I agree. I have to go back to jobs I didn't 3+ years ago sometimes if a client calls up. In two years I need the ability to open up and make changes to the jobs I will be doing over the next 6 months as we transition.
On Mar 4, 2014, at 12:43 PM, Arvid Björn <[email protected]> wrote: > Excuse me, but THIS IS BULLSHIT: > > "Please note that the right to use the Softimage license will terminate at > the end of the transition period if you are still on Subscription. You will > be transitioned to the latest release of either 3ds Max or Maya depending on > your initial choice. If you want to continue to use your Softimage license > after Feb 1, 2016 you should not renew your Subscription contract for a > period beyond that date. You will be able to continue to use Softimage but > will forfeit any future updates to either 3ds Max or Maya." > > I can see how offering Maya/Max might be a parting gift, but how can you deny > the continued use of Softimage after the two year transition period? No > fucking way in hell we'll just throw all of our data from almost 10 years > back into the lake, we'll need the ability to open older Softimage projects > INDEFINITELY. > > Basically, there is absolutely NO way forward with Autodesk at this pont, I > have to keep access available. Rethink, respond and change this policy ASAP, > thanks. >

