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Move to AutoCAD LT 2009 from a Previous or Same Release 2 If you have a previous version of AutoCAD LT installed on your system, you can install AutoCAD LT 2009 and keep other versions of the program on the same system. This is called a side-by-side installation. If you've purchased an upgrade version of AutoCAD LT, you are required to uninstall the previous version within 120 days of installing AutoCAD LT 2009. See your license agreement for more information. In this section, you learn about migrating from previous releases, using customized files from previous releases, and locating customized files. Migrate Custom Settings and Files from Previous Releases You can migrate your custom settings and files from previous releases of AutoCAD LT (AutoCAD 2000 through AutoCAD LT) to AutoCAD LT 2009. It is recommended that you migrate from a previous release when you first use AutoCAD LT 2009 or soon thereafter. Migrating right away prevents you from overwriting files or having to keep track of any custom settings you may make in the new release. You can use the following tools to migrate settings and files: ■ Migrate Custom Settings dialog box. Migrates user profiles, CUI files, AutoCAD LT and user-defined linetype files, AutoCAD LT and user-defined hatch patterns, and the acadlt.pgp file (a file that stores command definitions and aliases). The Migrate Custom Settings dialog box is displayed when you 7

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Move to AutoCAD LT
2009 from a Previous or
Same Release
If you have a previous version of AutoCAD LT installed on your system, you can install
AutoCAD LT 2009 and keep other versions of the program on the same system. This is called
a
side-by-side
installation. If you've purchased an
upgrade
version of AutoCAD LT, you are
required to uninstall the previous version within 120 days of installing AutoCAD LT 2009.
See your license agreement for more information.
In this section, you learn about migrating from previous releases, using customized files from
previous releases, and locating customized files.
Migrate Custom Settings and Files from
Previous Releases
You can migrate your custom settings and files from previous releases of
AutoCAD LT (AutoCAD 2000 through AutoCAD LT) to AutoCAD LT 2009. It is
recommended that you migrate from a previous release when you first use
AutoCAD LT 2009 or soon thereafter. Migrating right away prevents you from
overwriting files or having to keep track of any custom settings you may make
in the new release.
You can use the following tools to migrate settings and files:
■
Migrate Custom Settings dialog box
. Migrates user profiles, CUI files,
AutoCAD LT and user-defined linetype files, AutoCAD LT and user-defined
hatch patterns, and the
acadlt.pgp
file (a file that stores command definitions
and aliases). The Migrate Custom Settings dialog box is displayed when you
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