I have AuotCAD LT 2006. I purchased it to replace my Softplan, however, I never opened it. I would like to use it now. Was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to perform updates once it is installed and have it compatible with current autocad. I am not real tech-y in regards to software updates, etc..
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I wasn't looking for a free ride. Just trying to figure out if it was worth using the 06 or just purchasing the newest version. Thanks for the response.
LT2006 is still a valid and useful software package: but it is not compatible with the about the half dozen versions since it was released unless the users of the newer versions save files down to your format.
LT2006 - yours
Newer - LT2007, LT2008, LT2009, LT2010, LT2011, LT2012, LT2013 and the current version LT2014.
I currently use 2005 (and have a 2nd machine with 2006) and do not forsee ugrading to newer versions. Since they eliminated the DView option in '06, which I use frequently, I didn't upgrade and can't justify purchase of a full version. Occasionally when I do need to convert files created by a more recent version DWG TrueView contains the DWG TrueConvert software which makes it a straight forward process.
However, on an off-topic question, how do you like SoftPlan and why stop using it? I've been considering getting that for the automatic materials lists and 3d views. Haven't had time to explore the trial enough to create anything for the 3 hours it lasts.
Amen to that.
My son is a junior in high school and in the Techinical drawing class they spent about 9 weeks on AutoCAD full - Last Year!
From then on it has been Revit and Inventor.
And one of the builders I work with has called me a fossil (think pencil and paper) since I do not use a 3D CAD program.
Regards, Charles Shade
CSHADEDESIGN | AUTOCAD LT | LT-KB | DYNAMIC BLOCKS
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The place to look:
http://www.autodesk.com/education/student-software
Regards, Charles Shade
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Hi @jtmartinez.ste,
Autodesk only supports versions up to three years passed the current release, therefore the earliest product we support is the 2012/2011 (as we just launched our 2015 products). Also we no longer manufacture discs or generate download links for products that old. Sincere apologies. If there's anything else we can do for you please let me know. Thank you!