Autodesk: Named User Licensing
When using Autodesk AutoCAD software on an Elliot Lab Machine, the software is licensed by an Autodesk named user account. The named user account is an account that you create using your HWS e-mail. Once this account is created, you are invited to the Autodesk group for Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Creating your AutoDesk Account
1. Go to Autodesk.com and in the upper right-hand corner, click Sign In
2. Click Create Account
3. On the Create Accountt screen, complete the form. Be sure to check the box for Agreeing to the Privacy Statement
Note: In the e-mail field, please enter your e-mail using the format: AB1234@hws.edu
4. When the form is complete, click Create Account
Licensing AutoCAD
1. Locate and launch AutoCAD
2. AutoCAD will display a window: Check your browser, We've opened a browser window for you to sign in to your Autodesk Account. After you sign in, you'll return here.
Note: AutoCAD will open the default browser for the machine.
3. In the browser window that has opened, enter your HWS e-mail using AB1234@hws.edu format
4. Click Next
5. On the next screen, enter the password you created for your Autodesk account
6. Click Sign In
7. Upon completion of the login process, you will be directed back to the AutoCAD software
Note: Your username should be visible in the top right hand corner of the AutoCAD interface.