Introduction
AutoCAD is a software devoted to drawing engineering, manufacturing and architectural designs in 2- dimensions and 3- dimensions. It is a basic need for every efficient engineer and architect. It has powerful features to improve workflow, it has a feature called sheet set manager which is of great help when the drawings will pile to hundreds and thousands and many more such features to make drawings simpler and easier.Let us know about What is AutoCAD and how to take a free trial of this software in this article,If you are an Engineering student then this will help you to take a free trial of AutoCAD software.
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AutoCAD has a monthly subscription fee of $ 220 and an annual subscription fee of $ 1775. If you are a student you can have a 3-year free subscription by mentioning your institution and your line of work.
AutoCAD offers a 30-day free trial. After this period it asks for a license which you’ll have to buy for using the software. Even if you delete the AutoCAD software from your computer and then install the software again, it won’t run until you purchase a license.
How to download AutoCAD free trial version?
- Open your browser and go to the official website of AUTODESK
- Click on ‘DOWNLOAD FREE TRIAL’.
- After this, select the type of software you want to download then click on ‘NEXT’.
- Then click ‘NEXT’ for AUTODESK conditions.
- Then select the ‘Business User’ in the user type
- Then select the language and click on the ‘NEXT’ option.
- Then a window will appear where you’ll have to enter your email id and password and use the same id and password with which you logged in to the AUTODESK website.
- Then create a new account. Enter all the details and click on ‘NEXT’.
- After that enter your business details and click on the ‘BEGIN DOWNLOAD’ option.
10. After the download is over, open the downloaded file.
11. Click on the ‘INSTALL’ option and agree to all the terms and conditions of the license by clicking on the ‘I AGREE’ box.
12. Then click on the ‘NEXT’ option and then on ‘AUTODESK AutoCAD 2020’ and select the ‘Autodesk AutoCAD performance reporting tool’.
13. Click on the ‘INSTALL’ option.
14. After the installation is complete, select the ‘FINISH’ option.
The installation of the AutoCAD free trial is now complete. You can start the software right away and start drawing.
How to download AutoCAD for students?
- Go to the official website of AUTODESK.
- Click on ‘DOWNLOAD FREE TRIAL’.
- Select the type of software you want to download and then click on ‘NEXT’option.
- Then click ‘NEXT’ for AUTODESK conditions.
- Then select ‘STUDENT’ in the user type.
- Select the institution type and then click on ‘NEXT’ option.
- Then fill in your details and verify your email id. After the registration process is done, sign in with this email and password.
- Then AUTODESK will ask for a 6 digit verification code.
- Then fill out the version, operating system and language.
10. Then fill out the serial number and the product key which will be sent to you in your email.
11. Click on the ‘INSTALL NOW’ option. Accept all the terms and conditions.
12. Then open the downloaded file and click again on ‘INSTALL’.
13. Then when the download is complete, click on ‘LAUNCH NOW’.
14. Then the AutoCAD software is opened, then accept the terms for license and the software is ready to use.
Conclusion
AutoCAD licenses are provided for a month, a year or 3 years. Though it is better to sign up for an AutoCAD license as a student, you get 3 years of experience in using the software by that time you would have aced the software. Then you need not worry as when you land a job they provide you with a license for using AutoCAD.
If you are not a student I suggest that you first take AutoCAD classes then download it on your PC and use the free trial for a month so that you master the software before applying for a job. And if you are a teacher or freelance engineer or architect there’s nothing you can do but get the license for AutoCAD.
FAQ
▪ Can one download free AutoCAD for a lifetime?
There is no such thing as a free lifetime license for using AutoCAD. You can use it for free for a month or for 3 years if you are a student. Otherwise, you have to pay monthly or yearly as you wish for a license.
▪ What are the websites that give AutoCAD lessons?
There are many websites for learning AutoCAD, you can search for it on Google. Some of them are LearnVern, myCADsite, CAD tutor, Infinite Skills, and Udemy. You can also check on YouTube, it has tons of tutorial videos.
▪What are the best alternatives for AutoCAD?
The software which serves the same purpose as AutoCAD are BricsCAD, QCAD, KiCAD, OpenSCAD, ZWCAD, TurboCAD, and AutoCAD LT.
