What do I get from switching to subscription? (Civil Engineers and Architects)



As many of you know, Autodesk is making a big push towards subscription plans. We live in a subscription-based world where multiple corporations have switched to this business model. Companies like Microsoft and Adobe are great examples of this. 

But some are still hesitant to switch. Many of our customers prefer to keep their maintenance plans because they prefer to own their license, but here is a list of the benefits you'll receive by switching to subscription:


For Civil Engineers:

In addition to what you already have with an Infrastructure Design Suite maintenance plan, you get:

  • AutoCAD Plant 3D
  • Autodesk Drive
  • Seamlessly integrate GID data from Esri ArcGIS into your design workflow
  • Fast, high resultion rendering in the cloud
  • View, edit, annotate and create drawings from any mobile device
  • Ability to use AutoCAD from any computer without installing software
  • Cloud storage for individuals and teams
  • Project review software for clash detection, coordination, analysis and simulation
  • Sing-in-based software activation and access (for single-user licenses)
  • Two-factor authentication security option
  • Phone support
  • Remote desktop assistance

For Architects:

In addition to what you already have with a Building Design Suite maintenance plan, you get:

  • AutoCAD Architecture
  • AutoCAD Mobile App
  • AutoCAD Web App
  • Revit Live
  • FormIt Pro
  • Dynamo Studio
  • Autodesk Drive
  • Specialized toolsets for architectural design and drafting included with AutoCAD
  • View, edit, annotate and create drawings from any mobile device
  • Ability to use AutoCAD from any computer without installing software
  • Tools to conduct energy and building performance analysis
  • Building Information Modeling platform for planning,design and analysis
  • Create accurate 3D models by reality capture scanning and exporting data into Revit
  • Explore parametric conceptual designs faster and automate tasks
  • Project review software for clash detection, coordination, analysis and simulation capabilities
  • Shared Views to collaborate on a visual representation of your model or design online
  • Sing-in-based software activation access (for single-user licenses)
  • Two-factor authentication security option
  • Phone support
  • Remote Desktop Assistance

We're excited that Autodesk is evolving with modern business models. There are so many benefits to switching to subscription apart from these lists, including avoiding price increases, flexible control of user access, valuable reporting tools and more. If you have any other questions, please feel free to leave a comment or contact us directly!  Happy switching!

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