw and present. The ultimate 2D CAD software from start to finish. Native to macOS, built with the latest technologies and designed for the future, MacDraft 8 is a feature-rich solution, that gives you all the tools you need for a truly collaborative and flexible 2D CAD experience.
MacDraft Personal edition is a cut down version of the professional product. There are a number of features and options available in MacDraft Pro that are not available in MacDraft PE. The following list describes the differences:
For more information on all the feature difference you can use the Compare MacDraft page.
Yes. DWG files are supported up to version AutoCAD 2018, AutoCAD 2019 (AC1032), allowing you to save, edit and open to this DWG file version. Opening DWG files allows you to control how they are viewed, giving you all the control you need when working with DWG file content. DWG support gives you the confidence that MacDraft will work with files you have recieved from other applications using the DWG file type.
MacDraft 8 is a 64 bit application and requires that you are using a machine running Mac OS 10.14 or later.
Yes. We have 2D CAD product for Windows called PC Draft Pro. It has almost all the same features as MacDraft Pro, but has a user experience designed specifically for Windows users. Check out the PC Draft features for more information.
Yes, there is a free 14 day trial available for MacDraft Pro. The trial includes all of the features and options, free to use for 14 days. This will give you all you need to see what MacDraft has to offer and can do for you, and once you are happy you can then buy MacDraft Pro.
Yes, the latest MacDraft version 8 is fully compatible with macOS Ventura. MacDraft 7 is also compatible with Ventura, but it is highly recommended that you upgrade to the latest. If you’re running an earlier version, such as version 6.2, 6.1, 6.0 or 5.6, then you will need to upgrade to the latest version.
YES, MacDraft 8 is now fully compatible with the Apple Silicon chip sets. It is also 64 bit and compatible with the latest operating systems, bringing all the power, speed and technology that the latest machines will bring.
Purchasers of Microspot products are eligible for free technical support throughout the lifetime of their software version. Technical support is available through the Online Support Network, via email at support@microspot.co.uk or you can call our UK based offices on +44 (0)1622 793008 during office opening hours, which are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 (excluding holidays).
Great for home plans, technical layouts, illustration and simple CAD drawings, with vector drawing shapes and familiar lines and curves, including basic CAD drawing toolsets and options for Mac.
MacDraft is a 2D CAD and vector drawing application for Mac. Designed for CAD enthusiasts, designers, educators and hobbyist. MacDraft will give you the confidence and flexibility to design anything.
Sketch, draw and present. The ultimate 2D CAD software from start to finish. Native to macOS, built with the latest technologies and designed for the future, MacDraft PE 8 is a easy to use solution, that gives you all the tools you need for a truly collaborative and flexible 2D CAD experience.
MacDraft Personal edition is a cut down version of the professional product. There are a number of features and options available in MacDraft Pro that are not available in MacDraft PE. The following list describes the differences:
For more information on all the feature difference you can use the Compare MacDraft page.
No. MacDraft Personal Edition cannot open DWG files, but you can open them in MacDraft Professional. In MacDraft Pro DWG files are supported up to version AutoCAD 2018, AutoCAD 2019 (AC1032), allowing you to save, edit and open to this DWG file version. Opening DWG files allows you to control how they are viewed, giving you all the control you need when working with DWG file content. DWG support gives you the confidence that MacDraft will work with files you have recieved from other applications using the DWG file type.
MacDraft 8 is a 64 bit application and requires that you are using a machine running Mac OS 10.14 or later.
Yes. We have 2D CAD product for Windows called PC Draft PE. It has almost all the same features as MacDraft PE, but has a user experince designed specifically for Windows users. Check out the PC Draft PE features for more information.
Yes, there is a free 14 day trial available for MacDraft PE. The trial includes all of the features and options, free to use for 14 days. This will give you all you need to see what MacDraft has to offer and can do for you, and once you are happy you can then buy MacDraft PE.
Yes, the latest MacDraft version 8 is fully compatible with macOS Ventura. MacDraft 7 is also compatible with Ventura, but it is highly recommended that you upgrade to the latest. If you’re running an earlier version, such as version 6.2, 6.1, 6.0 or 5.6, then you will need to upgrade to the latest version.
YES, MacDraft 8 is now fully compatible with the Apple Silicon chip sets. It is also 64 bit and compatible with the latest operating systems, bringing all the power, speed and technology that the latest machines will bring.
