Autodesk AutoCAD Compatibility with Windows 8

If you are wondering about Autodesk products and their compatibility with Windows 8, keep an eye on our blog and we’ll let you know as each product is “officially” supported. The Autodesk website lists a number of products that have actually been tested.

The Autodesk products listed below have been tested and are confirmed as working correctly on Microsoft Windows 8 operating system:

• Autodesk 3ds Max 2013
• Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2013
• Autodesk Maya 2013
• Autodesk MotionBuilder 2013
• Autodesk Mudbox 2013
• Autodesk Softimage 2013
• Autodesk SketchBook Designer 2013

Microsoft however have listed the Autodesk products and versions in their compatibility Center and the following are listed as compatible with Windows 8:

• Autocad 2013
• Autocad LT 2013Autocad Civil 3D 2013
• Autocad Architecture 2013
• Autocad Map 3d 2013
• Autocad Mechanical 2013
• Autocad MEP 2013
• Autocad P&ID 2013
• Autocad Plant 2013
• Autocad Raster Design 2013
• Autodesk Inventor Fusion

Remember, while Microsoft may say they are compatible with windows 8, the are not “Supported” by Autodesk on Windows 8 until they are listed on their website. www.Autodesk.com/support

We’ll be doing our own performance testing for the Autodesk Design Suites on Windows 8 over the coming weeks and will keep you posted.