| | |  | Professional Design | Home » » » » Autocad Lt 2012 Slm | | | | | | | Description: | | AutoCAD LT software is built for professional drafting, delivering genuine DWG compatibility, reliability, and powerful 2D drawing tools designed to boost your productivity. | | | Features: | |
• Software built for professional drafting, delivering genuine DWG compatibility
• Comprehensive set of 2D drafting and detailing tools for accurately documenting ideas and designs
• Create in the genuine DWG file format to share work seamlessly with colleagues and clients
• Improved PDF and DGN input and output tools; new AutoCAD WS for web and mobile sharing
• Fully integrated with other Autodesk software products
• Autodesk software purchased in North America can only be registered and used in North America.
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| 7.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 29 reviews |
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| Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows XP | | Media:
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19 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 2D or not 2D? That is the question!May 26, 2011
By M. Agostino
"4for3.info"
I have been using LT for over a month now, and I'm more than happy with everything it offers, and everything it doesn't. The simple statement here is that if you do not need to render in 3D, LT is for you. As it is for me.
Let's face it, LT is a slight step down, but for the money, it is quite the bargain for the steps it takes for you in professional drafting. Either way you look at it, you are playing with the big wigs because you can now speak their language. With full DWG compatibility, you are able to associate yourself and others with the most popular file format. If you are dealing with people with limitations, you are the one with the ability to provide previous formats for them to utilize, not the other way around. With LT you can use anything. And if the people you are providing any of this for have nothing remotely possible to use any of your creations, well, you simply export a PDF version, or even JPG and TIF images. In some cases, you can cater to Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. So, obviously, people you are sharing your work with do not have to own this software. They only need it to interact with your project.
The customization features of the program is top-notch. The software offers so many powerful features, but it's great to be able to sort and organize to your visual preference. For my needs, it is above and beyond exceeding my expectations. Do a comparison of your personal needs, and if you can live without 3D models, and 2D will work, this is a great deal, from a long-time trusted maker, with the best service.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
A great 2D-only drafting option.Nov 17, 2011
By Scott
LT is the "light" version of AutoCAD. The main difference, is that it doesn't allow for 3D modeling. If you only need 2D modeling capability, it is a very viable alternative to the much more expensive full version of AutoCAD 2012. I've used both AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD 2011, and for the most part, they are a very effective way to add some power to your drafting, especially when you combine it with a lower-cost 3D modeling solution, of which there are many. I don't have to do much 3D design anymore, but when I do, I use CorelCAD.
Install was pretty easy and although I have previous experience with AutoCAD, the layout is simple enough where first-timers can jump right in fairly quickly with minimal experience. I did experience some crashing and locking up however. I can't even begin to describe how frustrating this is. I installed it separately on two different workstations and both had the same issues. It didn't happen enough for me to change my rating on the product, but it is still pretty annoying. There are not too many visual differences between it and AutoCAD 2011. I hate the Dashboard ribbon, but fortunately you can get around this by selecting "AutoCAD Classic Workspace." I find that things also run much more smoothly by turning off Autocomplete and Dynamic Input. There is a lot of room for customization within the program and you can set things up pretty much any way that is most convenient to you.
I started out doing some simple designs of my office's data flow, and drafted some plans of our office structure. Doing a data flow diagram, I tend to use the copy function a lot. AutoCAD 2012 has a lot more features and copy options now that made this much easier to accomplish, including cleanup tools like the ability to merge duplicate objects and removed nested objects that share the same geometry, which it will recognize as unnecessary. Some of my diagrams can get fairly complicated and squashed together, so this is definitely a plus and made things easier. I will upload a copy of the diagram I was able to complete in the customer images section.
Overall, I think that AutoCAD may be following in Adobe's footsteps and starting to create "bloatware" by trying to add too many features and visual aspects, like unnecessary toolbars to their products, so I hope it doesn't continue with AutoCAD 2013. But if you're looking for a budget 2D drafting option and still want the option to exchange formats with those using the full CAD software, AutoCAD 2012 is the way to go.
EDIT: Diagram had to be deleted from customer images at request of my employer, sorry!
15 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Buyer BewareDec 02, 2011
By L. Thiffault
Buyer beware! Unless you know CAD pretty well, and how AutoCAD works, don't look to Autodesk for any help! Although they will be happy to help you for $85-200.00 per incident. I had no idea that once you get your product up and registered, that they really no longer want to talk with you. Even when you go through their e-mail channels, suppport is lacking terribly. I read somewhere about this issue, but choose not to listen carefully.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Why Compromise? AutoCAD for your Laptop/Customers/ContractorsMay 28, 2011
By Dave Millman
"davemill"
Everyone doing drafting today is familiar with AutoCAD. It is so widely used that there are now several alternate use models for which AutoCAD itself is overkill. AutoCAD LT 2012 perfectly fits several of these, take a look:
Home/Laptop/Travel/Sales Office/Customer Meetings: I keep a copy of LT on my laptop for use at customer meetings and even the work site. Cheaper than AutoCAD, with perfect compatibility. There's no better way to review and modify drawings in the field (except AutoCAD). I know of one contractor who keeps a laptop loaded with AutoCAD LT 2010 on loan with his biggest customer. They can view anything, make changes, and in general work together better.
2D Drafting: AutoCAD LT 2012 is all you need. There is nothing a 2D draftsman needs that this package does not offer. Note however, none of AutoCAD's 3D capabilities are included.
As successful as this low-end product has become, it has one flaw: it retains the steep learning curve of its big brother. I am of two minds here. As a powerful stand-alone 2D package, AutoCAD LT 2012 has a depth of capability that few will use completely. That depth deserves some learning (or better yet, professional training). Makers of other high end packages have successfully built low-end tools that are easier to learn: Adobe Photoshop Elements comes to mind. But Elements provides only a small subset of the functionality of Photoshop, unlike AutoCAD LT 2012, which provides virtually the entire AutoCAD feature set (except 3D).
So if you need a 2D drafting package with flawless AutoCAD compatibility, AutoCAD LT 2012 is literally perfect. But if you don't use AutoCAD already, you will need training, or at the very least a good book!
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Great product but they should bundle it with training!Nov 08, 2011
By RandyH
I've been working in the CAD industry for 28 years now and needed to learn LT 2012 fast for a customer job. I was happy to find that they have a SofTutor tutorial for LT 2012 on Amazon.com. Teacher Inside of AutoCAD LT (for version 2012) I use softutor products to quickly get up to speed on new products. Depending on my customers needs, I switch back and forth between different cad systems. I really prefer the newer versions of AutoCAD over others that I use.
I've used AutoCAD 2.14b, 14 and 14 3d, 2000, 2004 & 2011 3D and this keeps getting better and better, LT 2012 is awesome. This is very powerful product for the price and compatible with the full version costing thousands more. You don't get 3D, cannot write programs for LT and I don't think you can link elements to a database.
My favorite AutoCAD tools are the new array command which helps you layout offices in a fraction of the time. Not to mention dynamic crosshatch. I try to master copy, modify, trim, extend, mirror and array commands so I can crank out drawings. Osnaps also reduce drawing times. You can pretty much do just about anything you want in a few mouse clicks.
BTW - 3d is also awesome, but it does not work in LT (you can draw in perspectives in LT but they are not really 3D). If you're consultant, between jobs or just want to advance your career, I'd recommend trying one of the SofTutor products for 3D Teacher inside of AutoCAD 3D (for version 2012) you can get a free 30 day demo copy of the full version of AutoCAD from Autodesk's website ... although probably after you master LT.
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