AutoCAD LT Competitive Selling Guide Product Comparison Sales Tool

Top Five Talking Points

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Full-Featured Functionality from an Industry LeaderYour customers can rely on the proven track record of innovation from Autodesk. Autodesk invests in developing, testing, and deploying a full range of software features and tools, while many competitors opt to include only some of these features.

CompatibilityEmphasize the importance of standardizing on one of the most commonly used design file formats in the industry. With AutoCAD LT, users can create, send, and receive files with confidence using genuine DWG technology. Users can connect directly to the AutoCAD WS web and mobile applications to access, edit, and share files wherever they are.

ProductivityTime is money. Users can work more efficiently with the powerful tools and features in AutoCAD LT that minimize time spent on repetitive design steps. Users also can reduce time and resources spent addressing data infidelity and conversion errors.

QualityUsers can minimize possible data mistakes, errors, incompatibilities, and conversion errors by creating and viewing files with native DWG technology in Autodesk software.

Support and Lower Learning CurveHelp customers understand that they can manage their training costs and time with the software many CAD users learn in school. Buyers can leverage the support of a worldwide community of Autodesk software users, training, and a global knowledge base.

Purchase Pain Points and Solutions

AutoCAD LT provides seamless interoperability with AutoCAD and AutoCAD-based products. DWG, PDF, and DWF compatibility is built right into the project. Data exchange tools make for easy, secure file sharing.

AutoCAD LT includes a comprehensive drafting and detailing feature set that provides an excellent value. The initial investment in an AutoCAD LT license can be outweighed by the value of its functionality and compatibility.

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT are among the most popular products worldwide for design documentation and are commonly taught in schools. If you or your employees learned to draft with AutoCAD, you can directly apply your knowledge and experience.

For 30 years, Autodesk has been known as a leader in the design software industry. Professionals around the world use AutoCAD for their technical drawings.

AutoCAD LT provides the reliable tools and features you need to create precise technical drawings that are easy to edit, repurpose, and share.

Autodesk offers a full range of design software, from the 3D capabilities of AutoCAD through industry-specific solutions like Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk Revit. When youre ready to move up, Autodesk will be there for you.

I need technology that allows me to exchange files seamlessly, without worrying about file formats or data corruption.

Productivity and quality are critical. I need to work efficiently and accurately.

I plan on expanding my business. I need software that will grow with me.

I need to project a strong image that reinforces my professional credibility.

I dont have a large budget, but I want to stay license-compliant.

I dont have time for training. I need a tool people already know.

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DraftSight

ProgeCADTurboCAD

ZWCADAutoCAD

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This graphic summarizes research done by an independent third party. All21 features tested are fully supported in AutoCADLT. A detailed summary of the results can be found on the followingpage.

Supported

Limited functionality

Not supported

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Features supported in AutoCAD LT 2012 and 2013 AutoCAD LTBricsCAD

v12.11.1-1 Platinum DraftSight V1R1.3 ProgeCAD Pro 2011 TurboCAD Pro 18 ZWCAD Pro 2012

Efficiently Create and Reuse Data and Geometry

Blocks with attributes: Store block-related information in associated text fields.Does not display

Dynamic blocks: Switch between multiple shapes or sizes in a single object for easier editing.Not editable Not editable Grip editing only

Not editable

Multileaders: Point one note to multiple objects, or attach keynotes to a leader.Not editable Not editable Not editable Display issues; not editable

Annotation scaling: Reduce redundant text and dimensions with multiple display scales. No hatch scaling

Not supported

Not supported

Not supported

Fields: Reference object and drawing properties in intelligent text fields.Not editable Display problems

Does not update Display problems

Tables: Display, organize, and calculate data similar to spreadsheet programs. Limited editing

Not supported Limited editing Styles not fully supported

Associative arrays: Maintain relationships in rectangular, polar, and path arrangements. No associativity No associativity No associativity No associativity No associativity

Parametrics: Edit (but not create) geometric and dimensional relationships between objects.Edits do not update correctly

Not supported

Not supported

Not supported

Reference External Data

PDF underlay: Add information to drawings without recreating geometry or text.File does not display File does not display File does not display

DWF underlay: Use DWF files to reference drawings in a read-only format.File does not display File does not display File does not display File does not display File does not display

Fade underlay: Emphasize important items by fading background references.No fading No fading No fading

Clip underlay: Hide unnecessary portions of a referenced file. Cannot invert boundary Cannot invert boundary Cannot invert boundary Cannot invert boundary Cannot invert boundary

Edit DWG references: Quickly modify attached files with in-place editing. Limited functionality

Not supported

Not supported

Data links: Link DWG and Excel files with bi-directional update capabilities. No link

No link

No link

No link

No link

Raster image support: Attach image files to drawings to show additional information. Limited display controls

Create Compelling Visuals

Transparency: View objects through other geometry, or highlight important areas. Objects display solid

Objects display solid

Objects display solid

Objects display solid

RAL/Pantone colors: Use color book hues to accurately display real-world appearances. Similar color used

Similar color used

Similar color used

Similar color used

Gradient fills: Show complex patterns and shading with multi-tonal hatch objects.

Hatch background color: Show line and background colors in a single hatch object. Color does not display

Color does not display

Color does not display

Color does not display

Non-rectangular viewports: Show model space data in circular or polygonal viewports.

Layer properties per viewport: Set layer properties independently in layout viewports. Global properties only

Global properties only

Global properties only

Global properties only

Supported Limited functionality Not supported Autodesk-sponsored research study conducted by J.R .Chhor, January 2012. AUToDESk CoNFIDENTIAL Do NoT DISTRIBUTE