Purchasers of Microspot products are eligible for free technical support throughout the lifetime of their software version. Technical support is available through the Online Support Network, via email at support@microspot.co.uk or you can call our UK based offices on +44 (0)1622 793008 during office opening hours, which are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 (excluding holidays).
Perfect for architectural, engineering, construction, and electronic diagrams, with professional CAD tool-sets, a precise scaled environment and powerful and advanced drawing options for Windows.
PC Draft Pro is a 2D CAD and vector drawing application for Windows. Designed for architects, engineers and construction services as well as professional CAD users, designers, educators and hobbyist. PC Draft Pro will give you the confidence and flexibility to design anything.
PC Draft Pro is the 2D CAD app that makes floor & garden plan design, architectural drawing and technical illustration easy on Windows. Create precise and professional 2D CAD drawings in moments, with this easy-to-use, powerful and affordable drafting application. With its precise vector tools, smart units and fully-featured scaled environment PC Draft is designed to deliver an easy to use solution, without having to spend hours and hours learning how to use more complicated software.
PC Draft Personal edition is a cut down version of the professional product. There are a number of features and options available in PC Draft Pro that are not available in PC Draft PE. The following list describes the differences:
For more information on all the feature difference you can use the Compare PC Draft page.
Yes PC Draft Professional has support for both DWG and DXF file formats from AutoCAD. Support includes up to DWG 2013 (AC1027) - AutoCAD 2013, AutoCAD 2014, AutoCAD 2015, AutoCAD 2016, AutoCAD 2017.
PC Draft is fully compatible with Windows 10 and requires Windows 8 or higher with a minimum of 1GB RAM, CPU equivalent to an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz or better.
Yes, there is a Mac version of PC Draft and it’s called MacDraft. MacDraft and PC Draft can work on the same type of file, allowing you to seamlessly work between your PC and your Mac. See MacDraft features for more information.
Yes, there is a free demo available for PC Draft. The demo is not time limited, but there are some limitations in printing, exporting and some other options. This will give you all you need to see what PC Draft can do for you, and once you are happy you can then buy PC Draft.
Yes, the latest version of PC Draft Professional 6.0 has support for the opening and saving of MacDraft (.md60) files. This allows you to work seamlessly between MacDraft and PC Draft, bringing all your designs together.
Perfect for home plans, technical layouts, illustration and simple CAD drawings, with vector drawing shapes and familiar lines and curves, including basic CAD drawing toolsets and options for Windows.
PC Draft PE is a 2D CAD and vector drawing application for Windows. Designed for CAD enthusiasts, designers, educators and hobbyist. PC Draft Pro will give you the confidence and flexibility to design anything.
PC Draft PE is an easy to use app for vector illustrations, brochures, floor plans, postcards and more on Windows. Whether you’re planning some upcoming improvements in your home and need to layout furniture on a plan; wanting to create a vibrant brochure, collage or illustration; or landscaping your garden and need to layout your plants, furniture... etc; PC Draft Personal Edition can help you to get professional results quickly, and without having to spend hours and hours learning how to use more complicated software.
PC Draft Personal edition is a cut down version of the professional product. There are a number of features and options available in PC Draft Pro that are not available in PC Draft PE. The following list describes the differences:
For more information on all the feature difference you can use the Compare PC Draft page.
No, PC Draft PE cannot open DWG files but PC Draft Professional has support for both DWG and DXF file formats from AutoCAD. Support includes up to DWG 2013 (AC1027) - AutoCAD 2013, AutoCAD 2014, AutoCAD 2015, AutoCAD 2016, AutoCAD 2017.
PC Draft is fully compatible with Windows 10 and requires Windows 8 or higher with a minimum of 1GB RAM, CPU equivalent to an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz or better.
Yes, there is a Mac version of PC Draft and it’s called MacDraft. MacDraft and PC Draft can work on the same type of file, allowing you to seamlessly work between your PC and your Mac. See MacDraft PE features for more information.
Yes, there is a free demo available for PC Draft. The demo is not time limited, but there are some limitations in printing, exporting and some other options. This will give you all you need to see what PC Draft can do for you, and once you are happy you can then buy PC Draft.
Yes, the latest version of PC Draft PE 6.0 has support for the opening and saving of MacDraft (.md60) files. This allows you to work seamlessly between MacDraft and PC Draft, bringing all your designs together.
