Overview
The latest versions of AutoCAD and Inventor are available to users of the CNF. These applications are run from either the Windows workstations or from CNF Thin via RemoteApp.
Invoking
On Windows, use the desktop icons to start AutoCAD or Inventor. Enter your username as: CORNELL\netid_or_guest_id making sure that "CORNELL" is all capitalized.
On CNF Thin, type in either autocad or inventor . When prompted, type in your password. On CNF Thin, you will need to type in ctrl-c and then re-enter the "autocad" command a second time for the main AutoCAD window to appear.
Fatal Error: Invalid Configuration Path
If you see this error:
please run the "AutoDesk Reset" application, which should fix the error.
From Windows, double click the "AutoDesk_Reset" icon and enter in your username as CORNELL\netid_or_guestid and your password.
As of May 2023, Fusion 360 is installed on the CAD Rm Windows machines for academic research or instructional use only. Commercial use is prohibited unless you have purchased a commercial use license from AutoDesk.
As of April 2024, AutoDesk is available via CNF CAD Rm Windows and the subscription based Virtual CAD Rm service for academic research or instructional use. Commercial use (or any other use including work related to university facilities) is prohibited unless you have purchased a paid commercial use license from AutoDesk.
AutoDesk.com Accounts
AutoDesk now requires all users to obtain a license through their home institution and sign in to AutoDesk software via an autodesk.com account. Cornell faculty, students, and staff using AutoDesk for academic research purposes should visit the CUSoftware Autodesk Licensing webpage for more information. For facilities related work, please contact your local departmental IT staff to obtain a paid license.
If you do not have an autodesk.com account, you must first create an account. Academic Research or Instructional users should visit AutoDesk's "Getting started as a student or educator" webpage to verify their academic status and create an account. All other users will need to purchase a paid license through their institution's software purchasing.
Invoking
Use the desktop or start menu icons to run AutoCAD or Inventor. When prompted, sign in to your autodesk.com accountFrom CNF Thin, type in: autodesk_reset and enter in your password when prompted. After the window quickly pops up and goes away, you can press ctrl-c to quit.
File Formats
The two main AutoCAD file formats are DWG and DXF .
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