If you want to continue in Trial mode, then click the Try button on the left. If you are connected to the Internet, then click the Activate button in the lower right side of the dialog box. The activation code is registered with your software along with the machine you installed it on, license type and expiration date. The server generates an activation codeĤ. It connects online to their licensing serversģ. Autodesk records the product name, serial number, product key and request codeĢ. Here is what is happening via the automated process:ġ. I would suggest the connected process that is completed with a few clicks. They are not to be used for commercial or for-profit purposes.Īctivation is done via the Internet (or you can call them) by completing a 4 step process that is automatic when you are on the web, but manual if you call them. Trial licenses are only available as Stand-Alone and are for demonstration or evaluation purposes only. It is a full blow try before you buy option. This is a 30 day period for testing the full install. When you first open the product, it will be in the Trial Version mode. Activation is pretty easy to do as long as you are connected to the Internet. Once you have installed AutoCAD 2014, you will need to either continue using the 30 day trial or activate the license that you have purchased.
