Editing AutoCAD (section)

===AutoCAD LT===
AutoCAD LT is the lower-cost version of AutoCAD, with reduced capabilities, first released in November 1993. Autodesk developed AutoCAD LT to have an entry-level CAD package to compete in the lower price level. Priced at $495, it became the first AutoCAD product priced below $1000. It was sold directly by Autodesk and in computer stores unlike the full version of AutoCAD, which must be purchased from official Autodesk dealers. AutoCAD LT 2015 introduced ''Desktop Subscription'' service from $360 per year; as of 2018, three subscription plans were available, from $50 a month to a 3-year, $1170 license. Since AutoCAD LT 2024, AutoCAD LT support LISP customization.

While there are hundreds of small differences between the full AutoCAD package and AutoCAD LT, there are a few recognized major differences<ref>{{cite web|url=http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/autocad_lt_2011_faq.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/autocad_lt_2011_faq.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |url-status=live |title=Questions and Answers |website=Images.autodesk.com |access-date=2016-03-30}}</ref> in the software's features:

* 3D capabilities: AutoCAD LT lacks the ability to create, visualize and render 3D models as well as 3D printing.
* Network licensing: AutoCAD LT cannot be used on multiple machines over a network.
* Customization: AutoCAD LT does not support customization with LISP, ARX, .NET and VBA (Feature introduced with release 2024)
* Management and automation capabilities with ''Sheet Set Manager'' and ''Action Recorder''.
* CAD standards management tools.