Autodesk AutoCAD - Version LT - Simplified 2D Drafting and Documentation Software
AutoCAD LT 2D CAD software helps you create 2D drawings faster and with more precision. Available for Windows and Mac. Includes the AutoCAD mobile app.
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Features
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Comprehensive 2D documentation
Produce 2D documentation and drawings with a comprehensive set of drawing, editing, and annotation tools.
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Intuitive user interface
Access tools when you need them—contextual ribbon tabs, multifunctional grips, customizable tool palettes, and an intelligent command line.
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Innovative technologies
Get the latest technologies including TrustedDWG™, high-resolution monitor support, migration tools, and the Autodesk desktop app.
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Connected collaboration
Share and use data from PDF and DGN files, Bing Maps, and AutoCAD mobile app.
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PDF import enhancements
Use the SHX text recognition tool to quickly convert imported PDF geometry to text and Mtext objects.
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External file references
Save time and minimize frustration with simple tools to fix broken paths for externally referenced files.
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Object selection
Freely navigate around your drawing while selecting objects that stay in the selection set, even if you pan or zoom off screen.
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Text to Mtext enhancements
With the Combine Text tool, convert combinations of text and Mtext objects to a single Mtext object.
Other Features
Explore the latest features in AutoCAD LT® 2018 2D CAD software, including external reference path repair and recognition of SHX font files.
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Import geometry, including SHX font files, fills, raster images, and TrueType text into a drawing from a PDF. (video: 2:45 min.)Enhanced
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EnhancedExternal file references
Save time and minimize frustration with tools to fix broken paths for externally referenced files. (video: 4:43 min.)
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EnhancedObject selection
Selected objects stay in the selection set, even if you pan or zoom off screen. (video: 1:20 min.)
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EnhancedText to Mtext
Convert combinations of text and Mtext objects to a single Mtext object. (video: 1:54 min.)
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EnhancedUser interface
Work intuitively with common dialog boxes and toolbars. (video: 2:32 min.)
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EnhancedShare design views
Publishes design views of your drawing to a secure location for viewing and sharing in a web browser. (video: 1:38 min.)
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NewHigh-resolution monitor support
Enjoy the best possible viewing experience ever, even on 4K and higher resolution displays. (video: 2:39 min.)
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AutoCAD mobile app
View, create, edit, and share CAD drawings on your mobile device with the AutoCAD mobile app. (video: 2:02 min.)
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Ribbon tabs and panels
Access your favorite tools easily when you need them with the AutoCAD ribbon.
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Tool palettes
Easily access your most frequently used content and tools with customizable tool palettes.
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Command line
Launch commands and respond to prompts quickly using simple keystrokes, right at the command line.
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Object and layer transparency
Control the transparency for selected objects or for all objects on a layer.
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Dynamic blocks
Add flexibility and intelligence to your block references, including changing the shape, size, or configuration.
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Associative arrays
Create and modify objects in circular or rectangular patterns, or along a path.
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Object selection and isolation
Find and select all objects that match the properties of an object. Hide or unhide the selected objects.
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Text
Create a single or multiline text (mtext) as a single text object. Format the text, columns, and boundaries.
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Smart dimensioning
Create dimensions automatically. Pass the cursor over selected objects to get a preview before you create it.
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Leaders
Create leaders with a variety of content, including text or blocks. Easily format leader lines, and define styles.
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Smart centerlines and center marks
Create and edit centerlines and center marks that automatically move when you move the associated objects.
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Tables
Create tables with data and symbols in rows and columns, apply formulas, and link to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
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Revision clouds
Draw revision clouds around new changes in a drawing to quickly identify your updates.
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Layouts
Specify the size of your drawing sheet, add a title block, and display multiple views of your model.
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Layout viewports
Create layout viewports to display different elements of your design at varying scales.
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Fields
Use fields in text objects to display text that can be updated automatically as the field value changes.
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Data linking
Enable simultaneous updates by creating a live link between a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and a table in your drawing.
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PDF and DGN import/export/underlay
Share and reuse data from PDF and DGN files by importing, exporting, or attaching them as underlays.
