Yes, you can get someone to SaveAs a 2004 or 2000 version drawing file, BUT, if they have taken advantage of some of the newer features (Dynamic blocks, annotative properties, etc.) and then save down, you will find some very confusing stuff in that drawing file. What will expire is the ability to upgrade to a newer release (at a price less than full 'new' seat price) once AutoDesk has dropped support on the older version.īut not upgrading will cost you in versatility. At least that's when I received my subscription copy.Īs far as I know, one can continue using a legally obtained copy of AutoCAD for as long as you want. Http:/ /geodatapo licy.wordp /2 008/06/04/ verner-v-a utodesk-so ftware-lic ense-agree ment-and-f irst-sale/ RE: expired License atook (Civil/Environmental) 5 Jun 09 13:46ĪutoCAD 2010 was released around the end of April 2009. Anyways, in the license agreement thier is a clause that says the license to use is 'perpetual'. In the below link you can see that a federal Judge has determined that AUTOCAD is under copyright law and thier License agreement is 'Nonsense' (said the federal court).

Of course, this is stricky a hypothetical question, for a company that may not want to be forced to buy upgrades they really do not need. Hello, Does anyone know if it is legal or illegal to use a a release version of Autocad after it has expired? For example, say a company decided not to get the new 2010 or 2011 upgrade after the 2007 version dies or is no longer upgradeable, is it illegal to still use the 2007 version? By using Gateway and other translater programs they could continue to use the older releases, as they work fine for that company.

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