Who can use the AutoCAD LT 2012 trial?
How many people can use the AutoCAD LT 2012 trial?
When does the AutoCAD LT 2012 30-day trial begin?
Can I extend my AutoCAD LT 2012 trial beyond the 30 days or sign up again for another 30 days?
What version of the trial can I download?
My trial download process was interrupted and I wasn't able to finish the download. What should I do?
I am having trouble downloading the trial or accessing it online. Can I get a trial DVD?
For online test drive:
What happens if I lose my internet connection while using the online trial version?
What if I try to use the online trial with a missing or poor internet connection?
How long can I stay online with the online trial version?
How to Purchase
How can I convert my downloaded trial to a full commercial license?
Do I have to uninstall the downloaded trial application before I install a purchased version of AutoCAD LT 2012?
How do I purchase after using the online test drive trial?
Compatibility
Can I run AutoCAD LT 2012 side-by-side on my computer with AutoCAD LT 2011/2010/2009 or other previously purchased Autodesk software?
Can I uninstall the AutoCAD LT 2012 trial without affecting my other software products?
Will I lose access to any data from my current AutoCAD LT software while I use the trial?
Will any data that I create in the AutoCAD LT 2012 trial be useable in previous versions of AutoCAD LT?
Accessing the trial
There are two ways to access the AutoCAD LT trial from the internet
- Download
Download a free 30 day trial of AutoCAD LT software. The file size is 800MB and can take longer than 60 minutes to download to your system, depending on your internet connection. The trial download is the full build of AutoCAD LT.
As such, the benefit of using the downloadable trial is that to purchase an AutoCAD LT license, you simply need an activation code to convert the software already on your machine to a commercial license (see How to Purchase below).
To install the AutoCAD LT downloadable trial:
- Close all open applications.
- Click "Download". In Internet Explorer then click "Run", click "Run" again and then "Install". In Firefox, click "Save File", once file is saved, click on exe icon in dialog box.
- Select "Install".
- Follow the "Installation Wizard" instructions to complete the installation.
- Online test drive
Get online access to AutoCAD LT software for 30 days. Download the player and follow the steps below to access AutoCAD LT online. The benefit of using the online version of the AutoCAD LT trial is that you do not have to first download the complete 800MB software. Rather, you need only download an installer (approximately 0.73 MB).
When the installer runs it will search your system for the needed prerequisites. If any prerequisites are missing, the installer will download and install them. The installer will download up to 7.54 MB during the install process.
Note that your trial access will be from the computer on which the player is installed only. You must have an internet connection and be online at all times when using this version of the trial. You can access data from and save files to your computer while using the online trial.
Minimum System requirements
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP 2, or better
Latency: Less than 75ms to one of our datacenters.
Bandwidth: 2Mpps or better to one of our datacenters
Once the player installs, follow these usage instructions:
- Double click on the AutoCAD LT Online Trial Icon from the desktop or from the Start Menu.
- When the AutoCAD LT Dialog Appears click on “Use AutoCAD LT”.
- The AutoCAD LT window will come to the front for use.
Who can use the AutoCAD LT 2012 trial?
Any person who lives in the United States or Canada can use the AutoCAD LT 2012 trial.
How many people can use the AutoCAD LT 2012 trial?
Only one AutoCAD LT 2012 trial is allowed per computer.
When does the AutoCAD LT 2012 30-day trial begin?
The AutoCAD LT 2012 trial runs for 30 consecutive calendar days from the moment you first run the application. To run the AutoCAD LT trial download, double-click the icon on your desktop or launch the application from your Windows® Start menu.
The online test drive trial will automatically launch after the install is complete. After the first use, to run the AutoCAD LT trial, double-click the Autodesk trial player icon on your desktop or launch it from your Windows start menu.
Can I extend my AutoCAD LT 2012 trial beyond the 30 days or sign up again for another 30 days?
No, only one 30-day period of the AutoCAD LT 2012 trial is possible per computer.
What version of the trial can I download?
Download: Both 32- and 64-bit versions of the trial are available for download.
Online test drive: regardless of your own operating system, with the online trial version you get the benefit of 64-bit AutoCAD LT.
