AutoCAD® 2009

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No matter which version of AutoCAD® software you’re using, upgrading helps you make the most of your design—and your design data.

Take Your Ideas to New Heights with AutoCAD 2009
A new standard in CAD productivity began with AutoCAD® 2006 and its large set of drawing creation tools, including enhancements to tables, MTEXT, and hatching; a new set of user interface tools; and the powerful features of Dynamic Blocks.

AutoCAD® 2007 gave you powerful conceptual design, visualization, and documentation tools like solid and surface modeling, walk-through animations, section and flattening tools, and much more.

AutoCAD® 2008 software propelled your day-to-day drafting forward with features that increased speed and accuracy while saving time. Annotation scaling and layer properties per viewport minimized workarounds, while text and table enhancements and multiple leaders helped deliver an unmatched level of aesthetic precision and professionalism.

And now, with AutoCAD® 2009, Autodesk has one goal: increasing productivity. New features such as the ribbon, ViewCube™ and SteeringWheels™, and action recorder accelerate tasks, allow commands to be easily found, and help rapidly train new users.

Upgrading Made Easy
AutoCAD 2009 makes upgrading smoother with in-product migration capabilities that automatically transfer your files, settings, preferences, customized menus, and LISP routines from previous versions of AutoCAD software—helping you get up and running quickly.

Compare Your Version of AutoCAD with AutoCAD 2009
Wonder what’s been added to AutoCAD since your last upgrade? See the AutoCAD Release Comparison Matrix for a side-by-side comparison.

AutoCAD 2009 Release Comparison Matrix (pdf - 59Kb)

Autodesk Legacy Program
Contact your Autodesk Authorized Reseller to find out how the Autodesk Legacy Program can save you time and money and how Autodesk® Subscription can help you stay current with the latest design technology.

Upgrade Policy
Today you can upgrade to AutoCAD 2009 from AutoCAD 2008, 2007, or 2006. If you are still using AutoCAD® Release 14, or any other retired Autodesk product, you are eligible for the Autodesk Legacy Program. Contact your reseller for more information.

How to Upgrade
Contact your local Autodesk Authorized Reseller.