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AutoCAD LT provides simple instruction for mastering AutoCAD LT drawing and dimensioning techniques. Text content presents typical applications of AutoCAD LT with basic and advanced concepts. Produce 2D documentations and drawings with advanced set of editing and annotation tools, while still utilizing AutoCAD's simplified and user friendly instruction.
Provider
Autodesk
Located In
United States
Foundation
1982
Open API
Unverified
Deployment
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Training
Webinars, Documentation
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Architectural firms looking for easier means to utilize CAD Software
Content Source: AutoCAD LT
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Reviewers note that AutoCAD LT is a cost-effective alternative to the full version of AutoCAD, particularly for those who do not require 3D modeling capabilities. They appreciate the software's affordability and the fact that it runs faster and smoother due to the absence of 3D elements. However, users express frustration with the lack of support for 3D objects and find it challenging to work with 3D models, which limits its utility for comprehensive design projects.
Users find AutoCAD LT to be a cost-efficient CAD software that is compatible with other CAD programs, making it a versatile tool for various design needs. They appreciate the rich features such as drafting, editing, and dimensioning, which are easy to use even on low-end desktops. Additionally, reviewers highlight the significant cost savings for their companies, as the software provides essential CAD functionalities at a lower price point compared to the full version of AutoCAD.
Pros
It has basic functionalities like creating polygons and advanced features like creating complex network of nodes. Built-in templates of common accessories make my work very easy.
Perfect when used as a professional, very comprehensive drawing software. Very precise and in depth approach can be achieved.
This was a great lower cost solution for getting into CAD. The cost is more than what we wanted to spend, but pricing is competitive.
I liked that this software is pretty functional for a light version and comes from the same stable as the industry leader.
Cons
Not out main tool because o it inherited problems - 2d drawings and little automation or bim capabilities.
Sometimes it is slow and has many buttons, it is a little difficult to get familiar with the features, but with the time to learn.
The only thing that bugged me about AutoCAD is the long start up time and the fact that it lags sometimes, which is still understandable considering its size and many tools.
Sometimes the program may crash or shut down unexpectedly. If the autosave feature is not enabled this can lead to a huge loss in work.
"A must learn tool for all segments of construction and civil professionals."
Overall: It was a great experience, been using it for 3 years now.
Pros: Ease of use and the UI/UX along with a wide range of functionalities it offers to the multiple segments of users.
Cons: Licensing and economic perspective for small and mid-range firms can be improved.
"It's the standard because it's better"
Overall: We have saved a lot of time with AutoCAD LT with the constant use of library functions. The speed of the program is great, it's faster than all the other programs we've used in the past.
Pros: AutoCAD LT offers features that other similar alternatives does not offer. It permits to have an extensive library of already drawn items. Instead of copying and pasting from previous drawings, we can draw it once, save it in the library and call on it whenever we like.
Cons: With all great things there is usually a cons list, but for now the only con we've seen is the unfortunate trend of companies "forcing" to purchase an annual subscription to the product. Don't get me wrong, Autodesk offers a permanent licence but at a pretty steep cost. It may eventually be cost-effective, but with all the new features, bug fixes and incompatibility issues that arise with every new release, we are "forced" or lured to take the path of an annual subscription. But we are living in 2020, and like in The Mandalorian: "This is the way!".
"Drawing program"
Overall: It is an application that I can quickly model an easy 2 dimensional object. I can access this model I designed on the web and mobile.
Pros: Provides the opportunity to create 2D drawings with easy-to-use drawing tools; It is software that supports desktop, web and mobile applications. It gives the user the chance to make 2D drawings very quickly.
Cons: It cannot perform 3D modeling and visualization processes. It cannot perform the creation of images (render output) with lighting, materials and visual styles.
"It is worth the price and can be used for low level of detail drawings"
Overall: We had one new employee and we purchased this software for him to help us with basic detail drawings and corrections.
Pros: That it can be implemented rapidly and it has just the basic features, enough to do the job.
Cons: I consider that 3D models could at least be opened and be viewed.
"Free to use read only CAD software"
Overall: This has been a huge cost saving item for our company. For years we were battling with users opening AutoCAD just to view a CAD drawing (read only) for a few minutes, then closing it. that used up a licence token, which costs us money. Following quite a large scale roll out of AutoCAD LT, now only the users who need to edit the drawings have access to the AutoCAD - the rest have AutoCAD LT.
Pros: To be frank, the best feature of AutoCAD LT is that we can use it for free. Unlike AutoCAD itself, AutoCAD LT (for us at least) does not use up tokens on our flex licencing model. This has been a huge cost saving feature for our company, as many users only required read only access to CAD drawings and files.
Cons: The only down side to AutoCAD LT for us is that it still needs to be packaged and rolled out to our users with the licence server details included, even though it does not use any of our licence tokens. This does mean a little extra work for our software packaging team, as if we could just send the users a link to download themselves, that would be easier.
