If you are still running AutoCAD 2015 on a legacy Mac system, certain best practices ensure it remains stable:
: To run effectively, the software generally requires at least 3GB of RAM and a Direct3D-capable workstation-class graphics card. AUTODESK AUTOCAD 2015 -MACOSX
: The 2015 suite streamlined tools for working with online maps and geographic location information . This made it significantly easier to bring real-world spatial data into a design environment, a precursor to the modern BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflows. If you are still running AutoCAD 2015 on
: Keep your files "light" using the PURGE command to remove unused objects and OVERKILL to delete duplicate geometry. : Keep your files "light" using the PURGE
However, for those maintaining older projects, AutoCAD 2015 remains a robust, "perpetual" style of workspace that paved the way for the high-performance design suites we use today.
: One of the most powerful "deep dive" tools in this version is Data Extraction . It allows users to "mine" a drawing for information—like object properties or block attributes—and export it to Microsoft Excel or AutoCAD tables. This transforms a simple drawing into a gold mine of actionable data.