Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical 2026
- Operating System64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 11 and Windows 10.
- ProcessorBasic: 2.5-2.9 GHz processor (base) ARM Processors are not supported.
Recommended: 3+ GHz processor (base), 4+ GHz (turbo) - MemoryBasic: 8 GB
Recommended: 32 GB - Display ResolutionConventional Displays: 1920 x 1080 with True Color
High Resolution & 4K Displays: Resolutions up to Resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 (with capable display card) - Display CardBasic: 2 GB GPU with 29 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliant
Recommended: 8 GB GPU with 106 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 12 compliant - Disk Space10.0 GB (suggested SSD)
- Pointing DeviceMS-Mouse compliant
- .NET Framework.NET Framework version 8
The Mechanical toolset is included with AutoCAD 2026
Access our library of standards-based parts, tools, and custom contentCustomize properties of object types and create them on custom layersAutomate tasks such as creating bills of materials (BOMs)
Mechanical toolset features
By supporting the ISO 1101:2017(E) standard revision, users are able to annotate documents created in AutoCAD Mechanical 2026 using the latest revision. The updated symbols are; Feature Control Frame, Datum and Feature Identifier and Datum Target.
Support files are now connected, which means that all drawings and collaborators in an Autodesk Docs project can share one set of support files.
The FIND command can now search and replace the text in AMNOTE, and the find and replace option is added in the Leader Note ribbon contextual tab.
Produce accurate drawings with standard components to support ISO, ANSI, DIN, JIS, BSI, CSN, and GB standards. Create and save custom content through the Content Manager, which enables you to add a part or feature to a content library.
Save time with commands that create mechanical layers—so you don’t have to do it manually.
Use commands to automate mechanical engineering tasks and simplify your work. Gain more control over BOMs, part lists, associative balloons, and part reference.
Get more work done in less time. Use abbreviated dialog boxes to set preferences for power dimension commands for the current standard.
Pre-configure symbols and save them to the symbol library for reuse. You can also access symbol libraries for welding, surface texture, and more.
Get the most out of your notes with formulas that automatically apply to an object. Use a template from a predefined set to display meaningful context-sensitive information immediately, instead of having to do it yourself.
Customize drawing borders and title blocks to work with your system. Each of these items exists as separate DWG files, which you can copy and modify to optimize your configuration.
Use intelligent drafting tools made specifically for mechanical design. Boost drawing productivity and efficiency with reusable detailing tools such as Centerline, AMSHIDE, Hole Charts, and Scale Area for Viewports.
Combine automatic part creation with drawing automation to get the best value. Efficiently analyze designs and perform 2D calculations such as FEA, Shaft Calc, and Moment of Inertia.