Plotting crashes AutoCAD for Mac on Mac OS X 10.12 (Sierra)

Autodesk Support

Oct 8, 2023


Products and versions covered


Issue:

When trying to plot from AutoCAD for Mac on Mac OS X 10.12 (Sierra), including creating a PDF, the program crashes.

Causes:

Apple changed the print system in 10.12, which has affected plotting capabilities in AutoCAD.

Solution:

Install the latest update for AutoCAD for Mac and AutoCAD LT for Mac 2015/2016 (see Autodesk Downloads or click "Check for Updates" within AutoCAD), or upgrade to release 2017.

Please contact Autodesk Customer Support for additional support.

Products:

AutoCAD for Mac; AutoCAD LT for Mac;

Versions:

2017; 2011; 2012; 2013; 2014; 2015; 2016;


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