topic Re: SUBSCRIPTION PRODUCT UPGRADES in Perpetual License Changes (Read Only)

topic Re: SUBSCRIPTION PRODUCT UPGRADES in Perpetual License Changes (Read Only) https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/perpetual-license-changes-read/subscription-product-upgrades/m-p/5675934#M206 Hi Don,   I'll take your questions individually.   Q - So, if I understand you correctly, then instead of buying an upgraded seat for premium or ultimate, I can wait and just pay the higher subscription rate to have the additional programs, which I assume I download, and therefore never have to buy a seat again, as long as I rent the seat on a perpetual basis? A - You are correct, but I'm not sure it is your best option.  You can continue to use the current license you have for BDS Standard indefinitely, and when you need Premium or Ultimate you could start a Desktop Subscription which gives you acccess to the additional programs so long as you continue to renew the agreement.  However, unless you have another person that can use the BDS Standard license, you would probably better off crossgrading your BDS-Standard perpetual license to Premium or Ultimate and keep renewing your Maintenance Subscription agreement.   Q - As opposed to owning it outright?  A - I recommend getting the most from any licenses you already own first.  When you want to add licenses you have two options.  Use Desktop Subscription or purchase more perpetual licenses as long as it is before the day we end those sales.  Keep your Maintenance Subscription current for any perpetual licenses you own.     Q - What happens to the software if you have upgraded through subscription to a higher level suite that you have installed on your machine(s)? A - If you upgrade any perpetual license to a higher level suite, you are getting a perpetual license to use that new higher level suite.  Nothing happens to that right, even after we end the sale of new perpetual licenses.  If you have an active Maintenance Subscription agreement at the time you upgrade, you can move your Maintenance Subscription over to the new higher level suite.    Q - If your subscription lapses does the software become dysfunctional or just cease to receive regular upgrades?  A - For this question I have to give two answers, because it depends on which type of subscription.  If you allow a Maintenance Subscription to expire, you lose regular updates, but the version of the software you own is still available to you.  If you allow a Desktop Subscription to expire, you lose the ability to use the software.   Q - If your sub lapses for 3 years and you then renew, do you have to pay for the missing years, or just start up again with access and coverage going forward?  A - For this I will also give two answers.  If your Maintenance Subscription expires there will be no option to renew it 3 years later or even one year later.  If your Desktop Subscription expires, you can come back in 3 years no problem.  You don't pay for the years you didn't use it.   I hope I have addressed your questions    Catherine Sat, 13 Jun 2015 01:02:11 GMT CatsChaiTea 2015-06-13T01:02:11Z