Display Adapter query for AutoCAD LT 2018

[Anonymous]

Hi

I am replacing my IT with a new laptop which will be used for occasional CAD work in LT.

I am looking at an i7 processor, 32GB RAM and Intel HD Graphics 620. All this suggests a 1920 x 1080 resolution and Direct X 12 compliance.

Autodesk advice suggests "Windows display adapter capable of 1920x1080 with True Color capabilities and DirectX 9 ¹. DirectX 11 compliant card recommended.".

Will LT run OK on my proposed system or must I go for a machine with a dedicated graphics card?

Thanks

[pendean]

The Autodesk advice is deliberately generic, average, and vague, PLUS the Intel HD Graphics options are the most basic of choices (there is nothing lower), and warrant a "not bad" rating in most cases from most users in most generic CAD situations using AutoCAD/LT in generic ways.

[Emmsleys]

Here is a page that might get you started on finding a recommended/certified graphics card.

You'd want to pick the right workstation based on your production requirements. If your drawings will be heavy in detail and include a lot of data you should look to adding a graphics card based on that. There are a few other threads that have great user feedback on graphics cards that they chose/use. I'll circle back with those links.  

[Emmsleys]

To add you can reference these links for additional user suggestions: 

Certified Hardware

Best PC configuration for Autocad 2016? 

[Anonymous]

Your link gives Error 404, page not found. I was directed to the same page when I installed 2018lt this morning and apparently my graphics card was found wanting.

[pendean]

An Intel HD card has no specialty driver for AutoCAD, no one makes it.
What exact message did LT2018 present you with? Other than something in line with "your video card is ok but not great so some features are turned off' type message? If that's all it was, that's normal, happens to about 50% of users.

[Anonymous]

That's pretty much what the message said.

I have a NVIDA Quadro 2000 video card, I'll assume it is ok until I find out otherwise.

( I kind of hijacked this thread when I saw the same page re-direct I had this morning)

[pendean]

You hijacker you LOL

Turn off LINEFADING and LINESMOOTHING if you get any errant lines across your screen, otherwise I suspect you'll be fine as you noted.

[Emmsleys]

@ biedanne, 

I tried the links again today and re-added them they should be working now. 

Your Nvidia 2000 card has been tested and certified for AutoCAD based off of certified hardware tool; 

[Emmsleys]

If possible could you add screengrabs of the message or errors that you receive if there is still an issue? Thanks so much!