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Summary of Contents for Autodesk 057A1-05A111-10MB - AutoCAD LT 2009
- Page 1 AutoCAD LT 2009 Stand-Alone Installation Guide January 2008...
- Page 2 © 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Except as otherwise permitted by Autodesk, Inc., this publication, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form, by any method, for any purpose. Certain materials included in this publication are reprinted with the permission of the copyright holder.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation ....1 How to Prepare for Installation ..... . . 1 How to Review System Requirements . - Page 4 ....22 Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User ..25 The AutoCAD LT 2009 Installation Wizard .
- Page 5 What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license? ......43 What is the benefit to using a network licensed version of the software? .
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Page 7: Quick Start To Stand-Alone Installation
Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation This section provides step-by-step instructions about how to install AutoCAD LT on your system. You should read the entire Stand-Alone Installation Guide if you have any questions that are not addressed in this Quick Start section. For information about installing network-licensed or multi-seat stand-alone versions of the program, see the Network Administrator's Guide. -
Page 8: How To Understand Administrative Permission Requirements
To run AutoCAD LT, you do not need administrator permissions. You can run the program as a limited user. How to Install Multiple or Bundled Products Some Autodesk packages are comprised of multiple products or are part of multi-product bundles. In the Installation wizard for packages containing multiple products, you can choose which products you want to install. -
Page 9: How To Avoid Data Loss During Installation
How to Avoid Data Loss During Installation The AutoCAD LT installation process may stop if some applications (such as ® ® Microsoft Outlook or virus-checking programs) are running. Close all running applications to avoid possible data loss. How to Migrate Custom Settings from Previous Versions You can migrate your custom settings and files from previous releases of AutoCAD LT (AutoCAD LT 2000 through AutoCAD LT 2009) to AutoCAD LT... -
Page 10: How To Register And Activate Autocad Lt
Double-click the AutoCAD LT 2009 icon to start AutoCAD LT. Start menu. On the Start menu (Windows), click All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2009 AutoCAD LT 2009. Location where AutoCAD LT is installed. If you have administrative permissions, you can run AutoCAD LT in the location where you installed it. -
Page 11: How To Install And Start The Cad Manager Control Utility
1 Insert the product DVD, or the first CD, into your computer's drive. 2 In the Installation wizard, click Install Tools and Utilities. 3 On the Select the Products to Install page, select Autodesk CAD Manager Tools, click Next. 4 Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. - Page 12 How to start the CAD Manager Control utility 1 On the Start menu (Windows), click All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk CAD Manager Tools CAD Manager Control Utility. 2 Select the product you want to modify. Click OK. 6 | Chapter 1 Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation...
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Page 13: Move To Autocad Lt 2009 From A Previous Or Same Release
Move to AutoCAD LT 2009 from a Previous or Same Release If you have a previous version of AutoCAD LT installed on your system, you can install AutoCAD LT 2009 and keep other versions of the program on the same system. This is called a side-by-side installation. -
Page 14: Migrate Custom Settings
MNL files) or that require you to make a decision about which files to migrate (such as which files in a set of drawing files). Download these migration tools by visiting www.autodesk.com and then performing a search on Migration Tools. - Page 15 The following table lists the files that are migrated with the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box, a description of each file, and file details to help you decide if you want to migrate a file. Files Migrated with the Migrate Custom Settings Dialog Box File Name File Description Details...
- Page 16 MNU file with the same name is present or not. *.cui Contains customizations from a If the CUI file is supplied by Autodesk, version of AutoCAD LT starting the custom changes made to the file with AutoCAD LT 2006.
- Page 17 \Documents and Settings\<user profile>\Application Data\Autodesk\<product version>\<release number>\<language>\Previous Version Custom Files NOTE Other custom settings and files can be migrated using Autodesk migration tools. For more information about migration tools, see Use Migration Tools page 12.
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Page 18: View The Migration Log File
To locate and view the migration log file 1 In Windows Explorer, navigate to the following location: \Documents and Settings\<user profile>\Application Data\Autodesk\<product version>\<release number>\<language>\Migration. 2 Double-click migration.xml to open the file, and view the details of your migration. -
Page 19: Export And Import Custom Settings From The Same Release
The migration tools are as follows: DWG TrueView 2009. You can view, plot, and convert any AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD LT-based drawing file for compatibility with AutoCAD Release 14, AutoCAD 2000, AutoCAD 2004, and AutoCAD 2007 drawing file formats. Export and Import Custom Settings from the Same Release You can export your custom settings between systems running the same release of AutoCAD LT, or export the custom settings and later re-import them on... - Page 20 Most Common File Types Included in the Migration Package File Name File Description *.pmp Calibration and paper size settings that are used with a PC3 file. *.ini Configuration settings for some features. *.shx Information about text characters or shapes used with linetype definitions. *.ctb Settings used to control the appearance of objects when plotting;...
