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AutoCAD LT 2019 vs. preceding releases
With the 2017 release, AutoCAD LT moved to a flexible subscription model, making new features available with each release and product update. If you have a perpetual licence of AutoCAD LT 2016 or earlier, here's what's changed in AutoCAD LT 2017, AutoCAD LT 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2019.
AutoCAD LT 2019
What's included
- New AutoCAD web app: View, create and edit AutoCAD drawings from any computer.*
- AutoCAD mobile app: View, create and edit AutoCAD drawings via iOS, Android and Windows devices.
- Integrated workflows: Work smoothly across desktop, web and mobile devices.*
Top features added since 2016
- DWG™ compare: View and document the differences between 2 versions of a drawing.
- PDF import: Import geometry (SHX font files, fills, raster images and TrueType text) into a drawing from a PDF.
- Save to web and mobile: Save drawings from your desktop to view and edit on AutoCAD web and mobile apps.
- High-resolution monitor support: View your designs on 4K- and higher-resolution displays.
- New views and viewports: Easily add saved views to your layouts.
- Shared views: Publish design views of your drawing in a web browser for viewing and commenting.*
- Off-screen selection: Selected objects stay in the selection set, even if you pan or zoom off screen.
- New feature highlighting: Quickly see what's new in each release.
- Autodesk desktop app: Get alerts and install software updates without disrupting your workflow. View tutorials about new features.
Improvements since 2016
- 2D graphics: Better stability, fidelity and performance
- Save, move/copy performance boost with new 2018.dwg file format
- User interface: Flat-design icons and intuitive, common dialog boxes and toolbars
- The TrustedDWG™ file format
Support and software access
- Technical support
- Autodesk support specialists: Schedule a call†, chat online (limited availability), or email us.
- Remote desktop assistance: Get secure, hands-on troubleshooting.†
- On-line resources: Access our knowledge base for help documentation, tutorials, training videos and community support forums.
- Access to the latest software: Instantly access the newest releases and updates.
- Use software anywhere: At home or when travelling.
- Access preceding versions: Download and use preceding releases.
- Flexible term lengths: Subscribe monthly, annually, or for 3 years.*
- Administrative tools: Easily manage software licences, seats and usage from your Autodesk Account.
*Not available to maintenance plan customers.
†Available to maintenance plan customers with Advanced Support.