AutoCAD LT

2013

Experience productivity.
Capture and communicate your design
concepts with AutoCAD LT 2013 drafting
and detailing software.

AutoCAD LT 2013
drafting and detailing
software delivers the
2D documentation,
collaboration, and
productivity tools you
need, on both Windows
and Mac platforms.
Work more productively
with intuitive feature
enhancements and the
latest DWG technology.
Extend your desktop
with Autodesk 360
cloud services and
connect and collaborate
with colleagues
virtuallyanywhere.

Document Ideas
Document Your Ideas and Designs with Tools and
Features Designed for Efficiency and Accuracy
Create simple or complex drawings from standard
shapes such as lines, arcs, and circles. Modify
existing geometry with commands such as
stretch, copy, rotate, and scale. Add annotations
including text, dimensions, and tablesto help
convey your ideas with real-world dimensions and
technicaldetail.
Efficiently edit and repurpose drawings to iterate
and evaluate design options. Use advanced tools
like Associative Array and Dynamic Blocks to
accommodate design changes.

Collaborate with Others

Get Industry-Leading Reliability and Stability
Create drawings using the latest DWG technology
and have confidence in data integrity when sharing
your work. Maximize productivity by reducing time
lost tackling corrupted or incompatible data.
Incorporate External Files
Reuse data and create richer documents by
referencing external information from colleagues
or clientssuch as DWG files, JPEG and TIF images,
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and DWF and
PDF underlaysin your drawings.
Benefit from AutoCAD Compatibility
AutoCAD LT 2013 software is fully integrated with
other Autodesk software products, making it
easier for you to share data with others or expand
your capabilities.
Extend Your Desktop
With the computing capacity and capabilities of
Autodesk 360 cloud services closely integrated with
AutoCAD LT 2013, you can store, review, and share
files, keep track of file updates, and invite others to
comment on designs.

Share Files Electronically

Electronically publish and distribute drawing
sets in a single DWF or PDF file for faster, more
securecollaboration.
Increase Productivity
Drive Efficient Design Documentation
Enhance your productivity with features and tools
that can reduce the number of steps required to
accomplish everyday tasks and create a drawing.
Efficiently Reuse Content
Save time and standardize drawings by using
blocks, adding dynamic properties to accommodate
multiple sizes or views in a single block. Get quick
access to frequently used content such as blocks,
hatches, and commands with tool palettes.
Tailor Your Work Environment
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 help meet your needs and company standards.
Work on Your Platform of Choice
Providing native support for DWG technology,
AutoCAD LT 2013 for Mac has an intuitive Mac
OS X interface, using features such as Multi-Touch
Gestures and Cover Flow. Work on your platform
of choice with licensing entitlements that give you
the flexibility to activate either the Windows or
Mac version of AutoCAD LT, regardless of which OS
version you purchased.

Release Comparison Matrix

AutoCAD LT
Feature

System Requirements
2010

2011

2012

2013

Autodesk 360
integration*

Windows and Mac

version licensing
entitlements

Property Edit Preview*

Sheet Set (Project)

Manager

Associative Arrays

Auto-Complete
Commands

Delete Duplicate
Objects

Multifunctional Grips

Object and Layer

Transparency

PDF Underlay

Mac OS X Lion support

Windows 7 support
Support for 64-bit
operating systems

Learn More or Purchase

To learn more about AutoCAD LT software,
visit www.autodesk.com/autocadlt. Download
a trial at www.autodesk.com/autocadlttrial.
Locate a reseller at www.autodesk.com/
autocadlthowtobuy.

Windows Users
For 64-bit AutoCAD LT 2013:
Windows 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional or Home Premium edition,
or Windows Vista (SP2 or later) including Enterprise, Business, or
Ultimate edition, or Microsoft Windows XP Professional edition (SP2
orlater)
AMD Athlon 64 with SSE2 technology, AMD Opteron with SSE2
technology, Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T support with SSE2
technology, or Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support with
SSE2technology
2 GB RAM
4 GB free disk space for installation
1,024 x 768 VGA display with True Color
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or later
Install from download or DVD
Mac Users
Hardware Model ID: MacPro4,1 or later; MacBookPro5,1 or later
(MacBookPro6,1 or later recommended); iMac8,1 or later (iMac11,1
or later recommended); MacMini3,1 or later (MacMini4,1 or later
recommended); MacBookAir2,1 or later; MacBook5,1 or later (MacBook7,1
or laterrecommended)
Mac OS X v10.7 or later; Mac OS X v10.4.6
64-bit Intel processor
3GB RAM (4GB recommended)
2.5GB free (3GB recommended) for installation
All graphics cards on supported hardware
1280 x 800 with True Color (1600 x 1200 with True Color recommended)
Pointing device: Apple Mouse, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, MacBook
Pro trackpad, or MS-compliant mouse
Install from download or DVD
For full requirements visit
usa.autodesk.com/autocad-lt/systemrequirements

Autodesk Education
Autodesk offers students and educators a variety
of resources to help ensure that students are
prepared for successful design careers. Educators
can access design software, curricula, and teaching
resources, while students can access free**
software, training videos, design competitions, and
career resources. Anyone can get expert guidance
at an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC)
site, and validate skills with Autodesk Certification.
Learn more about Autodesk Education at
www.autodesk.com/learning.
Autodesk Subscription
Subscribe to AutoCAD LT. Autodesk Subscription
gives you an advantage with powerful cloud-based
services, upgrades to the latest software releases,
online technical support, and flexible licensing
privileges.*** Learn more about Autodesk
Subscription at www.autodesk.com/subscription.

Windows only

** Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement that accompanies download of this software.
*** All Subscription benefits are not available for all products in all geographies. Please consult your Autodesk reseller or sales representative
formore information.
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