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Guide to the AutoDesk Student download process for AutoCAD
As a registered student you are eligible to download Student versions of many Autodesk software titles including the latest version of AutoCAD. This is a three year license at no cost to you. To insure that the student versions of this software are not used for commercial purposes, work that is printed will have a watermark at the in the border that says «THIS WORK CREATED WITH A STUDENT VERSION». This is a full version of the program, and will greatly accelerate your learning curve.
Here is a link to the Autodesk student download web page, and below are the system requirements for AutoCAD 2019
This is a large program, and it can take a while to download it depending on the processor speed of your computer
System requirements for AutoCAD 2019 including Specialized ToolsetsOperating System
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1 with Update KB4019990 (32-bit & 64-bit)
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 with Update KB2919355 (32-bit & 64-bit)
- Microsoft Windows 10 Anniversary Update (64-bit only) (version 1607 or higher)
ProcessorBasic: 2.5–2.9 GHz processor
Recommended: 3+ GHz processorMemoryBasic: 8 GB
Recommended: 16 GBDisplay ResolutionConventional Displays:
1920 x 1080 with True Color
High Resolution & 4K Displays:
Resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 supported on Windows 10, 64 bit systems (with capable display card)Display CardBasic: 1 GB GPU with 29 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliant
Recommended: 4 GB GPU with 106 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliantDisk Space6.0 GBBrowserGoogle Chrome™ (for AutoCAD Web)NetworkDeployment via Deployment Wizard.
The license server and all workstations that will run applications dependent on network licensing must run TCP/IP protocol.
Either Microsoft® or Novell TCP/IP protocol stacks are acceptable. Primary login on workstations may be Netware or Windows.
In addition to operating systems supported for the application, the license server will run on the Windows Server® 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2008 R2 editions.
Citrix® XenApp™ 7.6, Citrix® XenDesktop™ 7.6.Pointing DeviceMS-Mouse compliant.NET Framework.NET Framework Version 4.7
System requirements for AutoCAD for Mac 2019Operating SystemApple® macOS® Mojave v10.14 or later; High Sierra v10.13 or later; Apple macOS Sierra v10.12 or laterModelApple Mac Pro® 4,1 or later; MacBook Pro® 5,1 or later; iMac® 8.1 or later; Mac mini® 3.1 or later; MacBook Air® 2.1 or later; MacBook® 5.1 or laterCPU Type64-bit Intel CPU (Intel Core Duo CPU, 2 GHz or faster recommended)Memory3 GB of RAM (4 GB or above recommended)Display Resolution1280 x 800 display with true color (2880 x 1800 with Retina Display recommended)Disk Space3 GB free disk space for download and installationPointing DeviceApple® Mouse, Apple Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, MacBook® Pro trackpad, or Microsoft-compliant mouse.PrinterMac OS X-compliant printerMediaDownload and installation from DVDBrowserApple Safari® 5.0 or laterOS LanguageAll Mac OS X supported language operating systems
Additional Requirements for large datasets, point clouds, and 3D modelingMemory8 GB RAM or moreDisk Space6 GB free hard disk available, not including installation requirementsDisplay Card1920 x 1080 or greater True Color video display adapter; 128 MB VRAM or greater; Pixel Shader 3.0 or greater; Direct3D®-capable workstation class graphics card.
Note: 64-bit Operating Systems are recommended if you are working with large datasets, point clouds and 3D modeling and required if you are using Model Documentation or Point Clouds.
Student’s Version 2020 Download
The AutoCAD student version is available free for up to 3 years. For the student version, we have to sign-in and then select the student version option.
Note: We cannot use the objects created in the student’s version for commercial use. If we want to use the AutoCAD software for commercial projects and objectives, we need to buy the license for the AutoCAD software.
Let’s start with the process of installation of Student’s version.
To download the 2019, 2018, or 2017 version, all the steps will remain the same. We need to select the appropriate version in STEP 12.
The steps to download the latest version, i.e., AutoCAD 2020 are listed below:
1. Open your favorite browser
2. Type the url: https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/autocad The Autodesk page will be opened. The screen will look like given image:
3. Click on the ‘CREATE ACCOUNT’ option to create your account for the student version, or we can also download the trial version for 30 days trial period.
4. We can also click on the option below the CREATE ACCOUNT button to download the version for a free trial. Consider the below image:
5. When we click on the CREATE ACCOUNT button, the screen will look like the given image:
6. We need to enter the details to create an account. The drop-down list of the Educational role will appear as the given image:
The drop-down list of the Institution Type will appear as the given image:
You can select the option according to the requirements.
7. After these details, click on the ‘NEXT’ button given at the bottom.
8. The window with details such as name, email-id, etc. will appear as the below image:
9. The final step is the verification of your email-id. The window will now look like the given image:
The registration process is now complete, and we can now sign-in with this email-id and password on the link mentioned in step 2.
10. After the sign-up, the Autodesk will ask for a 6-digit passcode verification. We need to download the Duo Mobile app, scan the QR code, and enter the passcode or we can also follow the same instructions as mentioned by Autodesk.
11. The screen will now appear as the given image:
12. We need to select the Version, Operating system, and the Language from the drop-down list. After this step, the download will begin.
The drop-down list of the Version will appear as the given image:
Here, we will select the latest version, i.e., 2020.
Note: We can select the particular version from the drop-down list according to the requirements. The system requirements for that version will be displayed accordingly.
According to the selected version, the drop-down list of the Operating system will be listed. For the 2020 version, only Windows 64-bit is listed.
You can set the Language according to the requirements.
The drop-down list of the Language will appear as the below image:
After selecting the above categories, the window will now look like the below image:
13. The serial number and the product key will be required further during the installation of the AutoCAD.
14. Click on the ‘INSTALL NOW’ option given at the bottom of the page. It will appear as:
15. Accept the license and click on ‘Install’ as shown in the below image:
16. Open the downloaded file. It will look like the below image:
17. The AutoCAD window will appear. Click on the ‘Install’ option as shown in the below image:
18. Now, again click on Install as shown in the below image:
19. The download will start. We need to wait for a while until the download is completed.
20. After the download is completed, the window will appear as shown in the below image:
Click on the ‘Launch Now’ option at the bottom right corner of the page.
21. The configuration will start, as shown in the below image:
22. After this step, the AutoCAD software will be opened. Click on the OK option as shown in the below image:
The AutoCAD software will appear.
23. Now, at last, comes the Autodesk license part. After this, you can start your drawings.
As soon the window appears, click on the ‘I Agree’ option for acceptance of license terms and conditions as shown in the below image:
24. The AutoCAD software is now ready for use.
The screen of the AutoCAD software will look like the below image:
Next Topic AutoCAD 2020 System Requirements
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