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Reach the drawing on your Mac
Open the AutoCAD drawing already loaded on your Mac. Review geometry, check layer visibility, and inspect layouts or plot settings with your desktop drawing references still available.
- Review drawing layers and properties
- Inspect dimensions and layouts
- Check plot and export settings
Use AutoCAD on iPad
Use an iPad for a larger view of the drawing and its properties. It is helpful for reviewing a layout or checking details against the desktop file before returning to precise drafting.
How to get AutoCAD on your iPhone or iPad
- Open AutoCAD on your Mac and install the free Apperture Mac host.
- Get Apperture on your iPhone or iPad, then pair with your Mac using its QR code.
- Connect to your Mac and choose the AutoCAD window. Use landscape orientation for more room.
Keep your Mac awake and on a network your iPhone or iPad can reach. Start on the same local network; for access away from home, see the Tailscale setup guide.
Can I use AutoCAD on my iPhone or iPad with Apperture?
Yes — by streaming AutoCAD from your Mac with Apperture. The desktop app runs on your Mac; your iPhone or iPad displays its window and sends remote input back. You need a reachable, awake Mac with AutoCAD installed, the free Apperture Mac host, and the Apperture app on your iPhone or iPad.
AutoCAD also has mobile and web products. Apperture shows AutoCAD for Mac, including that edition’s tools; it does not add Windows-only features or replace a precise drafting setup. AutoCAD product information.
AutoCAD is a trademark of its owner. Apperture is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AutoCAD's developer.