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Page 21: Export Custom Settings
NOTE You must launch AutoCAD LT at least once before you can export custom settings to a migration package. To export custom settings 1 Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2009 Migrate Custom Settings Export AutoCAD LT 2009 Settings. -
Page 22: Import Custom Settings
3 Click Export. 4 In the Export Custom Settings file navigation dialog box, enter a name and specify a location for the migration. Click Open. A new ZIP file is created. 5 In the confirmation message box, click OK. Import Custom Settings By importing a migration package, you can configure AutoCAD LT in the same way as other computers that are running the same release of the product. -
Page 23: Locate Customized Files
(including Publish to Web templates), reside only on your system. If roaming profiles are allowed on your network, your “roamable” files are located in the \Application Data\Autodesk\<Product Version> folder, and your “nonroamable” files are located in the \Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\<Product Version> folder. -
Page 24: Locate Plot Style Files
Options dialog box, on the View tab, click Show Hidden Files and Folders. To locate your plot style files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2009 AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu Options. -
Page 25: Locate The Pmp File
Folder Options. In the Folder Options dialog box, on the View tab, click Show Hidden Files and Folders. To locate your plotter files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2009 AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu Options. -
Page 26: Locate Support Files
Support path files (acadlt.dcl, acadlt.lin, acadlt.pat, acadlt.pgp, acadlt.psf, acadlt.unt, acadltiso.lin, acadltiso.pat, and gdt.shx) To find the default location of the customization files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2009 AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu Options. - Page 27 Customize the User Interface” in the Customization Guide. To find the default location of the custom icon files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2009 AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu Options.
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Page 28: Locate Drawing Template Files
To find the default location of the alternate font file 1 Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2009 AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu Options. 3 In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Text Editor, Dictionary, and Font File Names. - Page 29 3 In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Template Settings. 4 Under Template Settings, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Drawing Template File Location. 5 Under Drawing Template File Location, click the path name to view the location of your drawing template files.
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Page 31: Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products For An Individual User
Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User This section provides instructions for installing and activating your Autodesk product(s) for an individual user on a stand-alone computer. For information about installing network-licensed or multi-seat stand-alone versions of the program, see the Network Administrator's Guide, located on the Documentation tab of the Installation wizard and in the Help system. -
Page 32: System Requirements
You can download Internet Ex- plorer from the Microsoft website: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ Processor 32-bit ® ® ® Intel Pentium 4 processor or AMD Athlon, 2.2 GHz or greater 26 | Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User... - Page 33 Hardware and software requirements Hardware/Software Requirement Notes Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 1.6 GHz or greater 64-bit AMD 64 or Intel EM64T 32-bit 512 MB (Windows XP SP2) 1 GB (Windows Vista) 64-bit 2 GB Graphics card 1024 x 768 VGA with True Color Requires a Windows-supported display adapter.
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Page 34: Install Autocad Lt
Require Design Review on page 35 4 Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this agreement to proceed with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then click Next. - Page 35 2 In the AutoCAD LT Installation wizard, click Install Products. 3 Next, select the product(s) you want to install and click Next. 4 Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this agreement to proceed with the installation.
- Page 36 Product Install Path - Specifies the drive and location where AutoCAD LT will be installed. Create a Desktop Shortcut - Choose whether to display the AutoCAD LT shortcut icon on your desktop. A product icon is displayed on your 30 | Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User...
