Can a Macbook Pro 13 run SOLIDWORKS?

Can a Macbook Pro 13 run SOLIDWORKS?

We are often asked if it is possible to run SOLIDWORKS on a Mac computer – the answer is YES you can! Watch our video summary to find out how.

Can you have SOLIDWORKS on Mac?

The simple answer is that SOLIDWORKS do not develop an Apple Mac version of the software, so we can’t install SOLIDWORKS natively. We used to recommend the Bootcamp route, which involves installation of Bootcamp and then Microsoft Windows on the partition Bootcamp creates.

Can you run SOLIDWORKS on Macbook Air?

Unfortunately, the answer is no, it does not run natively on a Mac. It can only be installed on a Windows environment.

What is the SOLIDWORKS equivalent for Mac?

Fusion 360 is often compared to Solidworks but because Solidworks isn’t available for Mac, we think Fusion 360 is easily the best alternative to Solidworks for Mac.

Can new Macbook Pro run SOLIDWORKS?

There are no versions of SOLIDWORKS that are written for Mac OS and OS X, however there are versions of eDrawings available for Mac OS. A change in Mac OS or an upgrade to SOLIDWORKS may suddenly give you major headache. We would always recommend running SOLIDWORKS on a Windows PC.

Can you run SOLIDWORKS on a laptop?

Solidworks Software System Requirements Solidworks has multiple system requirements listed on its site that are needed to create complex models and just generally have the software work and run smoothly on a laptop.

Can you run SolidWorks on an iPad pro?

SOLIDWORKS is not available for iPad but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is Onshape. It’s not free, so if you’re looking for a free alternative, you could try Shapr3D or AutoCAD 360.

Is SolidWorks free for Mac?

SOLIDWORKS is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best free Mac alternative is FreeCAD, which is also Open Source.