Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2009

AutoCAD LT 2009 is Autodesk's 2D design and drafting software, covering all the steps from drafting to publishing. It is aimed at design professionals in all industries who require full DWG file format compatibility but do not require 3D capabilities or advanced customization of their software. The 2009 version has a redesigned user interface that will accelerate tasks, allow commands to be easily found, and help rapidly train new users. Its features include:

Efficient drafting:

• The new ribbon interface increases overall drafting productivity by decreasing the number of steps to reach a command by presenting command options in a concise visual format, allowing you to quickly select commands based on the work you're doing.
• A new menu browser interface allows you to browse files and examine thumbnail images and provides detailed information about file size and file creator. Plus you can organize recently used files by name, date, or title.
• The new layer dialog makes creating and editing layer properties faster and less prone to error. Changes are instantly reflected in the drawing as they are made in the dialog.
• Annotation scale is now automated. Designers can set the current scale of a viewport or model space view, then apply that scale to each object and specify its size, placement, and appearance based on the scale set for the viewport.
• Use the multiple leaders panel on the dashboard, with its enhanced tools, to automate the creation of multiple leaders and adjust their orientation (tail or content first) with the notes.
• Use Dynamic Blocks to save time and help standardize drawings by eliminating the need to redraw standard components.
• Use AutoCAD Layer Express Tools for layer management to dramatically increase your day-to-day drafting productivity.
• Create tables painlessly with a one-step process rather than manually drawing each line, and save time by performing calculations directly in your tables.
• Manipulate text efficiently by viewing, sizing, and positioning text as you type. Adjust text appearance as needed using familiar tools common in other text-editing applications, and easily create multiline paragraphs and bulleted or numbered lists of notes with professional-quality formatting.
• Simplify hatching by creating multiple hatches without repetitious use of the Hatch command, easily place a hatch at your preferred origin point, and quickly calculate both individual and cumulative hatch areas.
• Customize tool palettes so you save time by placing frequently used content in one place so you can quickly drag them into your designs.
• Dimension with greater ease giving your dimensions exactly the linetype you prefer without exploding and editing them.

Simplified data exchange:

• Publish intelligent design data with DWF technology. At 1/10th the size of other file formats, DWF is the fastest, easiest way to communicate design information while helping to ensure secure and efficient sharing at any stage of the project lifecycle.
• View and mark up designs and easily coordinate projects throughout design review by replacing the paper process with review and round-tripping functionality.
• Use DWF as an underlay to share design information with other companies on a project.
• Read/write to past versions of AutoCAD, increasing collaboration and the exchange of data with users of older versions of AutoCAD software.
• Export files in PDF format.

Plotting:

• Access the most frequently used plot controls all in one dialog box, and view a full preview showing how your plot will look once the drawing is plotted with an enhanced plot user interface.
• Reduce time waiting for plot jobs and spend more time drafting with background plotting, which enables you to continue working in the drawing editor while AutoCAD LT software plots in the background.
• Stay on top of plot jobs by being notified when a plot job is completed.

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