For more complex or specific shapes, you might explore commands like SHAPE, but this typically involves more steps and knowledge of shape files.

Some authorized Autodesk resellers may still have perpetual licenses for AutoCAD 2017 available, but these are rare and expensive.

The 30-day trial for AutoCAD 2017 ended years ago. However, current AutoCAD subscribers can still download version 2017.

Choose the 64-bit version (the installer filename will be something like AutoCAD_2017_English_Win_64bit_dlm.sfx.exe)

Before installation, ensure your system meets these official requirements:

| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended | |-----------|--------------------|--------------| | Operating System | Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit), Windows 8/8.1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) | | Processor | 1 GHz 64-bit (x64) | 2.5 GHz+ multicore Intel Xeon or AMD Ryzen | | RAM | 4 GB | 16-32 GB | | Display | 1360x768 resolution | 1920x1080 or higher | | GPU | 1 GB GPU with DirectX 11 | 4 GB+ dedicated CAD workstation GPU | | Disk Space | 6 GB free | 10+ GB SSD | | .NET Framework | .NET Framework 4.6 | .NET Framework 4.6+ |