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(More customer reviews)Although the new AutoCAD LT 2010 may not offer everything its big brother does, it's a great choice if you only need to do 2D drawings.
+DWG is the most commonly used design format
+Save in older file formats for collaborators using older versions
+Supports PDF files as an Underlay
+Improved Layer Management
+True Color Support
+Publish to PDF format for anyone to view project even without having a CAD program
+You can upgrade if you are using AutoCAD LT 2007 or higher
Keep in mind the limitations of the LT Version of AutoCAD 2010 such as:
-No 3D drawings are possible, 2D only
-No 3D modeling, so no walk-through or photorealistic rendering
-No Network Licensing
Bottom Line: AutoCAD LT 2010 is a great product if you need to do 2D drawings. The price point is probably worth it to professional users because of the new options and being able to open all DWG formats, as well as save in older formats in case you collaborate with others using older versions. Those unable to afford the Full AutoCAD package may find the LT version meets their needs.
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AutoCAD LT 2010AutoCAD LT 2D drafting and detailing software is the professional choice because we focus on boosting your productivity. A comprehensive set of tools allows you to accurately and efficiently create, document, and share your drawings. Using the genuine DWG file format provides stability and compatibility when you communicate with clients and colleagues. And you can optimize the software for the way you work with menu and user interface options. Packed with powerful features, AutoCAD LT is built for drafting.
AutoCAD LT 2D drafting and detailing software is the professional choice because it boosts your productivity. A comprehensive set of tools allows you to accurately and efficiently create, document, an share your drawings. Using the genuine DWG file format ensures stability and compatibility when you communicate with clients and colleagues. And you can optimize the software for the way you work with menu and user interface options. Packed with powerful features, AutoCAD LT is built for drafting.
Document Use a complete set of 2D drafting and detailing tools to accurately and efficiently create precise technical drawings.
Create and Annotate Create simple or complex drawings from standard shapes such as lines, arcs, and circles. Modify existing geometry with commands like stretch, copy, rotate, and scale. Add annotations such as text, dimensions, and tables to your drawings to help convey your ideas.
Collaborate Create in the genuine DWG file format to share your work seamlessly with anyone in the world. Attach Image Files and DWF & PDF Underlays Reference external information--such as images (JPG, TIF, etc.), Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and DWF and PDF underlays--in your drawing, in addition to DWG files. Use object snaps to locate new geometry relative to the objects in the DWF or DWG underlay.
Publish to DWF or PDF Format Electronically publish and distribute drawing sets in a single DWF or PDF file for fast, secure collaboration with team members.
Optimize Make AutoCAD LT work the way you work with a selection of menu and user interface options.
Organize Content Organize content within your drawing and your digital library. Separate objects onto layers to control screen displays and plotted outputs. Save time and standardize drawings by using blocks. Add dynamic properties to blocks to accommodate multiple sizes or views in a single block. Use Tool Palettes to quickly access frequently used content, such as blocks, hatches, and commands.
On-Screen Shortcuts Quickly find your way around the screen with tools to locate commands, view all open drawings, and navigate between different areas in an open drawing. Optimize your work environment by tailoring the location and appearance of commands to meet your needs and company standards.
Take Full Command
File Format Compatibility With AutoCAD LT 2010 software you can open DWG files received from colleagues and clients, regardless of the version of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT software used to create them. Save your own work to a variety of file formats that are supported by previous versions of Autodesk products, as far back as R14-compatible DWG files and R12-compatible DXF files.
RESULT: Reduced risk of object display inconsistencies due to file format changes.
Attach PDF, DWF, DGN, and Image Files as Underlays The External References palette now supports the use of PDF, DWF, DGN, and image files (JPG, TIF, etc.) as underlays in DWG files, in addition to the traditional DWG references. If the PDF or DWF file is vector-based, you can use object snaps to locate new objects relative to objects in the underlay.
RESULT: Increased security and flexibility when sharing files.
