Autodesk offers free commercial use software to help firms transition to remote work

In an effort to facilitate the transition toward remote-work setups in response to COVID-19, Autodesk is extending free commercial use software licenses for some of its remote- and team-based products.  Autodesk’s Extended Access Program, which launched in late March and was recently extended through May 31, 2020, offers free commercial use of programs that include BIM 360 Docs, BIM 360 Design, Fusion 360, Fusion Team, AutoCAD Web and Mobile, and Shotgun. Previously on Archinect: “How CO Architects Transitioned a 110+ Team to Work From Home.” Image courtesy of CO Architects. Before COVID-19. Photo by Nils Timm.Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk’s President and CEO, explains in an update posted to the company’s website:  “Let me be clear: we’re not introducing this program to convert customers into paying users. Our goal, instead, is to get a program up and running as quickly as possible to provide customers increased flexibility in what’s become a challenging work environment.” The process f...