Locate the AutoCAD 2018.0.2 Update from the list of available updates, and select Update.The My Updates page displays.Ĭhoosing My Updates from the Autodesk Desktop Application Select the My Updates button on the left side of the Autodesk Desktop Application.The Autodesk Desktop Application opens.Īccessing the Autodesk Desktop Application from the Windows System Tray Select the Autodesk Desktop Application from the Windows system tray.The Autodesk Desktop Application is the easiest method for individuals to install the AutoCAD 2018.0.2 Update. Updating with the Autodesk Desktop Application We find the Autodesk Desktop Application works best for teams with a small number of workstations to update, whereas downloading from the Autodesk Account website typically works best for CAD managers/IT departments who have many workstations to update. The AutoCAD 2018.0.2 Update is available for download from either the Autodesk Desktop Application or the Autodesk Account website. Despite this, because of its “high severity” status, CADD Microsystems recommends that all customers with an AutoCAD 2018-based application apply the AutoCAD 2018.0.2 update before June 1, 2017. Users with the originally released version of AutoCAD 2018 (49.0.0) will still be able to start their software after June 1, 2017. The bug affecting startup beginning June 1, 2017, only affects users with the 2018.0.1 update installed.

In addition to AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018, the 2018.0.2 update applies to the following AutoCAD 2018-based products: Clicking OK to the “Sorry, this pre-release product has expired” error message will close AutoCAD. Without the update installed by June 1 st, your AutoCAD 2018-based software will not start, and the following error message will display when you attempt to.

Beyond the bug fixes typical of all software updates, the 2018.0.2 update fixes a critical issue that may prevent your software from starting on June 1, 2017. We shared news of the AutoCAD 2018.0.2 update upon its release in April but wanted to revisit the update due to its “high severity” status.

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