Open, View, Annotate and export your AutoCAD DWG and DXF files as PDF. With no file size restrictions, you’ll be viewing your DWG files quickly and easily on the Mac.
Microspot DWG Viewer is an easy to use app for viewing your AutoCAD DWG and DXF files from your PC on the Mac. Open your DWG and DXF files with ease and without file size restrictions, then annotate them with your own comments. In addition you’ll be able to save your annotated DWG files as a flattened scaleable PDF file.
DWG Viewer for Mac requires any Mac running Mac OS X 10.10.5 or later.
Yes, there is a free trial version available for DWG Viewer. The trial is not time limited, but you will not be able to export as PDF or print. The trial download is available from the Free Demo page.
Yes, you can open your windows DWG files. Sometimes if the file contains fills and hatchings they will not be included.
DWG Viewer allows you to view and annotate your DWG drawings. If you want to edit your DWG files MacDraft Pro allows you to edit and save them.
Yes, DWG viewer allows you to define the scale and units of the DWG file before you open it. Or if you prefer DWG Viewer can open the file automatically using the default settings for the file.
DWG 2000 (AC1015) - AutoCAD 2000, AutoCAD 2000i, AutoCAD 2002
DWG 2004 (AC1018), AutoCAD 2004, AutoCAD 2005, AutoCAD 2006
DWG 2007 (AC1021), AutoCAD 2007, AutoCAD 2008, AutoCAD 2009
DWG 2010 (AC1024), AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD 2011, AutoCAD 2012
DWG 2013 (AC1027), AutoCAD 2013, AutoCAD 2014, AutoCAD 2015, AutoCAD 2016, AutoCAD 2017
Compatible DXF file formats
DWG Viewer 2.0 can now open MacDraft 6.2 (MD60) - MacDraft 5.6, MacDraft 6.0, MacDraft 6.1 MacDraft 6.2 file formats for viewing your MacDraft documents.
DWG Viewer lets you open your files from anywhere on your system and external devices, internet is not required.
Yes, DWG Viewer shows the layers and allows you to control the visibility of the layers by clicking the eye symbol.
Explore some of the commonly asked questions regading purchases, returns, refinds and otherv sales related queries.
YES, we do accept PayPal payments, either during the checkout process or by purchasing directly through our UK offices. To purchase over the phone please call +44 (0)1622 793008 or alternatively you can email your request to sales@microspot.co.uk.
If you wish to purchase via our online store, you will be notified of the accepted payment options during the checkout process. If you are interested in purchasing through our UK offices, by phone or email, please refer to the following payment information.
NOTE: We DO NOT accept Cash or Cheque
YES, we do offer educational discounts for Students, Educators and Institutions. For more information on our educational prices, see our Education section, or alternatively you can call +44 (0)1622 793008 or email sales@microspot.co.uk.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds for download versions of the software once the serial number and the download link has been supplied.
We strongly recommend that you check the suitability of the product to ensure it meets your requirements prior to purchase by downloading the trial versions of the product you are intrerested in.
Please refer to our Refunds and Returns policy for more information.
Payments for orders are processed by our e-commerce company called digital river. They take payment and supply the serial number and the download link for Download versions of the software.
For physical products and upgrades, Digital River takes payment and pass the information onto us to supply the goods. Physical products are shipped via international sign for delivery service. It can take between 4-8 working days to deliver, depending on the location of the final destination.
Upgrades are checked by Microspot for eligibility and sent via the email supplied by the customer, if this email is incorrect and no other form of communication has been supplied such as a phone number or fax number, we will have to wait until the customer contacts us. It is also possible that the email address supplied was correct but the customer has a junk mail filter, we always advise you check that folder. Please be aware that as upgrades are subject to verification, this can only be done during office opening hours, which are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 (excluding public holidays).
YES, however we do require that the disk is sent back to us for testing. We do not need the whole package to be returned, only the CD itself. In some circumstances we will not ask for you to return the CD. In both cases a CD replacement will be issued free of charge.
Note: One of our support agents may ask to chat to you before a replacement is ordered, just to see if they can fix the issue for you quickly. Please contact our support team if you are having any problems.
If you can’t find the answers you are looking for, please feel free to contact our friendly and dedicated team. For sales enquiries, please email sales@microspot.co.uk, for product support please email support@microspot.co.uk or to speak to one of our team, please call +44 (0)1622 793008. Our offices are open 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).