where do i start

itsmeagain · 3rd Nov 2009, 03:14 pm

hi everybody,
i am new to this. what is the difference between autocad and lt?
Which software and books should be using?
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

?

**Cad64** · 3rd Nov 2009, 04:24 pm

Check our FAQ section. The answers to these questions can be found there.

http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/question...+AutoCAD+LT%3F

http://www.cadtutor.net/faq/question...arn+AutoCAD%3F

ReMark · 3rd Nov 2009, 06:38 pm

Make sure you check the recommended system requirements for any piece of AutoDesk software you plan on using.

**f700es** · 3rd Nov 2009, 09:39 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReMark

Make sure you check the recommended system requirements for any piece of AutoDesk software you plan on using.

^^^^I wish so called IT people would do this!^^^^

The dork that spec'ed my new machine put in a floppy drive, a floppy drive!
He also whined when I did not want to use the on-board graphics card.
Whiskey
Tango
Foxtrot

ScribbleJ · 3rd Nov 2009, 09:53 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by f700es

^^^^I wish so called IT people would do this!^^^^

The dork that spec'ed my new machine put in a floppy drive, a floppy drive!
He also whined when I did not want to use the on-board graphics card.
Whiskey
Tango
Foxtrot

LOL

Sounds like a new dork is called for. One that doesn't whine and provides the machine you need.

Tankman · 4th Nov 2009, 04:56 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by f700es

^^^^I wish so called IT people would do this!^^^^

The dork that spec'ed my new machine put in a floppy drive, a floppy drive!
He also whined when I did not want to use the on-board graphics card.
Whiskey
Tango
Foxtrot

You need a new IT go to guy and/or gal.
Check Autodesk's website for system requirements. Sorry.

**Tiger** · 4th Nov 2009, 08:59 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tankman

You need a new IT go to guy and/or gal.
Check Autodesk's website for system requirements. Sorry.

woot, autodesk offers system requirements on IT guys? does it include 6''3', blond and handsome?

GE13579 · 4th Nov 2009, 11:17 am

(Do you mean 6'3"?

)

**Tiger** · 4th Nov 2009, 11:41 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by GE13579

(Do you mean 6'3"?

)

...I like my men short and to the point

GE13579 · 4th Nov 2009, 11:47 am

Best get back on topic...

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GE13579 Super Member Using: Mechanical 2009 Computer Details Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North East England Posts: 1,446	Best get back on topic... __________________________________________________ ______________________________________ itsmeagain- just to give a bit more info you might want to sign up to a course- as a student you will have access to free Student Versions of ACAD which have full capability, so you will be able to get an idea of whether you utilise the full version features or whether LT will suffice for your needs.
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