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AutoCAD LT is one of the leading, professional 2D drafting solution. New features in AutoCAD LT 2011 enhance documentation capabilities with new commands and tools that make the execution of everyday tasks more efficient as well as new commands that give users additional options for controlling the appearance of drawings. Polyline editing improvements : The improved functionality of enhanced grips makes polylines significantly easier to edit in AutoCAD LT 2011. New secondary grips provide quick access to multiple functions. Hatch Command Enhancements : Improve drafting efficiency with new contextual tabs for hatch creation and editing Create or select similar objects : Two new commands save steps and time, speeding the process of creating or selecting objects based on the properties of existing objects. Hide or isolate objects : The new Hide Objects and Isolate Objects tools control the visibility of objects regardless of layer, so focus remains on the designated objects. Transparency is a new variable in AutoCAD LT 2011 for layers and objects that gives users new options for managing the appearance of drawings. While wipeouts or solid fills obscure information and underlays can show too prominently, transparency options allow users to easily highlight areas to make important information stand out. Add color and patterns with gradient hatches Maintain readability for linetypes with text Quickly send hatches behind other objects to improve plotted and on-screen appearance Windows 7 Online Help
The focus of new features in AutoCAD LT 2011 is on the core “Document” component of the software. Command improvements and new time-saver tools speed the execution of everyday commands by making them easier to access and simpler to use. New commands in AutoCAD LT 2011 enable brand new options for controlling the appearance of drawings, including transparency and new hatch capabilities.
Edit polylines more easily with new and improved grip functionality. Use grips to add or remove vertices and to convert straight-line segments to arcs, and vice versa.
Access the Hatch command more easily through a contextual tab, similar to the tabs for Tables and Multiline Text. Expanded object grip functionality enables direct editing of a hatch’s scale, rotation, and origin. Additional options for controlling the appearance of hatches include transparency, background colors, and gradient fills. A single command sets hatches to appear behind all other objects. Additional timesavers in AutoCAD LT 2011 include : Improved Join functionality Ability to highlight selected external references Quick Dimension Sketch command
Two new commands save steps and time, speeding the process of creating or selecting objects based on the properties of existing objects. Quickly create new objects based on the properties of an existing object with the new Add Selected tool. The Select Similar tool enable quick selection of objects that include the same type and properties in the selection set.
Use the new Hide Objects and Isolate Objects tools to control the visibility of objects regardless of layer, so focus remains on the objects you need. Combine functions to isolate some objects and hide some of those that remain.
AutoCAD LT software gives you the tools for fast, secure collaboration with colleagues and clients in all phases of the design process. Review, edit, and share files readily and accurately with AutoCAD LT. Creating authentic DWG files helps provide stability as well as compatibility with other Autodesk products. Reference data in other files and formats to share information and communicate with others Drawings and images DWG, DGN and PDF Excel Output your work to DWF or high-quality PDF files Use free* Autodesk Design Review software for review and markup of drawings *subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement that accompanies the software.
Transparency is a new variable in AutoCAD LT 2011 for layers and objects that gives users new options for managing the appearance of drawings. While wipeouts or solid fills obscure information and underlays can show too prominently, transparency options allow users to easily highlight areas to make important information stand out. This much-requested capability enables users to better share and communicate designs and drawings.
AutoCAD LT allows you to optimize your work environment by changing the location and appearance of commands, organize content, and tailor AutoCAD LT to fit your needs as well as company standards. AutoCAD LT 2011 further helps optimize your productivity with new Windows 7 operating system certification. Upgrade your hardware and operating system with the knowledge that both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of AutoCAD LT 2011 software are compatible with – and are supported on – all available Microsoft operating systems, including Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. New web-based Help in AutoCAD LT 2011 provides access to regularly updated online Help content as well as the ability to link from a Help topic directly to related information in the online AutoCAD Knowledge base, discussion groups, and the AutoCAD Exchange.