Getting hold of a trial version

[planetzargon]

I have no idea what the situation is elsewhere, but here in the UK it's appears as if Autodesk have no interest in selling Powermill. I phoned the number on the UK Powermill page who helpfully told me they don't deal with Powermill, that was some other department, to which I was given some phone numbers to call. They were incorrect numbers. I filled out the online form several times. I tried calling the official resellers. So far I have nada. All I'm after is a trial.

I'm evaluating Sprutcam and found it very klunky. Having used Fusion 360 for the past five years or so (maybe longer? I forget) I'm hoping Powermill will be a better experience. I need the robot plugin from Powermill because in this case I want to program a Kuka 150.

So, is there some secret to getting a Powermill trial, or is this a mythical beast? Is this just a UK issue, or is this endemic and just what I should expect? Is there a magical incantation someone can point me to?

[Jonathan_Artiss19]

HI @planetzargon 

I did a quick search for providers in the UK and surrounding area, hope this helps. 

Results here 

I would recommend using Autodesk Ava to get yourself a trial version.  You'll need to create an Autodesk account and sign into it before you request the trial. 

[craig.shipley]

Hi @Jonathan_Artiss19 hope you're well

Not sure if it's just me but that link doesn't work unfortunately.

I agree though, AVA is the best bet when using the online tools.

[Jonathan_Artiss19]

In this case, it will be a bit more work on your end to use the filters but the Service Marketplace is where I was trying to link too. 

Try to find a local PowerMill reseller in your area using the link below. 

https://servicesmarketplace.autodesk.com/ 

[CGBenner]

@planetzargon  @Jonathan_Artiss19  @craig.shipley 

Does this work?

[Benjamin.Br]

Hello @planetzargon. I'm sorry you're having a frustrating experience getting a trial of PowerMill. Our technical sales manager in the UK, Robin Smith, should be able to sort you out with a free trial. Contact him directly either by DMing @robinsmith888 or emailing [email protected].

[planetzargon]

Thanks to all of you. In the end I downloaded Powermill and of course it went straight into trial mode. I was led to believe from the Autodesk website and their support staff you have to apply for a trial. Clearly there is a huge disconnect here. Hallo, Autodesk?