Issue
I need to use AutoCAD while off campus.
Environment
Information
- This is only for a faculty member with a staff laptop with the program installed.
- IT/Media is also included in this allotment.
- These steps needs to be completed while on campus.
Resolution
Note: Connecting to the VPN will grab a network license automatically. This process is only required if wanting to work with AutoCAD while not connected to the GRCC network, or outside of the United States.
- Open AutoCAD
- Open the sub menu in the upper right corner next to the icon
- Click About Autodesk AutoCAD 2018
- Click on the Manage License button.
- Click on the Borrow button.
- If prompted, choose multi user license type
- Choose a date within the valid date range.
- Typically only for the time that you will be off campus. It will auto return after midnight on the end date.
- Click Borrow License and enjoy the use of AutoCAD at home on your break!