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AutoCAD LT®
2013
Questions and Answers
AutoCAD LT® 2013 drafting and detailing software
delivers 2D documentation, collaboration, and
productivity tools on both Windows® and Mac®
platforms.
Contents
1. General Product Information ....................................................................................... 3
1.1 What is AutoCAD LT 2013 software? ................................................................. 3
1.2 How is AutoCAD LT 2013 for Mac software similar to AutoCAD LT 2013
software? .................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 How is AutoCAD LT 2013 for Mac different from AutoCAD LT software? .......... 3
1.4 What are the differences between AutoCAD 2013/AutoCAD 2013 for Mac and
AutoCAD LT 2013/AutoCAD LT 2013 for Mac? ....................................................... 3
2. How to Buy .................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 What are the purchasing options for AutoCAD LT 2013 software? .................... 3
2.2 How can I try AutoCAD LT 2013 software before I buy it? ................................. 3
3. Licensing ....................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 What is product activation? ................................................................................ 4
3.2 How do I activate my software? .......................................................................... 4
3.3 What if I have more than one computer? Will product activation allow me to use
the software on multiple machines? ......................................................................... 4
3.4 What if I use a PC and a Mac? Will product activation allow me to use the
software on separate machines on different operating systems? ............................. 4
3.5 How do I transfer my software license to another machine? .............................. 4
3.6 Where can I find more information about software activation? ........................... 5
3.7 Can I activate a trial download of the software, converting the trial to a full
commercial license? ................................................................................................. 5
4. Compatibility and Interoperability 5..............................................................................
4.1 Has the AutoCAD LT 2013 file format changed from the AutoCAD LT 2012
product? ................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Does AutoCAD LT 2013 software read and save drawings created by earlier
releases of AutoCAD LT? ......................................................................................... 5