In this article you can learn how to transfer AutoCAD from one PC to another. Two simple methods are offered so that you can transfer AutoCAD with the settings and license to another device.
Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP
Autocad is a worldwide popular graphical drawing editor. The CAD program is the main product of Autodesk and is widely used by engineers, mechanical engineers, architects, interior designers, design professionals and geo-informaticians.
In some cases you may need to transfer the program from one computer to another z.B., You need to work at home now or you have bought a new computer. Now, if you need an effective solution for transferring, we can offer you two methods so that you can transfer not only the program but also the settings and license together to another PC.
Part 1. Transfer Autocad to another PC
To transfer the program easily and quickly, you can use professional data transfer software. EaseUS Todo PCTrans is recommended to use. The program is very useful when you want to transfer programs, files, user account settings and other data from one PC to another. Three transmission modes are available for you:
- PC to PC: When the two PCs are connected under the same network, you can move the data over the network by.
- Backup and restore: Create an image file. Then you can restore the file to any computer.
- Local transfer: Transfer programs with settings from one hard disk to another easily and quickly.
If you want to transfer AutoCAD to another PC, you can use the “PC to PC” function select. Now download the software and start the transfer as follows.
Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP
Step 1. Run EaseUS Todo PCTrans on both PCs.
On the source PC, on the main screen of EaseUS Todo PCTrans, select “PC to PC and continue.
Step 2. Connect two computers.
1. Select your target PC for connection by its IP address or device name and click on “Connect”.
2. enter the login password of your target PC and click “OK” to confirm.
If you have not seen the target PC in the listed devices, you can also click “Add a PC” click to manually connect the target PC by entering its IP address or device name.
3. Set the transfer direction “Transfer from local PC” and click on “OK, to continue.
Step 3. Select apps, programs and software and then transfer them to the target computer
1. Click “Edit in the application area, then you can open the application list.
Then you can choose what you want to transfer from the current computer to the destination PC.
2. After you have selected the desired programs, click on “Finish” to confirm.
Finally, click on “Transfer, to start the transfer process.
Part 2. Transfer Autodesk license to another device
If you still want to use the license on another computer, you still need to export the license. In this part we will offer you the detailed instructions.
Step 1. Export AutoCAD settings
Open the “Start” menu> go to All programs > Autodesk > AutoCAD* (* stands for the AutoCAD version).
The tool for exporting will copy your setting as a zip file. You can copy the zip file to another drive. On your new PC start AutoCAD and import the AutoCAD settings.
Step 2. Transfer licenses for your Autodesk products via LTU
Hint: LTU is available only with AutoCAD 2011 or new versions.
1. Export the license
Find the license transfer utility in the Start menu.
Start the tool and log in.
Click on the “Export” button. You have two options:
- Private export: this is the default setting. The license will be limited to your ID and the other users can not use this license. After exporting you should import the license within 14 days.
- Public Export: This option allows you to transfer your license to another user who has activated the software with the same serial number.
Step 4. Next, click on “Finish“.
- 2. Import the license
Load Autodesk on another PC.
Start LTU and log in.
Confirm the license import and on the page click “Finish“.