How to Use the Student Version of AutoCAD

The student version of AutoCad is a condensed version. The idea is to learn from this version how to do the main things you need to accomplish in AutoCad. From there, if you like what you find, you can buy the full version.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Student version of AutoCAD

1. Go to the student bookstore of the nearest technical college. You should be able to buy a student version of AutoCAD there. The price is significantly lower than the full edition.
2. Compare features that the student version has with the next step up in the software (probably LT) to see if you can get by with the student version.
3. Get the authorization code from the manufacturer, if the software does not work as it should. Check over the box and accompanying literature first. Follow through with the remainder of the installation instructions.
4. Use the student version at home and in the classroom. Complete and learn from all of your lessons and try any command not taught. You need to check out all of the features offered. However, a professional setting deserves the full version.
5. Work up some projects on the student version to show in your portfolio. Any student markings on the printout can be explained when they know you were a student when you prepared the projects.

Tips & Warnings

• Some student versions of software have a time limit as to how long the software will last—generally this is one year.
• Student versions of AutoCAD have a random stamp or watermark on print-outs showing that you completed the project with student software.

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