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Features
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Drawing history
Compare past and present versions of a drawing and see the evolution of your work.
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Xref compare
See the changes made to your current drawing from changed external references (Xrefs).
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Blocks palette
View and access your blocks content from AutoCAD LT on desktop or within the AutoCAD web app.
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Performance enhancements
Experience faster save and install times. Leverage multicore processors for smoother orbit, pan, and zoom operations.
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AutoCAD on any device
View, edit, and create drawings in AutoCAD on virtually any device–desktop, web, or mobile.
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Cloud storage connectivity
Access any DWG file in AutoCAD LT with Autodesk’s cloud, as well as with leading cloud storage providers.
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Quick measure
Display all nearby measurements in a drawing simply by hovering your mouse.
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Enhanced DWG compare
Compare two versions of a drawing without leaving your current window.
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Purge redesign
Remove multiple unneeded objects at once with easy selection and object preview.
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More features
Extended workflows and key features
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AutoCAD anytime, anywhere
Create, edit, and view CAD drawings through the browser using the AutoCAD web app or through the AutoCAD mobile app.
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Save to web and mobile
Save drawings from your desktop to view and edit on the AutoCAD web and mobile apps, Xrefs included.
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Shared views
Publish design views of your drawing in a web browser for viewing and commenting.
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Comprehensive 2D documentation
Produce 2D documentation and drawings with a comprehensive set of drawing, editing, and annotation tools.
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Intuitive user interface
Access tools when you need them—contextual ribbon tabs, multifunctional grips, customizable tool palettes, and an intelligent command line.
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Innovative technologies
Get the latest technologies including TrustedDWG™, high-resolution monitor support, migration tools, and the AutoCAD desktop app.
User interaction
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Ribbon tabs and panels
Access your favorite tools easily when you need them with the AutoCAD ribbon.
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Tool palettes
Easily access your most frequently used content and tools with customizable tool palettes.
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Command line
Launch commands and respond to prompts quickly using simple keystrokes, right at the command line.
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Object and layer transparency
Control the transparency for selected objects or for all objects on a layer.
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Dynamic blocks
Add flexibility and intelligence to your block references, including changing the shape, size, or configuration.
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Associative arrays
Create and modify objects in circular or rectangular patterns, or along a path.
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Object selection and isolation
Find and select all objects that match the properties of an object. Hide or unhide the selected objects.
2D drafting, drawing, and annotation
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Text
Create a single or multiline text (mtext) as a single text object. Format the text, columns, and boundaries.
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Smart dimensioning
Create dimensions automatically. Pass the cursor over selected objects to get a preview before you create it.
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Leaders
Create leaders with a variety of content, including text or blocks. Easily format leader lines, and define styles.
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Smart centerlines and center marks
Create and edit centerlines and center marks that automatically move when you move the associated objects.
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Tables
Create tables with data and symbols in rows and columns, apply formulas, and link to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
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Revision clouds
Draw revision clouds around new changes in a drawing to quickly identify your updates.
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Layouts
Specify the size of your drawing sheet, add a title block, and display multiple views of your model.
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Layout viewports
Create layout viewports to display different elements of your design at varying scales.
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Fields
Use fields in text objects to display text that can be updated automatically as the field value changes.
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Data linking
Enable simultaneous updates by creating a live link between a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and a table in your drawing.
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Collaboration
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PDF and DGN import/export/underlay
Share and reuse data from PDF and DGN files by importing, exporting, or attaching them as underlays.
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DWG and image references
Attach drawings and images to your current drawing as externally referenced files.
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Geographic location and online maps
Insert geographic location information into a drawing, and display a map in the drawing from an online map service.
Installation and customization
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TrustedDWG technology
TrustedDWG technology lets you know of a possible incompatibility when a file was not last saved by an Autodesk software.
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CUI customization
Customize the user interface to improve accessibility and reduce the number of steps for frequent tasks.
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Sysvar monitor
Monitor current system variables against a preferred list of values. Notification balloons alert you of deviations.
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Autodesk desktop app
Get alerts and install software updates without disrupting your workflow. View tutorials about new features.
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