Utilize full feature sets of desktop applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.BONUS: Access 30+ one-touch tools with included Parallels Toolbox.Open files on Chrome OS using Windows applications.Suspend and resume Windows to instantly get back up and running.Effortlessly switch between Chrome OS and Windows – no need to reboot.Some key features of Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS include: Always-on access to business-critical Windows apps
You’ll need a Chrome Enterprise upgrade to run Parallels (see screenshot above). With Parallels Desktop for Chrome OS, IT departments can enable proprietary and full-featured Windows applications - including AutoCAD - on Chrome OS devices, online and offline. The Parallels Desktop software is currently only available at scale to business customers, making this option of little use to individual users at the present time.
This software allows you to run the full version of Windows, but there are a few important things to be aware of. Parallels Desktop is a full-featured Windows container that runs natively on Chrome OS. Take measurements and add dimensions to your drawings.Easily access the command line, which is docked in the bottom left of the drawing area and displays prompts, options, and messages.View, edit, share, and save drawings stored in Autodesk Drive and Autodesk Docs, as well as in OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box.Send a controlled copy of your drawing to teammates and colleagues to access wherever they are.Safely review and add feedback directly to a DWG file without altering the existing drawing.Reduce eyestrain with sharp icons and a modern blue interface. Access easy-to-use drafting tools and manage views, properties, and layers.Edit geometry and select, move, rotate, and scale objects within drawings through your choice of the ribbon or command line.There is a small bit of lag if you try more advanced 3D drafting, but that’s to be expected. AutoCAD runs flawlessly in the web app for most 2D design tasks. Speed in the browser is honestly quite impressive. This option makes it much easier to work with AutoCAD in the browser for assignments and collaborative projects. Inside the AutoCAD web app, you can choose Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive, and others as your primary cloud storage service.