AutoCAD

Tags Software

Description

Software package with complex design functionality, including drafting, annotating, and creating 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, surfaces, and mesh objects.

Access

  • To download free copies of AutoDesk products for academic use, create an account at AutoDesk Education and choose the products you need.

  • A subscription is good for three years.

Who can access

  • Academic use: Free for faculty, staff, and students

  • Administrative use: For administrative offices (Space Planning, Design and Construction, etc.), there is a license charge and annual renewal fee. Visit the Technology Help Center to submit a ticket for information about non-academic licensing and pricing. 

How to request access

To purchase a license for non-academic use, visit the Technology Help Center to submit a ticket with the following information:

  • OHIO ID

  • Number of licenses needed

  • Purpose (e.g. facilities planning, architectural design, space planning, etc.)

Features

  • Draft, annotate, and design 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, surfaces, and mesh objects

  • Automate tasks such as comparing drawings, adding blocks, creating schedules, and more

  • Customize with add-on apps and APIs

  • A complete list of features is available on AutoCAD's website

Additional resources

Service support

Get help

  • Visit the Technology Help Center (help.ohio.edu) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.

Accessibility

Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end-users, those steps must be taken. 
 
If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:

Security

The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach, learn, and conduct research. 

For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see: