Autodesk has announced the release of AutoCAD for Mac 2015 with a feature-set that for the first time brings it close to that of the Windows version. The lower-cost AutoCAD LT for Mac version has also been updated.

Autodesk is emphasizing cross-platform compatibility for companies using a mix of OS X and Windows machines. The ability to save layer information like color and line type has been added to the Mac version in line with the Windows edition.

The company also says AutoCAD for 2015 is faster at the same time as offering improved stability …

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“The new releases of AutoCAD for Mac and AutoCAD LT for Mac are among the most significant updates in the products’ five-year history,” said Amy Bunszel, vice president of AutoCAD products at Autodesk. “This release has some rich new features but at its core, it is about eliminating dead ends that prevent people from being as effective as they can be when working together on design projects.”

A key new feature for the Mac is Dynamic Blocks, which allow users to create a single element like a window in a building and then replicate it as many times as required, changing the size and shape as desired.

A new Quick Select tool allows objects to be selected based on query criteria, with a preview function providing confirmation that the query has selected the desired set of objects.

Autodesk has retained existing pricing: $4195 or $210 per month for the full version, and $1200 or $45 per month for the cut-down AutoCAD LT. The full press release can be viewed below.