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Any Workarounds for Running AutoCAD on Linux? (lemmygrad.ml)
submitted 1 month ago by asdasd201@lemmygrad.ml to c/linux@programming.dev
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cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/11347169

In my CAD class, the instructor requires explicitly AutoCAD because "that's the industry standard." As we know, AutoDork are a bunch pricks who refuses to get up from Microslop's lap, so I am in a tight spot rn.

Should I use a VM to run or would ACAD Web do the trick? Honestly, I can even try to push my luck with another CAD program that supports .dwg files.

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[-] Twongo@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

my roommate uses lutris to start autocad which surprisingly works for him

[-] asdasd201@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 1 month ago

I couldn't get Lutris to run .exe files for some reasons. Is there any "Lutris for Dummies" sort of guide?

[-] Twongo@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago

rtfm ;)

you can use lutris to install a "game" from a .exe file with a button to the top right. install autocad via lutris and try from there

[-] asdasd201@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 month ago

It didn't work unfortunately. I'll stick to VMs.

this post was submitted on 17 Apr 2026
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