If the 30-day trial isn't enough and you don't qualify for the student license, buying AutoCAD might not be in the budget. In that case, you should consider switching to a free, open-source alternative.

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If the 30-day trial isn't enough and you don't qualify for the student license, buying AutoCAD might not be in the budget. In that case, you should consider switching to a free, open-source alternative.