Introduction

Drawing history
Compare past and present versions of a drawing and see the evolution of your work

Xref compare
See the changes made to your current drawing from changed external references

Blocks palette
View and access your blocks content from AutoCAD LT on desktop or within the AutoCAD web app

Performance enhancements
Experience faster save and install times. Leverage multicore processors for smoother orbit, pan, and zoom operations.

AutoCAD on any device
View, edit, and create drawings in AutoCAD on virtually any device–desktop, web, or mobile.

Cloud storage connectivity
Access any DWG file in AutoCAD LT with Autodesk’s cloud, as well as with leading cloud storage providers.

Quick measure
Display all nearby measurements in a drawing simply by hovering your mouse

Enhanced DWG compare
Compare two versions of a drawing without leaving your current window

Purge redesign
Remove multiple unneeded objects at once with easy selection and object preview

AutoCAD anytime, anywhere
Create, edit, and view CAD drawings through the browser using the AutoCAD web app or through the AutoCAD mobile app

Save to web and mobile
Save drawings from your desktop to view and edit on the AutoCAD web and mobile apps, Xrefs included

Shared views
Publish design views of your drawing in a web browser for viewing and commenting

Comprehensive 2D documentation
Produce 2D documentation and drawings with a comprehensive set of drawing, editing, and annotation tools.

Intuitive user interface
Access tools when you need them—contextual ribbon tabs, multifunctional grips, customizable tool palettes, and an intelligent command line.

Innovative technologies
Get the latest technologies including TrustedDWG™, high-resolution monitor support, migration tools, and the AutoCAD desktop app.

Ribbon tabs and panels
Access your favorite tools easily when you need them with the AutoCAD ribbon.

Tool palettes
Easily access your most frequently used content and tools with customizable tool palettes.

Command line
Launch commands and respond to prompts quickly using simple keystrokes, right at the command line.

Multifunctional grips
Easily reshape, move, or manipulate geometry with grip editing.

Object and layer transparency
Control the transparency for selected objects or for all objects on a layer.

Dynamic blocks
Add flexibility and intelligence to your block references, including changing the shape, size, or configuration.

Associative arrays
Create and modify objects in circular or rectangular patterns, or along a path.

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
Text
Create a single or multiline text (mtext) as a single text object. Format the text, columns, and boundaries.

Smart dimensioning
Create dimensions automatically. Pass the cursor over selected objects to get a preview before you create it.

Leaders
Create leaders with a variety of content, including text or blocks. Easily format leader lines, and define styles.

Smart centerlines and center marks
Create and edit centerlines and center marks that automatically move when you move the associated objects.

Tables
Create tables with data and symbols in rows and columns, apply formulas, and link to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

Revision clouds
Draw revision clouds around new changes in a drawing to quickly identify your updates.

Layouts
Specify the size of your drawing sheet, add a title block, and display multiple views of your model.

Layout viewports
Create layout viewports to display different elements of your design at varying scales.

Fields
Use fields in text objects to display text that can be updated automatically as the field value changes.

Data linking
Enable simultaneous updates by creating a live link between a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and a table in your drawing.

Sheet set manager
View, access, manage, and plot multiple drawings as sheet.

Collaboration
PDF and DGN import/export/underlay
Share and reuse data from PDF and DGN files by importing, exporting, or attaching them as underlays.

DWG and image references
Attach drawings and images to your current drawing as externally referenced files.

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
TrustedDWG technology
TrustedDWG technology lets you know of a possible incompatibility when a file was not last saved by an Autodesk software.

Migration tool
Migrate your custom settings and files from previous releases.

CUI customization
Customize the user interface to improve accessibility and reduce the number of steps for frequent tasks.

Sysvar monitor
Monitor current system variables against a preferred list of values. Notification balloons alert you of deviations.

Autodesk desktop app
Get alerts and install software updates without disrupting your workflow. View tutorials about new features.

License

License type

Base

License quantity

1 license(s)

Software type

Renewal

License term in years

1 year(s)

Features

Software version

AutoCAD LT 2021

64-bit computing

Y

Language version

Multilingual

System requirements

Minimum processor

2.5 - 2.9 GHz

Minimum processor speed

2500 MHz

Minimum storage drive space

7000 MB

Minimum RAM

8000 MB

Minimum system requirements

.NET Framework Version 4.8, DirectX 11

Recommended processor

3+ GHz

Recommended RAM

16000 MB

Recommended storage drive space

7 GB

Minimum display resolution requirement

1920 x 1080 pixels

Software

Windows operating systems supported

Windows 10

Mac operating systems supported

Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina

Packaging data

Quantity per pack

1 pc(s)