AutoCAD 2012 or AutoCAD LT 2012 System Requirements

The book is written for both AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012. The following are system requirements for running either version on the different operating systems in which they are offered. See www.autodesk.com for the most up-to-date requirements.

General Windows System Requirements

  • Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, or Home Premium
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Business, or Ultimate (SP1 or later)
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP2 or later)
  • 2 GB of RAM
  • 2 GB of free space for installation
  • 1,280 × 1,024 true color video display adapter 128 MB or greater, Microsoft® Direct3D®-capable workstation-class graphics card; Pixel Shader 3.0 or greater required for 3D ...

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