# MacDraft Professional Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is MacDraft Professional the right Floor Plan solution for you? Explore 194 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/156430/MacDraft-Professional-6-2/reviews --- MacDraft Professional 4.4 (194) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of MacDraft Professional Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews TC Tara C Researcher's Education Management, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It allows professionals to create detailed technical drawings, vector illustrations, and designs, with precision, in a range of vector formats.“ February 4, 2023 JG John G President Machinery, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Needs dynamic zoom in and out Adjust position of object clicked on and have to put it back in place Has issue with selecting object at times Also likes to crash while drawing“ January 31, 2023 TC Tara C Researcher's Education Management, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The main benefits of using MacDraft Professional are increased accuracy and efficiency when creating designs with speed and clarity.“ February 4, 2023 PC Paul C Home OwnerArchitecture & Planning, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The snap to grid feature drives me crazy. When you paste something, it does not snap to the grid, so I am constantly entering the x and y positions.“ February 3, 2023 GH Greg H Lighting Designer Entertainment, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “My needs are geared to simple line drawings so this product fulfills my needs without the autocad pricing.“ February 3, 2023 CE Craig E architectArchitecture & Planning, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The transition from dimensioning and some other line commands to other commands is cumbersome. “ February 3, 2023 JC John C DesignerReal Estate, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “MacDraft offers a very comprehensive set of tools for complex and precision drawing. “ January 26, 2023 CC Curt C Project Mgr., General ContracorConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “MacDraft is not very explanatory from within itself in a pedagogical way.“ February 7, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 194 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use DZM Delmy Zunilda M. Customer Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "It is a great tool you can use to save time and money, easy to use but it need a little improvements" May 9, 2018 4.0 Great architectural drawings Pros Easy to use, it is simple and you dont need full blown CAD program. An economic option for architectural drawings Cons When you insert a lot of items from the library it gets very slow. Cant open if you dont have enough memory available Review Source Response from Microspot May 23, 2018 Hi Delmy Zunilda, Thank you for the review. Make sure you're up to date with the latest version (6.2.1) and keep an eye out for a new version of MacDraft coming later this year. For more information please contact support@microspot.co.uk Thanks again! Microspot Ltd WB Walter B. retired Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Thank goodness for MacDraft Professional 7" January 8, 2021 5.0 I am a woodworker, and I make engineering drawings of my projects prior to building them. Pros This program has all the easy use features of the original MacDraft of which I was a Beta Test professional in the mid-1980's. Cons I did not like the fact that I purchased MacDraft and within a year had to purchase it again due a change in the Mac operating system. Alternatives considered [CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com/p/124823/CorelDRAW/) Reason for choosing MacDraft Professional I liked the continuity of usage from the "old programs" I learned on. All the same "tricks" work, plus there are additional features. Review Source JL Jerry L. Owner Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Home plan drawing" July 2, 2019 3.0 I have been a Mac Draft owner since its origin. Other soft ware has advanced much faster than. I regret that I haven't learned to use the CAD programs. It would be really nice to draw a floor plan and then be able to rotate it into a 3D drawing. I expected much more from this upgrade. Pros The update makes the program commutable with the new Mac operating system and makes it possible to use older files. The tools are easy to identify and use. Cons Very disappointed with the templates. I ordered the entire package with all templates. I expected the templates of architectural features that are used in the drawing of house plans that include plumbing fixtures such as sinks of different sizes, toilets, bath tubs, showers, and appliances. Electrical symbols that depict light fixtures, electrical out lets, bath fans, ceiling fans. Furniture images to depict bed sizes, sofa's, tables, chairs, TV's. Doors that shows the door swing. I would like to down load PDF drawings and then make changes. If that