Where Can I Find a Free Student Version of AutoCAD?

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The discussion centers on obtaining a free student version of AutoCAD, specifically the "AutoCAD LT" version, which is suitable for 2D designs. Users highlight that the official AutoCAD website offers a free three-year subscription for students upon registration. Additionally, a user mentions a site, CADCampus, that sells a one-year student version for $160. The conversation also touches on the ethics of using pirated software versus legitimate student versions.

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  • Understanding of AutoCAD software and its versions, particularly AutoCAD LT.
  • Familiarity with online registration processes for software subscriptions.
  • Basic knowledge of software licensing and student discounts.
  • Awareness of ethical considerations regarding software piracy.
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  • Research the registration process for obtaining the free student version of AutoCAD from the official website.
  • Explore the features and limitations of AutoCAD LT compared to the full version of AutoCAD.
  • Investigate other software options available for students in engineering and design fields.
  • Learn about the implications of software piracy and the importance of using licensed software.
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This discussion is beneficial for students in engineering and design disciplines, educators seeking software for their courses, and anyone interested in understanding the options available for accessing AutoCAD legally and affordably.

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Where can I find a student version of AutoCAD? I have looked and can not find one. Surely they offer one. I bought the student version of MATLAB and have been extremely happy with it.
 
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Have you tried your college bookstore? How about googling "student autocad buy"...

edit: the student version is called "AutoCAD LT", btw, so a google for that will find it too.
 
Thanks russ. But I think that AutoCAD LT would work for me. AutoCAD LT is a scaled down version of AutoCAD that is for 2D designs. My class requires the 3D functionality. But I have found a site that sells a student version that lasts a year for $160. Here is the link if anyone is interested:
http://www.cadcampus.com/
 
hmmmm not that i condone it, but i recall pirated versions of EVERYTHING doing the rounds at college??
on that note actually i think such software should be given out free to students, they charge you for a student version of autocad, MATLAB whatever, which your not going to get financial gain from as student anyway!so that when you qualify you'll buy them, give them more dosh!

they shold adopt the banking worlds mentallity, banks give great deals for students, free atm cards, no charges for drafts etc (some even give interest free overdrafts), all because they know its in the banks long term interest!
 
Mmm. Definitely DO NOT use pirated software when you're a student. Having all that functionality for your studies, and training yourself to use something which will be invaluable for use in industry, whilst not really costing the software company anything since if you can use their software, you'll be buying industrial licenses in a few years time anyway, would just be a silly idea.

Wink wink.
 
You can find the student version by searching through internet.There are various sites on internet that provide student version of internet.
 
The student version is free online to download off of the AUTOCad website. I know so because I got it this morning, it's a free three year subscription. You just have to register
 

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