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    AutoCAD LT

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AAutoCAD LT computer-aided design (CAD) software that architects, engineers, construction professionals, and designers rely on to produce solely 2D drawings, drafts, and documentation. AutoCAD LT is a CAD software used for 2D drawing, drafting, and documentation whereas AutoCAD is a CAD software used to create 2D drawings and 3D models. While AutoDesk's AutoCAD includes industry-specific toolsets that can provide productivity gains, both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT include the AutoCAD web and…

    $58

    per month

    Civil 3D

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/AAutodesk's Civil 3D is a computer aided design (CAD) application designed to support a variety of civil infrastructure projects including rail, roads and highways, land development, airports, drainage, storm and sanitary, and civil structures.

    $335

    per month

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    AutoCAD LTCivil 3D
    Editions & Modules
    Monthly Subscription
    $60
    per month per user
    Yearly Subscription
    $490
    per year per user
    3-Year Subscription
    $1470
    3 years per user
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    AutoCAD LTCivil 3D
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Can be licensed monthly ($305), Annually ($2,430), or every 3 years ($6,560).Available free for one year on a student license.
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    Features
    AutoCAD LTCivil 3D
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of AutoCAD LT and Autodesk Civil 3D
    Feature
    AutoCAD LT
    7.5
    3 Ratings
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    Autodesk Civil 3D
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    2D Drafting10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Parametric Design8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats4.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assembly Design8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score7.6 out of 10
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    AutoCAD LTCivil 3D
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
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    9.0
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    AutoCAD LTCivil 3D
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Autodesk
    AutoCAD LT is suitable for engineers that uses DWG formats casually and don't rely on AutoCAD as the main tool to issue drawings in the workflow. AutoCAD LT is best suited for firms that do not use LISP functions in AutoCAD and do not care about 3D modeling. Although AutoCAD LT has other missing functions when compared to standard AutoCAD, these features are of less importance and can't be noticed.
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    Autodesk
    Civil 3D is best suited for medium to large-scale projects, as it may be overkill for small projects. It is very efficient in design and drafting work, as well as creating reports. It also helps in creating surfaces using external data and building assemblies, as well as providing drainage for infrastructure projects. It can also provide outputs as DWG files to be directly used in the AutoCAD application.
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    Pros
    Autodesk
    • The library feature for all areas is to me AutoCAD LT's extra strong point, it makes it easier to find information within the program itself.
    • The fast solutions and precise development of drawings and projects is also another strong point.
    • I use the floor plans, elevations, sections and the hydraulic designs to work with my students on physics projects.
    • The software allows you to scale model and remodel as many times as you need, from simple to more complex designs
    • Importing and exporting files is also very simple to perform making corrections and quick feedback to students easy.
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    Autodesk
    • We use this software for the optimal and advanced design of pipelines and complex structuring, or it can also be said that we use it mainly for a geotechnical model, due to its high definition of the large proportion of the works that are carried out through of this application, since the tasks that are used with Civil 3D require extreme patience, precision and a lot of time to develop a model in its entirety, but we managed to acquire all the necessary and strategic points, to establish and start the production of a prototype digitized in particular.
    • Easy to export to normal AutoCAD or collaborate with most Autodesk products.
    • Vehicle Turning Simulation and Stormwater analysis is great addition to the package. Ability to use the all familiar AutoCAD tools, as well as LISP and SCR to automate some processes is one of the greatest advantages of the software.
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    Cons
    Autodesk
    • The differences between the Mac and PC versions are quite difficult to navigate. It would be better to have a more streamlined experience between the two platforms
    • It would be nice to have feature like geolocation on the online or mac version and not just the PC version
    • Make it more compatible with other AutoCAD formats so that I can at least view things when they are coming from Civil 3D
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    Autodesk
    • I think I need more experience in using Autodesk Civil 3D as it is a huge jump from the previous software that I had been using
    • Some functions could take less steps to complete
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    Usability
    Autodesk
    It’s easy to use, easy to customize, easy to understand on the logic behind it and the guides provides everything to improve further. the buttons are well displaced and easy to use and remember. everything seems really well fought to make it easier to use. in a single word: polished.
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    Autodesk
    It is one of the most standard Designing and drafting tools for infrastructure projects and is the go-to for including it with the Autodesk ecosystem. Its strong collaboration with GIS and Other tools helps us to create a software workflow as a digital twin platform as well. The Drawings and plans generated can be easily imported into other applications, allowing for full control over the workflow.
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    Support Rating
    Autodesk
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    Autodesk
    They have a vast open community, which has helped us understand Autodesk Civil 3D from the beginning. They have provided many templates and tutorials videos to our team due to that we can learn every new feature from them. Autodesk Civil 3D has also helped us to interconnect all its software in an internal bridge, which helps us switch between software as we need.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Autodesk
    Although AutoCAD LT is the lite software when compared to standard AutoCAD, it does all the work when it comes to 2D modeling and issuing design drawings. When comparing it to BricsCAD, AutoCAD LT shines, as it works without freezing and is usually more responsive than BricsCAD, it just outclasses it.
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    Autodesk
    As mentioned before, using Civil3D got its own pros such as creating different profiles that are interactive such if you change any level, the profile will be updated automatically while in AutoCAD you will suffer by updating them manually. In addition, creating models that also are interactive and help in clash detection for different utilities in a project.
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    Return on Investment
    Autodesk
    • The impact is always positive in my case when I use AutoCAD LT, because I provide intelligent lessons with few resources
    • The negative impact usually happens with professionals who don't like to innovate, study, or put a little more effort into their work. AutoCAD LT enables the enchantment at the end of the project by the public and at the beginning by the students that are delighted with so many tools
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    Autodesk
    • positive: saved us time on setting up sheets/sheet set manager
    • positive: saved time and effort on cutting profiles
    • positive: saved us money on printing, since it is easy to bind the dgns it creates
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    Screenshot of Civil 3D - Infrastructure Software from AutodeskScreenshot of Civil 3D - Rail Alignments