is possible I would like to know how to do this. I would really like to down load a photo of a house and then be able to draw over it to demonstrate alternatives to owners. I guess that I was hoping for more. Review Source Response from Microspot July 8, 2019 Hi Jerry, Thank you for the review. Let me try and answer some of your concerns: 1) There arent any additional templates in the different packages, all versions get the same templates. However the Symbols (libraries) are whats different, as you have the complete pack there will be lots of the symbols you mention. There are doors, fans, toilets, baths, showers, TVs, chairs etc please get in touch so I can show you where they are :) 2) You can simply drag a PDF into MacDraft and draw over it as an image. Unfortunately you cannot edit the data as it is an image but if they client sending you a PDF can send you a DWG file then you can fully edit that! 3) Again, you can simply drag an image in and draw over the top of it, you can also go File > Import Image. 4) As much as we would love to add 3D elements to MacDraft in the future, MacDraft is purely a 2D CAD software. Unfortunately there isnt a 2D > 3D button :( I hope this helps! Microspot Team DS Doug S. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "REVIEW" December 24, 2020 4.0 Slightly frustrated - I am looking for a simple easy to use 2D draughting programme with the functionality of Vectorworks. This doesnt quite make it but it is better than other low-cost software for Mac. Pros Reasonable price.. it works OK once you get used to it. Works on Mac. Cons 1\. Problems setting up dwg/dxf imported drawings - setting size and scale. 2. Tools do not stay for repeat use. Need to be reselected each time. 3. Trimming is cumbersome - line by line. Ref 2 above. 4. Some of the tools are a bit cumbersome. Alternatives considered [QCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/172927/QCAD/) Reason for choosing MacDraft Professional MacDraft tools are a easier to use.. But much easier to import dwg/dxf drawings. Din't like the use interface. Switched from [TurboCad](https://www.capterra.com/p/32368/TurboCAD-Professional/) MacDraft tools are a bit easier to use, and don't need the 3D capability. But much better import dwg/dxf drawings. Review Source MY Michael Y. Owner Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Go-To Design Software (and I have a lot of choices)" February 8, 2023 5.0 MacDraft is based on an illustration app, into which has been integrated a set of very sound drafting tools. This is unusual; I know of nothing like it. I'm pretty enthusiastic about it, as you should be able to tell. For me, it means that once I became proficient, I could make what I'm thinking about straightaway without having to 'figure it out', I can just keep going. If I make a mistake I can usually just keep on and fix it later. This is rare in design software.The Pro version is not a toy or a 'hobby' app. It's professional 2D design software I make a living with. As an example, we are working on a site now, for which drone topo was being planned. We took Google Earth elevation profiles and an aerial into MacDraft Pro and laid out the terrain diagram we still refer to, even though the drone topo is now at hand.If you need isometrics, it's a snap (literally), and easier than in AutoCAD. And its easy to use photos and drawings directly as reference. I'll use AutoCAD sometimes to create an isometric view of an existing plan, then port it to MacDraft and make a '3D isometric'.We also use it as a straightforward graphic design tool, or just to make notes, especially with the new upgrades for making columns. Pros I usually start projects in MacDraft and increasingly just stay with it through the project. I do use AutoCAD a lot, but it is 'indirect' and difficult to be spontaneous with it or to try things out quickly. In MacDraft I work directly and 'experimentally' with no downside; it encourages spontaneity and is fast and direct. The drawings look great, and often other designers or drafters ask what software they were made it. In planning meetings MacDraft docs are usually the conversation starters. It's easy to combine photos or even loose pencil sketches with MacDraft in the same document, and it looks great. I do believe it shortens the approval cycle. Also, it's just fun to use. I usually go to MacDraft first before SketchUp or AutoCAD. The tools are \*actually\* intuitive, and the interface is appealing and easy on the eyes (and brain). Cons MacDraft is a bit challenging to use with the deadly accuracy of, say, AutoCAD, as it only resolves to two decimal places. Also oftentimes I need to zoom in to make sure I hit the point I was aiming at— even when Smart Snap is in use. Also— you cannot snap to intersections. I know MD \*recognizes\* intersections, because you can trim accurately to them.End marks (arrows) look perfect in-app, but when you make a PDF or plot them, they come out larger than in-app and overrun the object they are meant to point to. This is relatively easy to compensate