Free Software for Students

[Anonymous]

Hello Autodesk..…. Please advise

Prior to my retirement, I had the pleasure of using AutoCad  2D to convey tool drawing changes to the shop. I’m currently looking for part time employment and was searching the internet for free cad drawing software to brush up on my drawing skills. I was hoping to find something similar to the software that I previously used….  See below…..

Please HELP.... I found an article when looking on the internet for free autocad software..... web site - "about tech".. it was written by James Coppinger.. this is what he wrote..

AutoCAD, for free?

Yea, you read that right. AutoCAD, the heavy hitter of the CAD industry, offers a free, fully functional, version for download to students, faculty, military veterans, and anyone who is unemployed that has previously worked in the AEC industry. The only limitation of the software is a watermark on any plots you generate designating that the file was created with a non-professional version.

Do I qualify for the free download?

Thanks in advance,

Jim Neylon – GE Aircraft Engine - Tool & Die Planner - retired

Found at URL …. http://cad.about.com/od/Personal_CAD/tp/Five-Top-Free-Cad-Packages.htm

[Darin.Green]

That is correct. Use the following link and create an educational login. Once that's created, you should be able to use the software free for 3 years (for learning only).

[Mark.Lancaster]

@Anonymous

Welcome to the community...

In addition to @Darin.Green information the key here is that the software can only be used for training/learning purposes..  You can not use it in a commercial environment or in any way that it can be used for monetary gain.

Update:  Also the version you will be accessing is AutoCAD 2015 to 2017, so you will need a newer computer/operating system to run these versions (just in case if you had a older computer laying around). 

[Anonymous]

Darin and Mark.... thanks for helping.... I haven't had time yet to do the install, but will soon. Looking forward to getting re-acquainted.

Regards,

Jim Neylon