Streamlined User Interface The ribbon user interface reduces the number of steps needed to reach commands, helping to increase your overall drafting productivity. The ribbon presents commands in a concise visual format and also responds to both active commands and object selection. Based on the command or object, it adjusts to show you the most appropriate tools for the task at hand. Quick View Layouts and Quick View Drawings provide fast and visual methods for activating a layout in an open drawing. The Quick Access toolbar provides constant one-click access to your most frequently used tools and commands.
RESULT: Less time spent locating commands and switching between open drawings.
Block and External Reference Tools AutoCAD LT 2010 incorporates several block and external reference tools previously available only in AutoCAD software. With the Synchronize Attributes command, you can easily add or remove attributes from existing block definitions. The Enhanced Attribute Editor enables you to quickly change the properties of individual attributes, in addition to entering values. Externally referenced files of any format can be opened with a simple click of the mouse. Or, edit your DWG references in-place to make changes while continuing to view the host drawing's geometry. If you only need to show a portion of the referenced file, use the Clip External Reference command to hide the unwanted areas of the file.
RESULT: More control over your blocks and external references.
Intuitive Text and Tables Significant improvements to text and tables enable you to create and edit them faster and with more flexibility. Tables can be easily split into columns to fit them into the available space. Spell checking is done automatically, and misspelled words are indicated with a dashed red underline. The Annotation Scaling feature automatically calculates text and dimension sizes, as well as block and hatch pattern scales, based on the drawing scale.
RESULT: Easier text editing and greater flexibility in the display of annotations.
Better Dimensions and Leaders New options make it easy to control the display and format of all types of dimensions. This includes the ability to add jog lines, control the linetype of extension lines, and break extension lines around objects. With the introduction of multileaders, text and leader lines are now combined into one object, allowing for easy alignment, grouping of similar keynotes, and generating multiple leaders from one note.
RESULT: More intuitive dimensioning and annotating.
Improved Drafting Tools Several new and improved 2D tools make drafting easier and more productive than ever. Hatch objects no longer need to be associated with a boundary for you to be able to modify their shape. The direction of lines, polylines, and splines can be reversed, providing more control over the display of special linetypes containing text or symbols. When rotating a viewport, you can choose whether the view shown will maintain its original orientation or rotate along with the viewport.
RESULT: Fewer steps needed to accomplish everyday drafting tasks.
Easier Layer Management The Layer Properties Manager has been converted to a palette, so that any changes you make are instantly applied to the drawing. The same layer can now have different properties, such as color or linetype, in different viewports, enabling you to easily highlight specific information in each viewport. Layer management tools also let you select objects in the drawing to freeze, turn off, isolate, or lock their layer.
RESULT: Faster viewing of layer properties changes and clearer drawings with fewer layers.
Dynamic Blocks The flexibility of Dynamic Blocks provides a powerful alternative to bloated block libraries containing multiple variations of similar block definitions. With Dynamic Blocks, you can modify a block's geometry without editing the block definition or erasing it and inserting a different block. The Block Editor environment provides a place to create or edit block definitions without affecting surrounding geometry. Use the Block Authoring tools to apply parameters and actions that turn a traditional block into a dynamic one. The new Test Block tool enables you to test the functions of your dynamic block without affecting the other instances of the block in the drawing.
RESULT: More efficient block libraries, featuring the advantages of regular blocks plus the flexibility of modification.
Additional AutoCAD Functionality Several additional tools, previously available only in AutoCAD software, have been incorporated into AutoCAD LT 2010 software. Use the Align command to move, rotate, and scale objects to line up with other objects. With True Color support, you can specify a color by its Hue, Saturation, and Luminescence (HSL) or Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) values, or choose a color from a variety of Pantone and RAL color books, making it easy to match colors in your drawing with real-world colors of actual materials. Non-rectangular viewports are also supported, enabling you to create a viewport in any shape you need, either by drawing the outline or by converting an existing object to a viewport.
RESULT: More tools to enhance productivity.
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