FAQs


 
 

+ Is Mathcad free?

There is a free 30 day full functionality trial you can opt into, after the trial has ended, you’ll get access to PTC Mathcad express.

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+ How much does Mathcad cost?

You can find all the details about the cost of Mathcad by clicking here.

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+ Does Mathcad have a perpetual Licence?

No, PTC Mathcad is only available on a subscription basis, and follows the following PTC subscription model.

Annual subscription of PTC Mathcad software

Unlike perpetual licensing, in the subscription licence model there are no large upfront costs when purchasing new licences. You will also receive an e-learning library and Home Use licence with every seat as well as an extended licence borrowing on floating licences.

Entitlement to the latest version of Mathcad or Mathcad 15.0 revision.

PTC Mathcad is engineering software that lets you perform, analyse, document and share your calculations easily. Receive an annual subscription, entitlement to upgrade to the latest revision or Mathcad 15.0

Root Solutions Ltd. UK Based Technical Support Root Solutions has the largest number of PTC Certified Engineers in Northern Europe. Our team is highly experienced in all PTC solutions and services. Our technical team has worked with companies small and large across the UK.

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+ How does Mathcad Prime compare to Mathcad 15?

Mathcad Prime features a new symbolic engine and general solver improvements as well as many formatting and UI Improvements.

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+ What is the difference between Mathcad Student and Professional?

There’s no difference in functionality between Mathcad student and Professional but please be aware however, that any files created in the student version cannot be opened in the Professional version.

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+ Can I logout of a device and login to another with a Mathcad Locked License?

A locked license is locked to a particular machine unless the license is moved on the PTC License Management system and a new file generated. If you are one of our customers, you can call us for this assistance with this.

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+ What is the main difference between Mathcad 6 and Mathcad 7?

The standalone converter, new combo-box input and symbolic engine enhancements.