for or edit, but it is annoying.Also it would be good to be able to customize key assignment. The existing ones make solid sense, so this not a big 'issue'. Just needs more of them— real time-savers, the shortcuts. Reason for choosing MacDraft Professional I'm a veteran of SketchUp, Vectorworks, and AutoCAD— which I still use. But more and more often I just use MacDraft to finish the job. It isn't 'enterprise' software, in which I can work simultaneously on the same set of drawings with another designer, or change my settings to comply with their office protocols. On the other hand, MacDraft has almost no 'cognitive overhead' to interfere with your work or interrupt you with some nasty unforeseen technical snag, it just works. Review Source CC Charles C. Consultant Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Full-Featured 2-D Design/Drafting for the Mac" February 3, 2023 5.0 MacDraft has very simply allowed me to produce documents to support my designs and convey the design intent to my clients. Pros Forst and foremost, MacDraft is deigned for the Mac, not just ported over from the PC environment. This allows full integration of features with the Mac interface and structure. Mac's were based on a Graphical User Interface, and what could be better for a drafting platform?Like any software package, there is a learning curve with MacDraft, but even though the software is powerful, it is also easy to learn and implement.I have yet to come across a situation where I needed a feature that was not available in MacDraft. Also, the documentation makes it easy to find and pickup new (to me) features and capabilities. Cons The one aspect of MacDraft that could use improvement is with regard to exporting to DWG/DXF. While this is not a failure of MacDraft (AutoDesk doesn't make it easy for any competing software to produce documents in "their" formats, even though they do not offer any fully functional alternatives for the Mac), it would be great if anyone could open an exported file and have it look the same as the original in MacDraft. Reason for choosing MacDraft Professional First, some background. Years ago I used ClarisCAD (Apple) for my design work since I was (and still am) Mac-based. ClarisCAD was an easy to use package that took full use of the Macintosh Toolkit, making using ClarisCAD intuitive to any Mac user. When Apple decided to get out of the CAD Software business, they offered special pricing on Ashlar Vellum since this was the software that they used by their product design team. I used Vellum for a number of years, but when I closed my consulting business in the early 2000's I could no longer justify the cost.When I wanted to be able to document designs again, I could not find any other suitable package for the Mac that was affordable, had professional capabilities and did not require a steep learning curve to become moderately proficient. After finding MacDraft and evaluating the trial version, I purchased the Personal Edition for my use. Although P.E. is powerful, it does lack some features of MacDraftPro, so when the opportunity arose I upgraded and never looked back. Review Source PJ Phillip J. Architect / Owner Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Phil's MacDraft Pro 7 upgrade reactions" June 17, 2019 5.0 I have been able to move from my previous version without much difficulty. Probably because I have kept my work simple. Pros The drafting tools and other left side menu items that I use have remained the same. I have not yet tried to make my own library items and hope to do that too because many of the default images are not useful to me. I have found out that I can change the black background to a lighter color by upgrading my OS but I have always been afraid of messing up what I am used to. Someday I'll make that jump. Ability to shade that to a lighter gray would be nice. The page selection allows me to make up a border or a graphic that would open with the page selection. I am looking forward to having that set up on my version. If only I had time to practice all these options. I'm still woking on it but the DWG has proven to be a little problem. As I get used to it I think I will like it as the tool to send out CAD drawings that can be translated to others programs. Presently I need to put it through my 'Vectorworks' to have a DWG that others can work with. I think this is moving to a more professional and respected by others program. Cons The side panels previously in menu boxes on the side seem to take a lot of room. I cannot remove them because they are constantly in use. As boxes I could move and rearrange them and omit some of them. I miss that option. I really miss the options to have line options, level option and alignment boxes opened at the same time. Some of the key options are eliminated such as bring to front or to back. An item copied from a PDF or the library land on the page as a much reduced image. Translated from a PDF they land in the upper left corner rather than where I click for them to land. Sometimes this takes too