FAQ - New and Interested Users of Inventor

[JD Mather]

I am not a student of any college. and therefore are not elligable.

There are several sites like http://www.journeyed.com that offer student version at discounted price. Whever you end up purchasing, make sure it is a reputable education reseller.

[shift1313]

you can also download a 30day trial from the autodesk site to get you going for a month.

[stevsmith]

JD Mather, It says on the website that academic proof is required?
Do I just ignore this. (I didnt want to say that)

[DannyB]

stevesmith- I'm in the same position as you. I have ordered a 30 day free trial from Autodesk UK and await it's arrival. I don't know if it's a full functioning version or limited in anyway. I will let you know if you need.
I'm just wandering how I can get an educational version after the 30 days has experied.

[shift1313]

The 30 day trial is a full version. The educational software requires you have an edu email or one tied to an educational institution. Basically you sign up at EngineersRule.org and once your membership is accepted thats how you get the software.