Bootcamp and Retina for Cad

[LongSticks]

I currently use 2011 MBP i7 with 8gb and 512gb SSD. I'm a long time Mac user for all my photo, docs etc. I also use this machine with Bootcamp for Autodesk Civil3d, Autocad, Navisworks and schedulling software when mobile for work!

I need to increase Ram and VRAM for my mobile work so I'm looking at the new 15" MPB.

Question though, how does Win 7 on Bootcamp handle the retina screen and in particular with vector based CAD software. Can't use Autocad for mac as I will still need access to Civil 3d.

My main works are done in the office currently on a iMac and soon to be nMP! But I do need my mobile kit at least 3 days a fortnight.

Anybody got any work experience of the above?

 

[saturnotaku]

Only Windows 8.1 supports HiDPI that the Retina display needs in order to look correct for general use. On Windows 7/8, you would have to run at native resolution but then turn the scaling up to 199%, which still doesn't look 100% correct.

 

[LongSticks]

Thanks

Only Windows 8.1 supports HiDPI that the Retina display needs in order to look correct for general use. On Windows 7/8, you would have to run at native resolution but then turn the scaling up to 199%, which still doesn't look 100% correct.

Thanks.

Have you run AutoCad or similar on Retina/Bootcamp/W8.1 combo?