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DWG and image references
Attach drawings and images to your current drawing as externally referenced files.
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Geographic location and online maps
Insert geographic location information into a drawing, and display a map in the drawing from an online map service.
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TrustedDWG technology
TrustedDWG™ technology lets you know of a possible incompatibility when a file was not last saved by an Autodesk software.
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CUI customization
Customize the user interface to improve accessibility and reduce the number of steps for frequent tasks.
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Sysvar monitor
Monitor current system variables against a preferred list of values. Notification balloons alert you of deviations.
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Autodesk desktop app
Get alerts and install software updates without disrupting your workflow. View tutorials about new features.
Other Features
Explore the latest features in AutoCAD LT® 2018 2D CAD software, including external reference path repair and recognition of SHX font files.
-
EnhancedPDF import
Import geometry, including SHX font files, fills, raster images, and TrueType text into a drawing from a PDF. (video: 2:45 min.)
-
EnhancedExternal file references
Save time and minimize frustration with tools to fix broken paths for externally referenced files. (video: 4:43 min.)
-
EnhancedObject selection
Selected objects stay in the selection set, even if you pan or zoom off screen. (video: 1:20 min.)
-
EnhancedText to Mtext
Convert combinations of text and Mtext objects to a single Mtext object. (video: 1:54 min.)
-
EnhancedUser interface
Work intuitively with common dialog boxes and toolbars. (video: 2:32 min.)
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EnhancedShare design views
Publishes design views of your drawing to a secure location for viewing and sharing in a web browser. (video: 1:38 min.)
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NewHigh-resolution monitor support
Enjoy the best possible viewing experience ever, even on 4K and higher resolution displays. (video: 2:39 min.)
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AutoCAD mobile app
View, create, edit, and share CAD drawings on your mobile device with the AutoCAD mobile app. (video: 2:02 min.)
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Ribbon tabs and panels
Access your favorite tools easily when you need them with the AutoCAD ribbon.
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Tool palettes
Easily access your most frequently used content and tools with customizable tool palettes.
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Command line
Launch commands and respond to prompts quickly using simple keystrokes, right at the command line.
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Object and layer transparency
Control the transparency for selected objects or for all objects on a layer.
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Dynamic blocks
Add flexibility and intelligence to your block references, including changing the shape, size, or configuration.
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Associative arrays
Create and modify objects in circular or rectangular patterns, or along a path.
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Object selection and isolation
Find and select all objects that match the properties of an object. Hide or unhide the selected objects.
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Text
Create a single or multiline text (mtext) as a single text object. Format the text, columns, and boundaries.
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Smart dimensioning
Create dimensions automatically. Pass the cursor over selected objects to get a preview before you create it.
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Leaders
Create leaders with a variety of content, including text or blocks. Easily format leader lines, and define styles.
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Smart centerlines and center marks
Create and edit centerlines and center marks that automatically move when you move the associated objects.
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Tables
Create tables with data and symbols in rows and columns, apply formulas, and link to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
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Revision clouds
Draw revision clouds around new changes in a drawing to quickly identify your updates.
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Layouts
Specify the size of your drawing sheet, add a title block, and display multiple views of your model.
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Layout viewports
Create layout viewports to display different elements of your design at varying scales.
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Fields
Use fields in text objects to display text that can be updated automatically as the field value changes.
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Data linking
Enable simultaneous updates by creating a live link between a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and a table in your drawing.
-
PDF and DGN import/export/underlay
Share and reuse data from PDF and DGN files by importing, exporting, or attaching them as underlays.
-
DWG and image references
Attach drawings and images to your current drawing as externally referenced files.
-
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Geographic location and online maps
Insert geographic location information into a drawing, and display a map in the drawing from an online map service.
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TrustedDWG technology
TrustedDWG™ technology lets you know of a possible incompatibility when a file was not last saved by an Autodesk software.
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CUI customization
Customize the user interface to improve accessibility and reduce the number of steps for frequent tasks.
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Sysvar monitor
Monitor current system variables against a preferred list of values. Notification balloons alert you of deviations.
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Autodesk desktop app
Get alerts and install software updates without disrupting your workflow. View tutorials about new features.
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