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Page 37: Register And Activate Autocad Lt
To register the product, start AutoCAD LT and follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE Autodesk does not recommend or support the distribution of an Autodesk product using imaging software. However, if you plan to use this method of distribution, please review the instructions detailed in Distribute the Product Using Imaging Software in the Network Administrator s Guide. -
Page 38: Add Or Remove Features
Or you may no longer need to use all of the features that were installed originally. You can add or remove features by using the Add or Remove Programs dialog box. 32 | Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User... -
Page 39: Reinstall Or Repair Autocad Lt
To add or remove features 1 In the Control Panel (Windows), double-click Add or Remove Programs. 2 In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click AutoCAD LT 2009, and then click Change/Remove. The AutoCAD LT Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance Mode. 3 Click Add or Remove Features. -
Page 40: Uninstall Autocad Lt
1 In the Control Panel (Windows), click Add or Remove Programs. 2 In the Add or Remove Programs window, select AutoCAD LT 2009, and then click Change/Remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 34 | Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User... -
Page 41: Features That Require Design Review
4 On the Uninstall AutoCAD LT 2009 page, click Next to remove AutoCAD LT from the system. 5 When informed that the product has been successfully uninstalled, click Finish. NOTE Even though AutoCAD LT is removed from your system, the software license remains. -
Page 43: Chapter 4 Installation Troubleshooting
Installation Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to installation issues and answers to commonly asked questions that may arise while installing your product(s). General Installation Issues This section outlines common issues and their solutions that may arise while performing a general install of your product(s). How can I check my graphics card driver to see if it needs to be updated? It is recommended that you verify and update your graphics card driver to... -
Page 44: What Is The Text Editor Used For
5 Click the Properties button and open the Driver tab to check driver version and see if newer drivers are available. TIP Many newer graphic cards offer tabbed pages where you can learn more precise information about your specific graphic card. If specific tab pages are present, refer to them instead of the Adapter tab. -
Page 45: Where Are My Product Manuals
Where are my product manuals? All documentation created for Autodesk products are built in two different formats: PDF and CHM. PDF files are made available during installation; click the Documentation link in the installer. CHM files are available after the product is installed; they are accessed in the Help system in the product. -
Page 46: Where Can I Check If Service Packs Are Available For My Software
How do I extract an MSP file? A Microsoft Patch (MSP) file is usually contained in a Service Pack executable that you download from the Autodesk Product Support website. To extract the MSP file from the executable, run the patch program from the Windows command prompt using the /e switch. -
Page 47: Where Can I Learn About Infocenter
Product Support information, including maintenance patch notifications. Subscription Center announcements and subscription program news, as well as links to e-Learning Lessons, if you are an Autodesk subscription member. Notifications of new articles and tips posted on Autodesk websites. -
Page 48: What Are Rss Feeds And How Do They Benefit My Installation
What are RSS feeds and how do they benefit my installation? An RSS feed is a live link you initiate by subscribing to someone s website. Once subscribed, the primary benefit is a constantly updating stream of content that is delivered to your system in the form of summarized articles, forum threads, blog posts, and so on. -
Page 49: What Is The Difference Between A Stand-Alone License And A Network License
What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license? Stand-alone licensed products are registered and activated to an individual workstation. While the software can be installed on multiple systems in your facility, the license only allows one system to be operational. The Portable License Utility can be used if a license needs to be transferred to another system. -
Page 50: Networking Issues
When you choose to activate the software, Internet Explorer makes this process much faster. Once you entered your registration data and submit it to Autodesk, an activation code is returned and you are not prompted again during startup. Networking Issues This section outlines common issues and their solutions with regards to performing a network installation or configuring your network license server(s). -
Page 51: When Specifying User Workstation Settings, I M Given The Option To Specify A Profile.what Are Profiles
The Network log file keeps a record of all workstations that run the deployment. The log lists the user name, workstation name, and the status of the installation. Refer to this file for status information and details about problems that users may have encountered during installation. The Client log file contains detailed installation information for each workstation. -
Page 52: What Is An Administrative Image (Msi) File
When you merge a service pack, the service pack is merged into the administrative image. Once merged, a service pack may not be removed from the administrative image. Multiple service packs may be included in a single administrative image. You can choose to append or merge service packs from the Include Service Packs page when creating a deployment. -
Page 53: When Adding Or Removing Features, How Can I Tell What Features Get Installed By Default
When adding or removing features, how can I tell what features get installed by default? To quickly see what gets installed during a typical, default installation, click the Restore Defaults button on the Add/Remove Features page. Dictionaries Contains multilanguage dictionaries. Fonts Contains program fonts. -
Page 54: When Should I Reinstall The Product Instead Of A Repair
When should I reinstall the product instead of a repair? You should reinstall your product if you accidentally delete or alter files that are required by the program. Missing or altered files adversely affect the performance of your product and cause error messages when you try to execute a command or find a file. -
Page 55: Index
12, 18 AutoCAD 7, 39 hidden files product manuals migration log files versions of downloading Autodesk Design Review migration tools features requiring drawing templates locating files DWG TrueView migration tool DWT files browsers locating bundled products... - Page 56 font mapping files legacy menu files licenses issues hard disks LIN files (linetype library) 8, 20 system requirements linetypes hardware 1, 26 migrating to new releases installation requirements 1, 26 log files hatches migration log files migrating patterns to new releases 8 Help locating Help files hidden files...
- Page 57 OpenGL driver serial numbers operating systems stand-alone installation system requirements service packs side-by-side installation software deployments software installation requirements stand-alone installations 1, 28, 31 PAT files 8, 20 process PC3 files (plotter configuration) program registration and migrating activation permission requirements Quick Start stand-alone installation starting...
- Page 58 Windows operating systems system requirements web browsers 52 | Index...