AutoCAD LT 2012

This same information is posted at the bottom of my initial review of AutoCAD 2012, but it has proven to be very popular, enough that is deserves its own post. So here are the links to the free trial versions of AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012, along with other information.

• Download a free trial of AutoCAD 2012 here. System requirements can be found here also.
• Download a free trial or run a trial online version of AutoCAD LT 2012 here.
• Autodesk's official version of AutoCAD 2012 New Features
• AutoCAD 2012 Official FAQ Document
• AutoCAD 2012 Official Brochure
• Autodesk Unveils 2012 Product Line
• Ellen Finkelstein's AutoCAD 2012 New Features
• AutoCAD 2012: Who Says 2D is Dead?
• AutoCAD 2012 from JTB World

In what has become an annual event, the announcement and launch of the new Autodesk products is here again. Below is a quick summary of some of the new features in AutoCAD 2012.

File Format

• The default file format remains unchanged from the last version, AutoCAD 2010 file format.

User Interface

• The first significant change you will notice is that the ribbon speed has increased dramatically. There is no longer a delay when switching between ribbon tabs. (Thank you Autodesk!).
• The Ribbon contents have been updated, including changes to the Draw and Modify panels.
• Generally speaking, AutoCAD 2012 starts up faster than previous versions.