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Autodesk Including Specialised Toolsets FAQ 1. What is new with the subscription release of AutoCAD® 2019? To provide more value to our subscribers – new AutoCAD subscription includes access to all AutoCAD vertical product functionality and libraries as specialized toolsets and the ability to take your work with you with the new AutoCAD web app and the AutoCAD mobile app. 2. What are the benefits of combining AutoCAD vertical functionality and AutoCAD into one offering? Subscribers will no longer have to access AutoCAD vertical functionality through separate offerings by subscribing to AutoCAD, you will now have access to the capabilities of multiple AutoCAD vertical toolsets in one AutoCAD. Subscribers will be able to customize their AutoCAD experience to meet their evolving business needs. 3. What is a specialized toolset? How do I choose which toolset I need? Previously, subscribers had to choose which AutoCAD‐based vertical products was right for them. As of March 22, 2018, AutoCAD vertical toolsets are now included with AutoCAD subscription (and referred to as specialized toolsets). 4. What specialized toolsets are now included with AutoCAD subscription? Architecture (previously known as AutoCAD Architecture) Mechanical (previously known as AutoCAD Mechanical) Electrical (previously known as AutoCAD Electrical) Map 3D previously known as AutoCAD Map 3D) MEP (previously known as AutoCAD MEP) Raster Design (previously known as AutoCAD Raster Design) Plant 3D (previously known as AutoCAD Plant 3D) 5. What is the name of this new AutoCAD offering? AutoCAD including specialized toolsets. 6. Can I still try AutoCAD and/or any of the specialized toolsets for 30 days? Yes. AutoCAD and the specialized toolset trials will be accessed from the AutoCAD trial page on Autodesk.com. 7. I currently subscribe to AutoCAD Architecture, is that the same as the Architecture toolset? Yes, the functionality and offering of AutoCAD Architecture is the same as the Architecture toolset. This is true for the other specialized toolsets (Mechanical, Electrical, Map 3D, etc.) 8. After March 22, 2018, can I subscribe only to AutoCAD or just one of the specialized toolsets? No, as of March 22, 2018, when you subscribe to a new subscription of AutoCAD you will get access to AutoCAD including the specialized toolsets. 9. Is Autodesk planning to discontinue the specialized toolsets? No, there are no plans to stop developing or delivering vertical functionality. The goal is to bring more value and differentiation to AutoCAD subscription. This change provides our subscribers access to everything you need in one product offering including vertical functionality. 10. Will the AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD vertical subscriptions I already purchased be automatically migrated to the AutoCAD including specialized toolset offering? No, your subscription entitlement will not be auto‐migrated to AutoCAD including specialized toolsets as this time. 11. I am an existing AutoCAD or AutoCAD vertical subscriber – how can I move to the new AutoCAD including specialized toolsets? As an existing subscriber, you have the option to either move to the new AutoCAD including specialized toolsets, or continue to renew your current individual AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD […]