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Eric Christison <[log in to unmask]>
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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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