What is meaning of "LT" in the phrase "AutoCad LT"?

[TuKhuyen]

Auto Cad LT is a cheaper version of AutoCad. So what is meaning of word "LT" (Abbreviation) in the phrase "Autocad LT"?
Please explain for me! Thank you!

[kencaz]

I always thought of it as the "Lite" version of AutoCAD being that it was missing the 3D creation capabilities of it's big brother.

Myself, I think AutoCAD should discontinue LT but that's my opinion.

KC

[TuKhuyen]

I always thought of it as the "Lite" version of AutoCAD being that it was missing the 3D creation capabilities of it's big brother.

Myself, I think AutoCAD should discontinue LT but that's my opinion.

KC

Thank you. I watched some video clips you use autocad on youtube. Indeed, you are a professional about cad and other softwares. I am a new member of this forum therefore I have to learn from you and everyone very much.
Why do you think AutoCad should discontinue LT?

[fuccaro]

I think "LT" means "LapTop". It's the little brother for 2D only, with less functions so that it requires less computing power.
At that time laptops were just very limited.

[rkmcswain]

I think "LT" means "LapTop". It's the little brother for 2D only, with less functions so that it requires less computing power.
At that time laptops were just very limited.

LT has always been built on AutoCAD, so the system specs are pretty much the same. If the specs for LT are slightly lower, it's only because of the anticipated use of 3D in AutoCAD.

So what is meaning of word "LT" (Abbreviation) in the phrase "Autocad LT"?

Essentially, Autodesk never said what LT stood for, but it's commonly accepted as short for "Lite".

See:

http://www.fourmilab.ch/autofile/www...00000000000000

http://www.fourmilab.ch/autofile/www...00000000000000

Also, there is more missing in LT than just 3D. This is couple of versions old, but the summary is still valid AFAIK: http://cadpanacea.com/node/96

[Coosbaylumber]

I always thought of it as the "Lite" version of AutoCAD being that it was missing the 3D creation capabilities of it's big brother.

KC

I got copies of two very old brochures here. One says Limited, and the other has Lite emblazoned. I think the Lite version took off.


Wm.

[Pablo Ferral]

The Autodesk preffered line is 'Limited' (as bandied about at AU).

Essentially you have the full product on your machine but Autodesk have 'Limited' what can be done with it... e.g. The've turned off all the tools that create 3D objects, cut of access to the API's and left out tools such as the sheet set manager.

Because you have the full product you can still open drawing files that have been created in the full version - even if they contain 3D objects - but your editing ability is also 'Limited'.

'Lite' is the accepted meaning, but technically incorrect if you want to get pedantic about it ;-)

[f700es]

I still think they should go to a 3 tier system...

LT - no 3D or lisp, arx, etc, but also add some 2D functionality like enhanced usage of raster images, transparent fills and finally make LT the standard in 2D CAD.
$500

Full - 3D solids, lisp, arx, etc. Pretty much the same as we have now but remove the rendering engine.
$2500

Pro - every thing
$4000

[rkmcswain]

I still think they should go to a 3 tier system...

LT - no 3D or lisp, arx, etc, but also add some 2D functionality like enhanced usage of raster images, transparent fills and finally make LT the standard in 2D CAD.
$500

Full - 3D solids, lisp, arx, etc. Pretty much the same as we have now but remove the rendering engine.
$2500

Pro - every thing
$4000

Looking at it from the Autodesk point of view... there is no reason to.
(A) People are already buying LT (with fewer features than you describe) for twice your proposed price.
(B) People are already buying full AutoCAD for ±$4000, so there is no market (as far as Autodesk is concerned) for your $2500 solution. Anyone who is potentially in that market now is buying the full version already, so why lose $1500 profit?

[ReMark]

Another low cost alternate for 2D drawings/sketches would be AutoCAD Freestyle. Suggested retail price of $149 but available for a limited time at $79.

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet...&siteID=123112