Autodesk Suites 2012: Which product key would I use if I plan to run a 2011/2010 product?

With the introduction of the Product Suites in 2012, if you plan to run a 2011 or a 2010 product, which product key would you use? 

I am going to provide 2 examples to shed some insight on the solution:

If you have the Product Design Suite 2012 on Subscription, you will be able to run the older products.  

1. Download the 2011/2010 from the Subscription Center.  The 2009 product doesn't require a Product Key.

2. Extract the downloaded file and note the Product Key.

3. Install the software using the 2012 serial number but use the product key noted in step #2.

If you are using a Multiflex license:

1. You can use the Multiflex Product Key [535D1] for any of the 2012 products.  

2 . Download the 2011/2010 from the Subscription Center.  The 2009 product doesn't require a Product Key. 

3.  Extract the downloaded file and note the Product Key.

4.  Install the software using the 2012 serial number but use the product key noted in step #3.

Reference

http://upandready.typepad.com/up_and_ready/2012/02/product-keys-getting-your-product-key-from-the-compressed-downloaded-file-via-subcenter.html

Comments

[Stefan Orbilt]

For a Standalone license you would need to request a previous version serial number.

For a Network license it doesn't really matter what serial number you use I believe :)

Might be useful to reference TS16961119 as well.

[David Lau]

Thanks a lot!