Do Engineering Students run autocad on their own computer?

Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around whether engineering students purchase AutoCAD for personal use or rely on school-provided versions. It touches on the availability of student discounts, free academic versions, and personal experiences with software licensing in an educational context.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the purchasing habits of engineering students regarding AutoCAD, questioning if they buy it for personal use or utilize school resources.
  • One participant shares their experience of obtaining AutoCAD LT through student discounts during college.
  • Another participant mentions the availability of low-priced or free academic versions of software, referencing Autodesk's offerings for students.
  • A participant expresses dissatisfaction with AutoCAD, suggesting that it is not worth purchasing unless it is inexpensive, and recommends using the free student version of Inventor instead.
  • Another participant notes receiving a free student version of Solidworks, highlighting the requirement for an online connection to verify the license.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the value of AutoCAD, with some recommending alternatives. There is no consensus on whether students should purchase AutoCAD or rely on school resources.

Contextual Notes

Some claims depend on individual experiences and may vary by institution, including the availability of software and licensing requirements.

Goopy17
Messages
39
Reaction score
0
Do they buy it for themselves? Do they use it on the school computer?
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
When I was in college, I took advantage of student discounts and got AutoCAD LT for my PC.
 
There are low-priced (sometimes free) "academic versions" available for many programs. Here's Autodesk's page on the subject: http://students.autodesk.com
 
Autodesk gave a free copy of almost everything when I was at University. But no don't buy one unless is cheap.

PS It's not worth it as AutoCAD is crap. Get the free student Inventor and let the good times roll.
 
Autodesk gave a free copy of almost everything when I was at University. But no don't buy one unless is cheap.

PS It's not worth it as AutoCAD is crap. Get the free student Inventor and let the good times roll.
 
My school gave me a free student version of Solidworks... but I have to be connected online at all times to verify my license.
 

Similar threads

About Mech engineer soft skill required
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
Do Mechanical Engineers Use AutoCAD?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
15K
Surface Area Calculations in AutoCAD
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
15K
Automotive What Are Innovative Research Topics on Combustion Engines for Student Projects?
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
3K
What mathematics software should engineering students use?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
4K
Insights for a Mechanical Engineering student
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
What Software To Use For Using Pole Placement To Determine PID Gains?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Automotive Why Do BMW Engines Suffer from Rod Bearing Issues?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
Google SketchUp: Free CAD Software for Basic Engineering Modeling
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
4K
How are/were computers used in jet engine design?
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20
Views
4K