Confused about my account

[William_Dec_45]

Hey guys. I'm confused. And I shouldn't be because I've been through this before. I can't remember what I have to do to keep the free Fusion coming. I have a warning that I'm on day 21 of a 30-day trial. But that's weird because I've been using it for a couple of years now. So maybe, I inadvertently loaded a 30-day trial on top of my existing free account. I think I've made a big mess of things. Any help will be very appreciated. Thanks.

[jhackney1972]

So your Fusion 360 Personal License ran out and you did the renewal process.  You then see you are working on a 30 day trial, well this is normal.  Autodesk has changed it's Fusion 360 Personal License renewal process.  They are starting you out with a 30 day trial of the full Subscription product in the hopes you will be influenced to purchase a full subscription.  If you will notice, you do not have any Active File limitations proving you are on a 30 day trail of a full subscription.  You are all set, enjoy.

[William_Dec_45]

So, you're saying I will renew every 30 days instead of every year?

[jhackney1972]

No, after the 30 day trial, you will be shifted back to your renewed Personal License which is for one year, maybe 30 days shorter due to the trial, I do not know this.  It is Autodesk way of advertising.

Edit: I have a Fusion 360 Personal License so I can experiment with some of the Forum questions I try and answer.  It comes up for renewal in early October so I plan to document every step of the way to be sure of the process.

[William_Dec_45]

"No, after the 30 day trial, you will be shifted back to your renewed Personal License which is for one year, maybe 30 days shorter due to the trial, I do not know this.  It is Autodesk way of advertising.

Edit: I have a Fusion 360 Personal License so I can experiment with some of the Forum questions I try and answer.  It comes up for renewal in early October so I plan to document every step of the way to be sure of the process."

Well, you're certainly a valuable asset to the community. I wish I could say that you've put my mind at ease on this one. Probably the best ploy to sell subs is to keep changing the free version so that the freeloaders like me are reluctant to work on their skills for fear that it'll be for naught. I simply can't afford the $550/yr. I guess I'll know soon.