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One other thing that may be worth consideration.
There are a number of shareware/freeware packages that allow you to view
AutoCad drawings. Perhaps many of your occasional users only want a
viewing facility.
If so, check out the Autodesk web site there's a section there on
downloads.
Regards,
[log in to unmask] wrote:
> Howard,There is a package available from AutoDesk for running as a
> network application. Now that you have "let the cat out of the bag"
> about having more users than licenses I would be careful about your
> solution as the Software Police are on the prowl. Several months ago
> there was a huge media campaign with radio spots (and TV ads?) about
> running illegal software in the Boston area. The cost of the legal
> copies or network license (one for each user) is cheaper than the
> fines and penalties levied by the Software Police.All it takes is one
> phone call from a disgruntled employee or other person seeking to
> damage your company. (I will not call !)An alternative solution for
> your CAD needs is IntelliCAD® 2000 for Microsoft Windows by IntelliCAD
> Technology Consortium. This can be found at www.cadopia.com. We have
> purchased this for the same reason you want to share AutoCAD. One
> caution is that, I noticed as an accomplished AutoCAD user, I found
> many commands or control functions the same, but there were a few that
> defied explanation.Phil Nutting
> [Phil Nutting] -----Original Message-----
> From: Howard Watson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 4:52 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] Autocad sharing
>
>
>
> Dear Technetters,
>
> Does anyone know of a sharing software that allows users to
> share Autocad LT or 14 on a Novell network? We only have 9
> licenses available and many more people than that who need
> to use Autocad, though some like myself only need it
> occasionally. I believe that a share software would only
> allow 9 users access at one time.
>
> If there is no such beast, is there a recommendation for a
> cheaper CAD package than AutoCAD LT, or one that is a free
> download? Needless to say, spending is getting really
> tight. Thanks in advance for the advice.
>
> Howard Watson
> Manufacturing Engineer
> AMETEK/Dixson
>
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Eric Christison
Mechanical Engineer
STMicroelectronics
33 Pinkhill
Edinburgh
EH12 7BF
Tel: (0)131 336 6165
Fax: (0)131 336 6001
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