In AutoCAD 2016, borrowing a license is a convenient feature that allows you to temporarily use the software on another computer without having to purchase an additional license. This can be particularly useful if you need to work on projects while traveling or if you have limited access to the internet. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to borrow a license in AutoCAD 2016.
Step 1: Launch AutoCAD
To begin, open AutoCAD 2016 on your computer by double-clicking the application icon. Once the program has launched, you will see the AutoCAD interface.
Step 2: Access the License Borrowing Option
Next, navigate to the “Help” menu located at the top of the interface. Click on “Help” and a dropdown menu will appear. From this menu, select “Borrow License”.
Step 3: Choose License Borrowing Duration
A dialog box will now appear with options for selecting the duration of your license borrowing period. You can choose how many days you wish to borrow a license for by adjusting the slider or entering a specific number manually.
Note:
You can only borrow a license for a maximum of 30 days.
Step 4: Confirm Borrowing License
After choosing your desired borrowing duration, click on the “Borrow License” button at the bottom of the dialog box. AutoCAD will then start processing your request and borrowing the license.
Note:
You must have an active internet connection during this step as AutoCAD needs to connect to Autodesk servers to validate your license and complete the borrowing process.
Step 5: Start Using Borrowed License
Once the license borrowing process is complete, you can start using AutoCAD on the computer where you borrowed the license. You can now work on your projects without the need for constant internet connectivity.
Step 6: Return Borrowed License
If you no longer need to use the borrowed license or if the borrowing period has expired, you can return the license to Autodesk. To do this, simply navigate back to the “Help” menu and select “Return License”. AutoCAD will then release the borrowed license and it will become available for use on other computers.
- Tip: It’s important to note that returning a borrowed license does not require an active internet connection.
- Note: If you do not manually return a borrowed license before it expires, AutoCAD will automatically release the license at the end of the borrowing period.
That’s it! You have successfully learned how to borrow a license in AutoCAD 2016.
This feature provides flexibility and convenience for users who need to work on their projects while away from their primary workstation or without continuous access to an internet connection. Enjoy using AutoCAD wherever and whenever you need!