Learn their different functions, usage, behaviors, and models.
Autodesk provides two main types of licenses:
Autodesk supports dynamic product usage and license behaviors. You can purchase a specific type of behavior with a specific license and change that license at a later date without having to uninstall and reinstall the Autodesk product.
A license for a product that was purchased commercially.
A license for a product that is not sold commercially.
A license designed specifically for educational institutions.
A license for students who are using an Autodesk product as part of their curriculum.
A license that allows individuals to run a product or suite in trial mode for a specified time period, usually 30 days. The trial period starts the first time you launch the product, or one of the products in the suite. You can activate and register the license at any time, before or after the trial period expires.
Allows permanent use of an Autodesk product.
Allows access to an Autodesk product for a limited time. The term can be extended at any time.
Allows access to an Autodesk product for a limited time. The term cannot be extended.
Applies to an activated stand-alone license.
Applies to a usage-based license. In this model, the user pays a fee that varies according to the amount of time that the product is actually used.
Applies to a term-based license. In this model, the user pays a fee for a specified term, which can be renewed. Term-based licenses require named users.