My trial download process was interrupted and I wasn’t able to finish the download. What should I do?
You will need to initiate the download of the trial application again.
I am having trouble downloading the trial or accessing it online. Can I get a trial DVD?
If you are having trouble completing the download, you can register at www.autodesk.com/autocadltdvd and have trial DVDs containing 32- and 64-bit versions of the trial sent to you.
For online test drive:
What happens if I lose my internet connection while using the online trial version?
Your AutoCAD LT trial session will be terminated.
What if I try to use the online trial with a missing or poor internet connection?
You will be unable to connect to the trial and will see a dialog indicating that you do not have an adequate internet connection.
How long can I stay online with the online trial version?
After an hour of usage, a dialog will appear, asking if you would like to continue your AutoCAD LT online trial session. You have ten minutes in which to click yes, to continue the trial session for one more hour. This dialog will appear after every hour of use. If you click “no”, the trial will close.
How to Purchase
How can I convert my downloaded trial to a full commercial license?
The downloaded AutoCAD LT trial build is the same as the full commercial product, so you can easily authorize and convert your AutoCAD LT trial version into a permanent license version. Use the product serial number located on purchased physical media or a serial number purchased from the Autodesk estore to activate your software. There is no need to uninstall the trial and install purchased media – you can simply convert the software already installed on your machine.
If you choose to use the online version of the AutoCAD LT trial, you will need to download and install the software upon purchase.
Do I have to uninstall the downloaded trial application before I install a purchased version of AutoCAD LT 2012?
You can convert a trial installed on your machine to product commercial license by visiting the Autodesk Store at http://store.autodesk.com/store/adskus/DisplayHomePage?mktvar004=none_wwm_amer_us_nc__estorehomepage____. A serial number will be emailed to you after purchase. If you do not activate the trial, it is recommended that you uninstall the trial prior to installing a purchased version of AutoCAD LT 2012 software.
How do I purchase after using the online test drive trial?
You can purchase a license of AutoCAD LT as download or DVD at the Autodesk store.
Compatibility
Can I run AutoCAD LT 2012 side-by-side on my computer with AutoCAD LT 2011/2010/2009 or other previously purchased Autodesk software?
Yes, AutoCAD LT 2012 is designed to run side-by-side with other AutoCAD LT releases, enabling you to make a smooth transition to the new AutoCAD LT release. The migration features of AutoCAD LT 2012 help you make a smooth transition to the new release by automatically migrating customized menus, hatch patterns, linetypes, and command aliases.
Can I uninstall the AutoCAD LT 2012 trial without affecting my other software products?
Yes, but you must not uninstall shared files when prompted.
Will I lose access to any data from my current AutoCAD LT software while I use the trial?
No. Installing and running the AutoCAD LT trial will not affect data or your other software. Even if you choose to migrate the settings from a previous version of AutoCAD LT to your AutoCAD LT 2012 trial installation, the previous installations and data will be unaffected.
Will any data that I create in the AutoCAD LT 2012 trial be useable in previous versions of AutoCAD LT?
AutoCAD LT 2012 uses the same file format as AutoCAD LT 2010. To maintain compatibility with legacy releases, files can be saved down from the current 2010 file format to the legacy R14, LT 2000, 2004, and 2007 formats. Most data created in AutoCAD LT 2012 is backwards-compatible, although some new object types are not supported in previous versions. When the file is opened in an earlier version, these objects could be represented by proxy objects, which have reduced functionality compared to the original object. Saving a file as a previous DWG™ format, such as 2007, and reopening the file in AutoCAD LT 2012 will not cause any compatibility issues.
Support
What resources are available to help me get started using my AutoCAD LT 2012 30-day trial?
Whether you are familiar with AutoCAD LT software and would like an introduction to the latest release or are new to AutoCAD LT, multiple resources are available:
For general product information or questions about AutoCAD LT 2012 software, visit www.autodesk.com/autocadlt.
To visit the AutoCAD LT discussion group, go to www.autodesk.com/autocadlt-discussion.
To locate a reseller, visit www.autodesk.com/reseller
