What is the difference between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT?
The LT versions of AutoCAD are 100% compatible with the comparable full versions of AutoCAD. The LT versions are significantly cheaper than the full AutoCAD versions. The primary difference between all of the LT versions and the corresponding full version is in the ability to do 3-D work and program customization. The LT versions have limited 3D capability, and cannot use the majority of customized apps available for the full versions. While customization may not seem like a big issue initially, as you become more involved with the program it can become very important. This is one of the main reasons AutoCAD has literally dominated the PC CAD market for many years. Once you know basic AutoCAD, it can be customized to meet a wide variety of applications. The main versions of AutoCAD have over 2,300 partners worldwide who develop custom applications tailored to specific requirements. These applications vary by industry or discipline, and extend AutoCAD for production drafting and design.
