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HighDesign for Mac

Professional CAD & Architectural Design application.

$149.00
In English
Version 2026.1.0.2894
4.2
Based on 8 user rates

HighDesign overview

HighDesign is the alternative, full-featured 2D computer-aided design (CAD) and architectural design solution for macOS, native for M-series and Intel processors. HighDesign combines advanced drafting and design tools with a modern, efficiency-oriented user interface designed to assist the user in all the phases of the creative process. HighDesign provides an extensive range of drawing and editing functions, from the essential drafting methods to more advanced, DXF/DWG compatibility, parametric tools like vector hatches and patterns, smart annotations, symbols with multiple views, walls, columns, windows and doors, and more. Developed specifically for the actual needs of architects, engineers, and design professionals, it allows users to design complex projects with precision and extensive control over the diverse parts of the project.

Features:
  • Easy project management with groups, unlimited layers and resources like symbols, line types, hatches, and vector patterns that can be easily extended and customized.
  • Advanced selection and search functions.
  • Bindings between tools and layers, layers and colors, and colors and pen weights for one-click project organization.
  • Snap to grid, objects, intersections, right angle, tangent and smart alignments that automatically recognize perpendicular and parallel directions and intersections between two alignments.
  • Color fills and gradients with varying colors and transparency for all closed shapes.
  • Rich library of symbols, line types, hatches and patterns.

What's new in version 2026.1.0.2894

New Features and Improvements
  • New Selection box option for quick editing: move, resize and rotate the entire selection.
  • Dimensions: added the Label Suffix field in addition to the Prefix and Custom Text fields.
  • Redesigned the panel that lists overlapped objects at the cursor location.
Resolved Issues
  • Object Info panels did not show some options
  • Improved DXF/DWG compatibility
  • The grid was not displayed correctly with certain zoom factors
  • Input fields now validate numeric values more reliably
  • Quality and reliability improvements

HighDesign for Mac

$149.00
In English
Version 2026.1.0.2894
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4.2

(12 Reviews of HighDesign)

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Sanchai
Sanchai
May 16, 2016
2016.0.2
2.5
May 16, 2016
2.5
Version: 2016.0.2
Expensive ! ould be nice if Macupdate can work with the dev to get discount. Will buy immeduately
Jefrart
Jefrart
Mar 25, 2016
2016.0.1
0.0
Mar 25, 2016
0.0
Version: 2016.0.1
Nobody has mentioned Draftsight !?!
jarrodknesal
jarrodknesal
Aug 28, 2015
2015.1.1
3.0
Aug 28, 2015
3.0
Version: 2015.1.1
Hey everyone, I just got a Mac Book and I am needing a CAD software that does everything AutoCad would do from Residential designing to city structure and planning/designing with plan and profile and point search on TOPO's. Can someone please point me in the right direction, or tell me a little about High Design and if it's worth the cost for what I need it for? Thx
dabcca
dabcca
Dec 8, 2011
1.8.7
5.0
Dec 8, 2011
5.0
Version: 1.8.7
Great to see this application is still being supported! Best CAD program for the Mac under $1000.
dabcca
dabcca
Oct 15, 2010
1.8.5
5.0
Oct 15, 2010
5.0
Version: 1.8.5
Based on my experience and in comparing this software to other programs (MacDraft, Google Sketch, Cadintosh, TurboCAD , etc) this is the best CAD program on the Mac. Absolutely a joy to work with!
aderas
aderas
Feb 20, 2024
2024.1.0-2344
5.0
Feb 20, 2024
5.0
Version: 2024.1.0-2344
araadem
araadem
Jun 6, 2016
5.0
Jun 6, 2016
5.0
Version: null
Sanchai
Sanchai
May 16, 2016
2.5
May 16, 2016
2.5
Version: null
jarrodknesal
jarrodknesal
Aug 28, 2015
3.0
Aug 28, 2015
3.0
Version: null
M-Rick
M-Rick
Jul 11, 2015
4.0
Jul 11, 2015
4.0
Version: null
dabcca
dabcca
Oct 15, 2010
5.0
Oct 15, 2010
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jul 25, 2005
4.0
Jul 25, 2005
4.0
Version: null
Rasputinsrevengereloadet
Rasputinsrevengereloadet
Nov 30, 2
2021.0.2
5.0
Nov 30, 2
5.0
Version: 2021.0.2