Any Workarounds for Running AutoCAD on Linux? (lemmygrad.ml)

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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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[-] solomonschuler@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

there's WINE compatibility layer to install and use windows executables on linux. in my experience, however, its kinda a hit or miss.

an alternative is setting up a windows VM or doing a docked/podman container environment that has windows, but getting a .desktop file inside your linux environment is rather challenging. Generally for containerized environments I'd make bash scripts to run it.

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