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Licensing Guide
Introduction
License Types
Autodesk provides two main types of licenses:
■ A stand-alone license supports one or more Autodesk products for an
individual user. This license type also has a multi-seat version that supports
a specific number of users. The software can be installed on additional
computers in your facility, but the number of concurrent users is limited.
■ A network license supports a specific maximum number of users who are
connected to a network. A software utility known as the Network License
Manager (NLM) issues a license to each user who starts an Autodesk product,
up to the number of licenses purchased. When a user closes all Autodesk
products, typically the license is returned to the NLM, and is available to
other users. However, NLM can be configured to allow a user to borrow a
license and disconnect from the network until a specified return date. A
borrowed license is only returned to NLM on the return date, or sooner if
the user chooses to return it early.
Autodesk supports dynamic product usage and license behaviors. You can
purchase a specific type of behavior with a specific license and change that
license at a later date without having to uninstall and reinstall the Autodesk
product.
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