much time to recover them and stretch them to the correct scale. Locating the writing icon on the page is difficult. I would like it to show up a little darker. On the last version the icon would break in where I selected and now it lands at the beginning of the paragraph. The icon is so light I cannot tell where it is located. Reason for choosing MacDraft Professional Talking with others I began to think again that the conversion would take a long time to adjust. The expanded options offered in the MacDraft advertising made this option the most likely. Review Source Response from Microspot June 18, 2019 Hi Phillip, Thank you for the review! Great to hear you're getting to grips well with MacDraft 7. We fully understand why you might miss the palette system, we are always open to new ideas so if you would like to discuss further how we might better implement the single screen system we would love to hear from you via support@microspot.co.uk. Microspot Team ES Ellie S. Director of Sales - Lighting Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Much Needed Revamp!" June 17, 2019 5.0 Absolutely love it. I don’t miss the previous versions at all. I have been using MacDraft since 2014, and this new version was definitely needed. Checked all the boxes! Pros I am easily able to import and manipulate CAD files. Most of my clients work in CAD and it would be so frustrating with previous versions when the files wouldn’t open or wouldn’t be compatible. It also eliminated any issues exporting my MacDraft files to CAD. Also, having all the tools available is great! When they were on individual palettes, I would frequently “lose” the palette when I was working with multiple monitors. Cons Not all items will import, and will just eliminate them from the drawings. There have been one or two instances when the file I was sent was using some feature in CAD that macDraft didn’t have and I was missing a large chunk of the drawing. Also, when I group items together to make one item, and then try to line it up with other items, it still recognizes each individual item instead of recognizing all items as one item. This can be frustrating because I have to make sure I select the exact part of the grouped items. This is minor but not an issue I had with previous versions. Review Source Response from Microspot June 18, 2019 Hi Ellie, Thank you for such a great review! You refer to CAD throughout your review and I imagine you mean DWG/DXF files. If you have files that you know are missing data, along with an image of what the file SHOULD look like please send them over to support@microspot.co.uk and we can take a look. We majorly improved DWG/DXF support in MacDraft 7 (as you mentioned) but if we can improve it even more then that will benefit everyone! :) P.S. the align functions not recognising groups is a bug which has now been fixed. We will have a free update (7.0.1) going out next week. Microspot Team David L. Stage Director Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent 2D Drawing " March 25, 2017 5.0 I've been using MacDraft for years, in its various iterations, primarily to produce blocking diagrams for theatrical performances. The latest version is even more powerful than the earlier ones. Sure, there's a bit of a learning curve, and I know I'm not using even half the power of the app, but it's versatility has won me over. There are plenty of other drawing applications available, but for the combination of features I want, plus a relatively low price, MacDraft takes the cake! Pros Ease of use combined with power. Cons I can't find any way to set up various preset groups (e.g., line weight x, line color y, line style z), so I have to select each one individually Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engineering technician Facilities Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Mac draft for 34 years " July 3, 2019 4.0 I use the program to draw house plans mostly. Also I like to use it to design interior finishes like tile and trims in unique patterns. Pros I had many versions of Mac draft. I started recently with version 5 and 6. The latest one version 7 is quite a bit different than the previous versions. I have been able to fine what I need but takes some practice to get work done fast again. Cons When converting to Autocad format the program has limitations. So I wish this feature worked better and others with auto Cad could review my work. Review Source Response from Microspot July 10, 2019 Thank you for the great review! You havent left a name but if you can contact us with any questions regarding DWG we would be happy to answer them. MacDraft Pro 7 uses the latest DWG file format so there shouldnt be any issues :) Thanks! DM Delmar M. General Manager Plastics Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Satisfied new user - " June 17, 2019 4.0 We had been using a very simple drawing software that hadn't been supported for several years. For us, it worked as good as we needed. When it ultimately quick working because of equipment upgrades etc. we were at a loss for a simple drawing program. 