AutoCAD 2013 purchase

[Anonymous]

Does Autodesk still sell Autocad 2013. I am thinking about doing cad work at home (Uk).

Thanks in advance

[rkmcswain]

If you require the use of 2013, you can purchase a license on subscription which will allow you to run versions 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012.

It does not look like Desktop Subscription (essentially a rental plan) allows use back to 2013, but you might inquire with a reseller.

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Autodesk-Software-Rental-...

[pendean]

AutoCAD 2013-2014-2015 all use the same DWG format and there are no issues sharing files between them, if that helps solve your dilemma.

[Anonymous]

I would prefer a perpetual license, also I thought Autocad 2012 / 2013 would be cheaper than 2015.

Even when I've emailed a information request from Autodesk or other places, they dont reply if Autocad 2012 / 2013 is available. Maybe they dont want to deal with a single home user or previous Autocad versions besides Autocad 2015.

[JDMather]

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@Anonymous wrote:
.... also I thought Autocad 2012 / 2013 would be cheaper than 2015.

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Software is not sold like used cars or stock overruns.

[doni49]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I would prefer a perpetual license, also I thought Autocad 2012 / 2013 would be cheaper than 2015.

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They'd much rather have you go with their latest software.  To offer a discount on the older version(s) would encourage people to go with an older version.  And since it's software, it's not like they have inventory they need to clear out.

I like the way JDMather put it -- it's not like selling used cars or stock overruns.

[jggerth]

2015 is still a perpeptual use license.  If you want to spend less, you need to look at alternatives.  AcadLT is one option with a great deal of compatability with full Acad but little customization.  BricsCAD or Ares Commander are also options -- not quite as compoatible, but do support API and programmatic customization to a much greater extent than LT.

Unless a reseller has a 2013 box sitting on the shelf that's never been sold or registered, you're not going to find 2013 for sale.

<<well, if you're in the EU and someone with 2013 is getting out of the business, you could buy their seat....>>