AutoCAD LT 2005 [Old Version]

by Autodesk

Product Features

• Easily create, plot, publish, and share 2D designs
• Boost productivity with streamlined plotting interface
• Create tables efficiently with a one-step process
• Better manage large groups of layers; easily control layer visibility
• Instantly distribute multiple DWG files in a single step

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0001M93DW
• Item model number: 05725-051452-9000
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 24, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,586 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #99 in Software > Graphics > CAD
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Efficient drafting. Easy sharing. Simplified plotting. With AutoCAD LT 2005 you can easily create, plot, publish, and share your 2D designs. You get more done in fewer steps with a streamlined plotting interface and drafting features that boost your productivity. Quickly create tables, better manage large groups of layers, and conveniently access frequently used content to work more efficiently. Sharing your data widely is a snap: even team members without AutoCAD LT software can view and mark up your published DWF files, and you can instantly distribute multiple DWG files in a single step. Plus background plotting frees you to work while you print out your drawings.

Product Description

AutoCAD LT 2005 makes the drafting process more comfortable and more customizable. With its full 2D drafting and detailing, and 3D design options, draftspeople can work more effectively. Full workflow support for multiple users across several different markets and applications, for a truly well-rounded and powerful drafting tool.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

71 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Some nice upgraded features, but major headaches added, April 19, 2004

By 

Chris McVey (Gainesville Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: AutoCAD LT 2005 [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

A little known aspect of this product is the fact that Autodesk will only allow LT to plot one drawing at a time (except for dwf files). This is a MAJOR hinderance. The layer command is slow and sheetsets and fields are unable to be created. The old LT versions were basically 3d disabled, now the drafting features are being removed/disabled as well. If your going to spend the money get autocad full or look for another product, we are very unhappy with this change, especially how it was not very well publicized and we didn't find out until we purchased enough for multiple offices and had it installed.

59 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Product is good, the customer service at amazon is lousy!!, June 1, 2004

By 

Peter J. Swift (Huntingtown, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AutoCAD LT 2005 [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

I bought autocad lt 2005 from amazon.com. It arrived when it was supposed to. I downloaded the rebate form from amazon.com and upon reading it, it said that the invoice must have the serial number on it. My invoice from amazon has everything except the serial number on it.

After 3 e-mail attempts to amazon to get an invoice with the serial number on it, I have given up. The response on all 3 was the rebate is between you and autocad, contact autocad. I contacted autocad and they said they can't accept an invoice with out the serial number. So, if you think you are going to get a rebate after you buy from amazon, think again. There is no telephone number listed on the website, so you can't actually talk to anyone, All you can do is exchange e-mails with someone in a foreign country who doesn't understand much english.

If I had it to do over again, I would buy this from another retailer.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I really like this program, November 26, 2004

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David C. Brayton (Healdsburg, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AutoCAD LT 2005 [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

I've used AutoCAD intermittently since the mid-80s. I was looking for a CAD program for home use and thought I'd try an inexpensive program. So, I tried TurboCAD and DesignCAD. I figured that they wouldn't be AutoCAD but I just wanted something for drawing furniture (woodworking). I was utterly disappointed in those programs--frustrating, wimpy and just plain ol'stupid.

Well, I eventually bought AutoCAD because it is a powerful program that will let you make the drawing look they way you want it to look.

Line color, line weight, text styles and dimension styles are easy to control. Dimensioning is so easy compared to the other programs! Having model space and paper space is a great feature. And the program does have 3D wireframe capability.

But, the program does require some patience to learn and it does have its quirks. I suggest that if you are a complete newbie, get a third party reference book (such as Finkelstein's AutoCAD Bible). The owner's manual and the help feature is not enough to learn this program.