For stand-alone subscriptions, the applications within each suite can only be installed on a single computer you cannot split applications across multiple workstations. Suites are available by desktop or network license. The installation process, whether on the desktop or network, initiates with a single click and functions similarly to single-product installations.

Suites are also available for download from the company’s subscription site. For this First Look, I focused on Autodesk Building Design Suite Premium 2012.Īutodesk Building Design Suites ship on a single flash drive, which may indicate that Autodesk is phasing out CDs and DVDs.

The Autodesk Building Design Suites are comprehensive architecture and building engineering design solutions that provide a prepackaged selection of tools for the design professional and are offered in three versions: Standard, Premium, and Ultimate. Autodesk Building Design Suite Premium 2012 3 Aug, 2011 By: Patrick Davis First Look Review: Bundle of joy? If you use more than one design solution, this new package could help integrate your workflow and save money.Įditor's Note: This article was originally published in the Summer 2011 issue of Cadalyst magazine.Īmong the big news for the Autodesk 2012 product lines announced this spring is the bundling of individual applications into suites designed to provide users with a more integrated workflow, as well as better value.

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