Autodesk provides two main types of licenses:
- A stand-alone license supports one or more Autodesk products for an individual user. Similarly, a multi-seat stand-alone license supports a specific number of users. While the software can be installed on additional
computers in your facility, the licensed number of users cannot be exceeded.
- A network license supports a specific maximum number of users who are connected to a network. A software utility known as the Network License
Manager (NLM) issues licenses to users, up to the number of licenses purchased. At this point, no more computers can run the
Autodesk product until a license is returned to the NLM.
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.
License usage types
NoteAll license types are available as stand-alone and network except for the Student Portfolio license, which is available as
stand-alone only.
- Commercial
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A license for a product that was purchased commercially.
- Not for Resale
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A license for a product that is not sold commercially.
- Educational (EDU)/Institution
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A license designed specifically for educational institutions.
- Student Portfolio
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A license for students who are using an Autodesk product as part of their curriculum.
License behaviors
- Trial
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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.
- Permanent
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Allows permanent use of an Autodesk product.
- Term Extendable
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Allows access to an Autodesk product for a limited time. The term can be extended at any time.
- Term Non-Extendable
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Allows access to an Autodesk product for a limited time. The term cannot be extended.
