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ACES

Autodesk Comprehensive Educational System (ACES)(recently changed to Educaton Master Suite) is a package of Autodesk's most popular software.
Information included on this page:
Software Overview:
Version - System Requirements
License Details:
Requirements - Cost - Annual Renewal
Getting the Software:
Registration Process - New Copies and Updates
Getting Help:
Documentation - Technical Support - Licensing Questions


Software Overview

Autodesk Comprehensive Educational System (ACES) is a package of Autodesk's most popular software.

Version - This license is kept up to date and the latest software is always available via download from the Autodesk Subscription website. The license also prvides the use of up to 3 previous versions of the software.


License Details

Currently registered UW students, faculty, and staff are eligible to use the software on UW-owned computers at the Seattle,
Bothell, and Tacoma campuses, and at Harborview.

Getting the Software

UW faculty and staff can contact aceshelp@uw.edu for information about new copies and updates.


Getting Help

Documentation
Documentation is provided in extensive help files within the software. Many third party authored books are available at bookstores.

Technical Support
See PacifCAD Inc., or call 1-800-722-2621.
If Pacificad is unable to resolve your issue and it needs to be escalated to Autodesk, please contact Aaron Cheuvront, aaronch@u.washington.edu.

Software Training - Discounts on vendor provided training are included as part of the license agreement. PacifCAD provides many standart courses and can create custom classes as needed. See PacifiCAD training website for more information. The UW discount is 50% off retail pricing. Note: Discounted training is ONLY available for FACULTY and STAFF. You must make note of your status on the order form in order to receive the discount.

Licensing Questions
Contact the Capital Projects Office at aceshelp@u.washington.edu.