7 has allowed us to provide the simple drafting projects we need for our customers as well as for our manufacturing team. It's also allowed us to design new equipment and procedures internally. We are amateurs when it comes to drafting programs. If it was too complicated or time consuming, it wouldn't have worked for us. MacDraft Professional 7 is turning into exactly the software we need to support our business. Pros Every day I'm learning how to use this software, it's capabilities, and how it can support our manufacturing team and our customers. It's easy to use from the first download and your growth can be as fast as the time spent working with it. It will do everything we need plus. Cons I'm yet to find a con for this software. If I had to say something, I'd say that it's more complicated than what we'd been using which has led to more time to learn how to use it. Reason for choosing MacDraft Professional After an initial review of 7 and communicating with their Representative, we made the decision to order three licenses for our office. It's turning into the right decision as we continue to learn how the software can make us a better company. Review Source Response from Microspot June 18, 2019 Hi Delmar, Thank you for the fantastic review. We really appreciate it. Im not sure what else to say other than if you need anything in the future please do get it touch but it sounds like MacDraft 7 is doing great things at TRAX and we would love to see some of your work! Microspot Team EH Edward H. Owner's Rep, Construction Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Replacing the Old with the New" July 4, 2019 5.0 All in all, I'm ecstatic with Microspot MacDraft, 6.2 and 7, as I am now using modern equipment and technology with the ease of my old, trusted program from way back when - all at an affordable price. AND, when I had questions, I was able to write to England, and invariably the next morning a reply would be waiting for me. AND, when my backup thumb-drive for 7 didn't arrive via international mail after several weeks, they sent me another, which contains both versions 6.2 and 7. Fantastic software and customer service, would highly recommend! Pros I originally bought "MacDraft" back in 1996, and installed it on a Macintosh Performa CD. Many years passed, and I used it to design several houses and projects, and became quite proficient with the software, even though I was limited by the hardware involved - small screen, ancient printer , no ability to email, no ability to download to thumb drives - until finally this year, I could no longer find ink for my printer. So, I searched the Internet, and found this program to be affordable, modern, and with nearly the identical menus, tools, and libraries. Now I use it on my IMac, and a Brother Pro Series printer. Fantastic! Cons I was initially sent 6.2, until the MacDraft Professional 7 release. I actually thought 6.2 was intuitively easier. With the release of 7, some of the tools have been switched to the right side, where before everything was on the left - I don't like the back and forth with the mouse that 7 requires. Also, 6.2 had a light background, whereas the background on 7 is black, which to me makes it a bit more difficult to find the tools I want. Review Source Response from Microspot July 5, 2019 Hi Edward, Thank you so much for the glowing review. Its great to know you were happy with the 6.2 place holder before the release of version and have continued to enjoy 7! One thing I would like to point out is that if you are on Mac OS 10.14 or higher you can switch between light and dark mode via Apple > System Preferences > General. Microspot Team BB Bruce B. Retired oceanographer/engineer Farming Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Planning family homes " December 18, 2020 5.0 I’ve used MacDraft Pro since the days when it came on a handful of 3.5” floppy disks. It still works Intuitively. Things like duplicate with smart repeated placement and spacing along a line just WOWs PC world ers. Pros My family bought 18 acres of wooded land. We use this sw to draw to scale the whole region and the plans for three houses for us and our two sons’ families. Cons Cost. It’s buyable, but takes a lot of thought. Compared to the price of 18 acres and 3 houses, it’s cheap. Specially if it stops us from making even one mistake. I am giving my older son the PC version as a present so he doesn’t come borrow my Mac all the time. Reason for choosing MacDraft Professional I was at work years ago and the guy behind me was buying 3 AutoCAD copies. I hollared over the partition: ask the salesman how long it takes a new engineer to become competent. 