Can I get hold of old versions of the 30-day

[Anonymous]

I have tried to install the 30 day free trial of AutoCAD 2015, but it came up with a message saying my OS system is too old. I'm using OS X 10.6.8. It looks like I could've run AutoCAD 2013.

I expect the answer is no, but I just wondered if there is any way of getting the 2013 version on a 30 day trial. There will be many a sad sigh if not. 

Many thanks

[dgorsman]

Someone might be willing to share their installer, since the trial is done as a special limited-run license for the full version.  Its a *huge* file so some sort of file transfer method would be needed.  You have bigger problem though: older versions of the program aren't sold so you won't be able to purchase it for further use.

[maxim_k]

Hi,

You can use Autodesk Virtual assistant:

How do I download the Autodesk software if I'm not on Subscription?

Now that's a great question, especially since most everything external is only 2015 now and what if you want 2014? or 2012?

Autodesk has provided us with the "Virtual Agent" to help us with downloading programs if you're no longer on subscription. Of course, you can use the Virtual assistant for other things too, just look at that list (see below)!


http://autodesk.creativevirtual15.com/autodesk/bot.html?isJSEnabled=1&businessArea=Root.Front%20Desk...

But doorsman is absolutely correct- you can not purchase this old version.

Maxim

[Anonymous]

Thank you all for your advice!

maxim_k & pendean - I've had a rummage on the Virtual Agent and I have not come across any advice or links to old versions of free trials specifically. I did find links to download old versions however, and clicked on AutoCAD 2013 for Mac, but a completely blank window popped up. So perhaps these links are for those who already have a license but who require an older version? See the info below provided by the virtual agent: 

"Autodesk and our authorized resellers are only allowed to sell the current version of our products.

However, customers who purchase the current version of our programs along with a Subscription contract are entitled to request the use of one of the three versions prior to the current one (i.e if the current version is the 2014, as a Subscription customer you would be entitled to request a serial number to use the 2013, 2012 or 2011 versions)"

I guess that's it? 

[maxim_k]

Here is the link I got from the Assistant (without subscription) :

http://efulfillment.autodesk.com/SWDLDDLM/2013/ACDMAC/ESD/AutoCAD_2013_English_Mac_OSX_R1.dmg?authpa...

Maxim

[Anonymous]

Hi Maxim, I'm afraid I'm having no luck with that.  When i click on the link I just get a blank window up. 

I'm guessing that's because I don't have any autocad software on my computer? I really don't know though. 

Thanks for your efforts.

[maxim_k · Accepted solution]

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@Anonymous wrote:

.... When i click on the link I just get a blank window up. 

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If you are using Safari - it starts to download without any warnings.

Yes, you will get new blank window, but look at the "Show downloads" button:

If you will pick on it you will see download progress - wait until it will complete, pick on magnifying glass near the name of download - this will bring you to download location.

Strange for me, but it is "ABC" of using Safari on Mac.

Maxim

[Anonymous]

Maxim - You are the bees knees!

All downloaded and looks perfect. 

Over 3 years on a Mac and I still forget to check the downloads window. Wouldn't it be nice if it intuitively popped up. Anyway apologies for extreme dopeyness. 

Thank you profusely.