Item: AutoCAD LT
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with AutoCAD LT

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

AutoCAD LT replaced standard AutoCAD in my company 2 years ago as the workflow in my firm primarily relies on BIM (using Revit mainly) to issue the design drawings. However, engineers need to usually use AutoCAD LT in order to access files that were issued by 3rd parties organizations. AutoCAD LT offers wonderful level of service when it comes to 2D modeling and casual usage of DWG formats.
The transition from AutoCAD to AutoCAD LT went unnoticeable in my firm, as the extra features in AutoCAD were not of great importance in our work flow.

Pros and Cons

Pros

2D modeling
Issuing drawings
Smart annotations and dimensioning tools

Cons

All LISP functions are missing on AutoCAD LT
Missing Architectural and Mechanical tool-sets
No 3D modeling of any kind

Most Important Features

2D modeling
Issuance of drawings
Able to export drawings to Revit

Return on Investment

AutoCAD LT reduced the cost of design softwares in the firm
Has greater ROI
The missing features had no effect on the profits

Alternatives Considered

AutoCAD and BricsCAD

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.

Key Insights

Do you think AutoCAD LT delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with AutoCAD LT's feature set?

Yes

Did AutoCAD LT live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of AutoCAD LT go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy AutoCAD LT again?

Yes

Other Software Used

BricsCAD, AutoCAD, Revit

Likelihood to Recommend

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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Less money, for almost the same features!