Any CAD alternative options?

[bam-bam]

Hello all-

Before I moved, I had Autodesk Inventor available as a school resource. However, that resource was recently taken away because I had recently moved, and my school does not offer CAD/PLTW as a part of their school curriculum.

I'd like help more on CAD for my team, so are there any alternative resources where I can run CAD?

I have a computer capable of running Inventor, but I share this computer with my sister, consequently running out of memory required for Inventor. Does this mean I need a new computer entirely?

[Joe G.]

If you are associated with a school, you should still be able to get autodesk inventor through students.autodesk.com. (http://students.autodesk.com)

[Peck]

FRC teams can get it for free at the start of every build season simply by asking for it.

[techhelpbb]

Not sure this will help but:
https://www.autocadws.com/web

[bam-bam]

If you are associated with a school, you should still be able to get autodesk inventor through students.autodesk.com. (http://students.autodesk.com)

That was an option I was thinking on.

Do you know how long the software lasts? I read somewhere that it lasted for about 3 years or so (I am fairly sure that I am wrong).

[Joe G.]

It lasts a year. But since they put out a new version every year, you effectively have infinate time with the software.

[bam-bam]

It lasts a year. But since they put out a new version every year, you effectively have infinate time with the software.

Sorry, I wasn't clear before:rolleyes:, but I meant how long the software lasts on the computer before it expires? (i.e. 30-day trial, but seems you can renew with a serial number)

[JD Mather]

All Autodesk software initially installs in 30-day trial mode to give you a chance to get it running correctly before activating your free 3-yr student license.
Each year you can download new release so in effect you have a free student license for as long as you are a student.