3 Months! We had a different project with an New graduate ET engineer who had never used a Mac and in one day was producing D-sized blueprints with boarders and using his library of electronic parts after one day. (True story) Review Source JM Judy M. Designer / Business Owner Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It's a Good Tool" December 17, 2020 4.0 MacDraft Pro 7 continues to allow my to design whole house solutions from remodeling to decorating. Last year was my first backyard \[outdoor living space\] project and it delivered, from 1000 miles away, and it was quite useful. Pros For me, the critical end use allows me to provide client with preliminary to final concepts and contractors with plans detailed enough for execution. I have become skilled at both floor plan and elevation work and the layers allow for easy duplication, then modification. Cons Some hiccups from the last update that are a bit annoying. And, it can take a bit more time than I like. Despite that I can still arrive at my goal. Reason for choosing MacDraft Professional Simplicity vs complexity. Specific business / design needs. Cost Review Source Response from Microspot December 18, 2020 Hi Judy, Thank you for the review! Great to hear you're enjoying MacDraft 7. If you dont mind getting in touch at support@microspot.co.uk we would love to learn about any hiccups you may have experienced. Other than that, continue to use MacDraft and if you have any questions in the future just let us know :) Microspot Team JC Julien C. Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "very good software" February 13, 2023 4.0 Pros simple, intuitive software that can be used for complex projects Cons sometimes complicated to achieve a perfect precision to the millimeter and to join well all the lines Review Source EB Errol B. Owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MacDraft Professional 7" June 18, 2019 5.0 I am very please with the new make-over and feel peace of mind knowing that this platform will continue beyond the next OS redesign plus the ability to open and continue to use files that were created several version ago. Pros Very pleased with the overall redesign of all features and the fact that it is now 64bit compliant which is important for continuing to utilize this program with future rewrites of OS X. The ease of creating templates surpasses the older version and is easy to implement. Cons As a long time user of MacDraft, just like the redesign of any good software, I had a bit of a learning curve to adjust over to the new design - always takes some effort to unlearn habits. It would be nice to have a "Save As" function for creating and modifying similar drawings. Review Source Response from Microspot June 19, 2019 Hi Errol, Thank you for the great review! I just want to point out that 'save as' is in MacDraft 7 but like alot of modern apps it is now referred to as 'Duplicate' it still has the cmd + shift + S shortcut. Thanks again and enjoy MacDraft 7! KM Kurt M. Owner Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It use to be much better" January 6, 2021 2.0 Not happy moving onto another software. Pros When my company first started using the software it was great! Highly recommend it. Did everything top CAD software can do. But the past couple of years I have seen a few bugs that leaves my team frustrated. Cons There are a few bugs that will not go away. Customer service did not help. Review Source JC Jacqueline C. Architect and Interior Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Exceptional Software!" March 28, 2017 5.0 I am an Architect and Designer, I've been using this software for more than 10 years, and I can do from a Simple Drawing to a complete Architectural Drawings, easy to use and Autocad compatible. Pros Easy to use Libraries have lots of materials to choose from Cons I cannot modify on an Autocad document/file. Review Source Response from Microspot March 30, 2017 Thanks for the review Jacqueline! We would be more than happy to look into more library items such as those suggested (ADA toilets etc) what really helps us is having somebody in the industry that can help us create particular libraries so if you can drop us an email at support@microspot.co.uk with a longer list of what you would expect we would love to get started on this! As for editing AutoCAD files, MacDraft Professional can open and edit DWG files by going File > Open > Change MacDraft pop up to DWG. I hope this helps in future projects! Microspot Team jP john P. retired Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "not that impressed" December 29, 2020 2.0 It does what I need it to do although can be frustrating at times, overall its ok for non professionals. Pros In comparison with the previous version I had this one is a lot better, relatively easy to use but not without it's problems. Cons The snap to option is very inaccurate, very rarely seems to hit the spot so that you have to zoom in to max to position a line in the correct intersection. The most frustrating aspect is when in zoom commend it will suddenly zoom in to the maximum into the top left hand corner so that you have then to zoom out to find out where it was that you were working. Switched from [AutoCAD Architecture](https://www.capterra.com/p/172801/AutoCAD-Architecture/) I retired from professional practice. Review Source MP Marc P. Owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for a the occasional woodworder" June 24, 2019 5.0 I'm a woodworker but I also use it for drawing my house projects. I also coach Eagle candidates for the Boy Scouts and it come in handy for showing them dimensions etc. I've using MacDraft since ....?1988? When did the first MacIntosh come out? Pros The new features in the side panels make it easy to get to some of the features I use alot. One of the these is resize. I use it all the time and this makes it easy. The whole look and feel has been upgraded. Cons I want to have more shortcut keys. command-d for duplicate for instance. I also don't like that you don't offset the dupe like you used to. Review Source Response from Microspot June 26, 2019 Hi Marc, Thank you for the review! Its great to know you feel the program is easier to use :) As for the keyboard shortcuts, CMD-D does duplicate with offset (there was a bug which has since been fixed in version 7.0.1) and CMD-Shift-D duplicates without offset. What other keyboard shortcuts would you like to see in MacDraft? Microspot Team ES Eric S. Chf Audio Engineer Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Unhappy with the last update" February 3, 2023 5.0 Pros See my explanation below, please. I'm NOT happy with this newest release Cons The previous version I had purchased LOTS of templates along with the app. When I updated the app ONLY to the newest version, none of my previous templates are usable and support never replied to my request for help. Review Source Response from Microspot February 6, 2023 Hi Eric, Thank you for the review. Sorry to hear we didnt get back to you regarding your templates. Any file created from MacDraft 5.6 onwards would be a .md60 file or .mp60 (template) file and these all still open in MacDraft 8. If you meant your libraries rather than templates you need to search for a .spotlibrary file on your machine and load them back into the MacDraft library. I can only apologies if your original email was missed and would love to help out further if you can drop an email to support@microspot.co.uk Thanks again, Microspot Ltd OA Orson A. President Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User issue" October 1, 2019 5.0 So far a pleasure. Pros Very easy and practical. Only use 50% of its ability. Cons I upgraded from a very old obsolete version that I was used to. So there’s a learning curve for me. More or a user issue not a software issue. Review Source Response from Microspot October 9, 2019 Hi Orson, Thank you for the nice review. If you continue to use MacDraft and need any help please get in touch with the support team at support@microspot.co.uk Microspot Team JT John T. Owner Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for Mac" October 8, 2019 5.0 I am pleased with the program. It was an easy transition from 6. Pros I have used this versions of this program for over 15 years. I am able to do all my design work in MacDraft and it has been very helpful in getting jobs done on time. The tools in the program provide all that is necessary to create detailed designs and drawings Cons The only issue I have had is with Apple eliminating 32 bit programs from their new operating systems. This has forced me to upgrade to the latest version of MacDraft. Review Source Response from Microspot October 10, 2019 Hi John, Thanks for the great review. Apple had been toying with the idea of going solely to 64 bit for a number of years however when they officially announced it it was a big shock to us too! Im glad you made a smooth transition across to 7 :) Microspot Team BH Bob H. Retired Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MacDraft Review" July 12, 2019 4.0 I have been using MacDraft and its predecessors for over 20 years and use it for drawing almost everything I build or model from site plans to home floor plans to parts I build for projects. Pros The relative ease of use and the many features, specifically the ability to work on multiple layers. Cons The inability to to zoom at levels other that the preset levels. The lack of any 3D capability, although if it had 3D capability it might become more difficult to use than I would like. Review Source Response from Microspot July 15, 2019 Hi Bob, Thank you for the great review. You can infact zoom to any zoom level by typing in your desired zoom level OR by dragging a zoom window over the area you wish to zoom into. MacDraft is a 2D only app by design but it would of course be great to have 3D capabilities too. Microspot Team CV CJ V. Advisor Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ease of use" July 8, 2019 5.0 Good. Pros Easy to work with. Functionality has taken a leap forward over version 6. Cons Point accuracy. It's improved tremendously but needs better snap to object. Review Source Response from Microspot July 11, 2019 Hi CJ, Thank you for the great review! Please get in touch (support@microspot.co.uk) and let us know how we could improve the snapping for you :) Microspot Team ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.