Help streamline collaboration on Forma Data Management projects with multi-user markups. Collect and share feedback directly on drawings using intuitive Forma Data Management markup tools – now available in early access with AutoCAD on the web. Create markup links to provide simultaneous access to designs without duplicating or locking files.

CAD managers can now define one set of project-aware support files and settings for a Forma Data Management project, giving teams the ability to view and edit DWG files with the intended support files without requiring additional steps to configure individual users or AutoCAD LT installations.

With the help of Autodesk AI, quickly search your drawings for objects, matching text and variable text to convert into instances of a newly defined block, an existing block or recently used block. 

Access and track version history data in detailed multi-user event logs with file comparison tools – supported for files stored on third-party cloud storage.

Ground your site plans with real-world geographical information using ArcGIS® Basemaps. Access five Basemaps in the form of high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery, OpenStreetMaps and Streets, along with light and dark-grey monochrome map styles.

Automate the counting of block or object instances within a selected area or entire drawing. Navigate, filter and review based on properties and create fields and tables to display counts on the drawing.

Pull-away drawing windows to display side by side or on multiple monitors, in the same instance of AutoCAD LT.

Bring clarity to your designs with convenient updates to the familiar HATCH command. Add texture to your drawings through patterns, fills and paths – without pre-defined shapes or enclosed boundaries.

Add design change notes and markups without altering your existing drawing from AutoCAD LT desktop in addition to the web and mobile apps.

Open sheet sets quicker than ever before. Using the Autodesk cloud platform, sending and opening sheet sets to and from teammates is quicker and safer.

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

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

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

Access tools when you need them – contextual ribbon tabs, multifunctional grips, customisable tool palettes and an intelligent command line.

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

The AutoCAD LT Start tab lets you easily access files and other helpful content directly from the home screen.

Access your favourite tools easily when you need them with the AutoCAD LT ribbon.

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

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

Easily reshape, move or manipulate geometry with grip editing.

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

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

Find and select all objects that match the properties of an object. Hide or unhide the selected objects.

Create single or multi-line text (mtext) as a single text object. Format the text, columns and boundaries.

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

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

Create and edit centrelines and centre marks that automatically move when you move the associated objects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Share and reuse data from PDF and DGN files by importing, exporting or attaching them as underlays.

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

Insert geographic location information into a drawing and display a map in the drawing from an online map service. 

Use AutoLISP in AutoCAD LT to streamline workflows and enforce CAD standards through automation. Supports file types LSP, FAS and VLX.

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

Migrate your custom settings and files from previous releases.

Customise the user interface to improve accessibility and reduce the number of steps for frequent tasks.

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