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Autocad Vs Autocad LT- Difference Between Autocad and Autocad lt

What is Autocad LT ? :

AutoCAD LT is the lower cost version of AutoCAD, with reduced capabilities, first released in November 1993. Autodesk developed AutoCAD LT to have an entry-level CAD package to compete in the lower price level. AutoCAD LT, priced at $495, became the first AutoCAD product priced below $1000. It is sold directly by Autodesk and can also be purchased at computer stores (unlike the full version of AutoCAD, which must be purchased from official Autodesk dealers).

As of the 2011 release the AutoCAD LT MSRP has risen to $1200. While there are hundreds of small differences between the full AutoCAD package and AutoCAD LT, there are a few recognized major differences[21] in the software’s features:

3D Capabilities: AutoCAD LT lacks the ability to create, visualize and render 3D models as well as 3D printing.
Network Licensing: AutoCAD LT cannot be used on multiple machines over a network.
Customization: AutoCAD LT does not support customization with LISP, ARX, .NET and VBA.
Management and automation capabilities with Sheet Set Manager and Action Recorder.
CAD standards management tools.
AutoCAD LT 2015 introduced Desktop Subscription (rental) from $360 per year

There are some distinct differences between AutoCAD Lt and its big brother, AutoCAD. For many, the main thought is, ‘oh, it’s if you just want to do 2D or 3D, AutoCAD Lt is just for 2D and full AutoCAD is for 3D’, but that is just the tip of the iceberg when exploring the differences. Full AutoCAD has many more advantages over its cut down version and this applies to both the Windows versions and the Apple MAC versions.

Autocad Vs Autocad LT- Difference Between Autocad and Autocad lt

Autocad Full	Autocad LT
Design every detail with 2D and 3D CAD software. Share drawings across desktop, cloud and mobile.	Create 2D drawings faster and with more precision.
USE FOR: 2D drafting, drawings and documentation 3D modelling and visualisation	USE FOR: 2D drafting, drawings and documentation
LICENSING: Single-user Multi-user (network)	LICENSING: Single-user
In Autocad Full , 3D parametric Modelling, free form modelling drawing, editing is possible	No Parametric 3d Modelling, Free form modeling option
3D options like flatten , interference checking, Section plane , walk thought navigation are available.	3D Modelling options are not available.
Full Autocad support Photorealistic Rendering, lights, camera, material, real time animation , Display mode.	No Rendering option ,only 2d drafting and layout models supports.
can be used for 3D printing directly to print stl file	autocad mainly used for sheet metal nesting, preparing production drawing only 2d .
Cost: ₹59,805 /year (Excludes tax)	cost: ₹13,577 / year (Excludes tax)