upgrading to AutoCAD 2012

[DAVEBRENNAN71]

Hi Everyone

I want to upgrade to AutoCAD 2012 but all my work over the past 4 years has been done in 2007, would I have to keep both versions on my computer or could I open my 2007 work in 2012.
Alternatively would say 2010/11 be more compatable with 2007.

Cheers

Dave

[ReMark]

You can open drawings created with AutoCAD 2007 in 2012. I have scores of such drawings I open using both 2012 and 2013.

Anyway, you cannot legally purchased AutoCAD 2010 or 2011.

[nestly]

AutoCAD2012 will be able to open and work with your 2007 files without any issues. If you are "upgrading" your existing license, you can legally keep AutoCAD2007 installed for 120 days while you transition to the new version. If you've bought a "new" license, then you can keep both versions installed indefinitely.

BTW, the current version is AutoCAD2013, so if you haven't already purchased AutoCAD2012, you're likely going to be upgrading to AutoCAD2013.

[DAVEBRENNAN71]

Cheers everyone I am using 2012 at the moment on a course I am on thats why I enquired about that edition, 2007 is what I use in work, I didn't know 2010/11 wasn't still available therefore I assume they Autocad gets upgraded every year, so other than LT I would have to buy 2013?

[ReMark]

Yes, you would. If you buy an older version, say off of eBay, there is no guarantee it will work (could be illegal copy) and furthermore AutoDesk is not obligated in any way to provide you with an activation code. You'll be out the money you paid and unable to use the software. Wouldn't that be grand?

An alternate would be to purchase one of the AutoCAD-clones like Bricscad, progeCAD, or IntelliCAD. If you aren't bothered by Chinese knockoffs you could go with ZWcad or GStarCAD.

[DAVEBRENNAN71]

Cheers ReMark I hear ya

Dave