Native Mac version of SolidWorks on the way

“SolidWorks Corporation is indeed working on a native Mac version of their namesake flagship software. The MCAD giant’s software has been the second most popular Windows CAD software requested for the Mac behind AutoCAD according to Architosh Readers,” Anthony Frausto-Robledo reports for Architosh.

“A report from Desktop Engineering does indeed seem to indicate that SolidWorks Corporation is working on not just cloud computing based Mac support but a native SolidWorks for Apple’s popular Mac platform,” Frausto-Robledo reports. “Desktop Engineering reports that the 5000 plus attendees cheered loudly when SolidWorks CEO, Jeff Ray announced support for the Mac. ‘Clearly he hit a nerve,’ writes Desktop Engineering’s Kenneth Wong. ‘The spontaneous applause that erupted in the audience was louder and longer than the initial one he received when he first walked in.’”

Frausto-Robledo reports, “It is not clear yet when a native SolidWorks for the Mac will be ready, but based on the feedback in applause to Jeff Ray’s news it should be readily apparent that the demand for this is out there. And now that this news is out, what will Autodesk’s response be?”

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Source: MacDailyNews