Page 1 AutoCAD Design Suite 2013 Installation Guide...
Page 2 Trademarks The following are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and other countries: 123D, 3ds Max, Algor, Alias, Alias (swirl design/logo), AliasStudio, ATC, AUGI, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Learning Assistance, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Why do I need to activate a product after installation? ..7 Can I install Autodesk products from a website? ..7 How does a trial license work in a product suite or bundle? .
Page 4 ......13 Installation Information Specific to Autodesk 3ds Max ..13 Autodesk Alias Installation .
Page 5 Glossary ........69 Chapter 4 Licensing Guide .
Page 7: Installation Overview And Faq
Installation Overview and FAQ Installation Overview The following diagram shows the major parts of the installation process: Further details are provided in the following sections. Prepare for Installation Before starting to install, check the following details: Confirm that your computer meets the minimum system requirements. If in doubt, click System Requirements at the bottom of the installer screen.
Page 8: Select Install Type
Network Administrator's Guide. Install Tools & Utilities is used to install tools and utilities related to your suite or product. If you have a network license for your Autodesk product, you will need to use this option to install the Network License Manager before any users can run the product.
Page 9: Change Product Language
Product Information page. About Language Packs A language pack is a software module that can be added to an Autodesk product to change the language used throughout the user interface and the documentation. A single instance of the product software can support multiple languages by adding language packs.
Page 10: Specify License
Licensing Guide for your product. License Types You can install most Autodesk products for a trial period of 30 days to evaluate the product. If you purchase a license, it is configured as either stand-alone or network, and for a specific number of users. These license types are briefly described as follows: A stand-alone license is intended for use by one person.
Page 11: Configure And Install
Activate Products When you run an Autodesk product for the first time, you will be asked to activate the product. If it is connected to the Internet, your computer can communicate directly with Autodesk to complete the activation process.
Page 12: Create Deployment
Autodesk over the Web or by email. For more information on activation, go to Autodesk Licensing and select the FAQ link. Create Deployment Administrative Image This is a customized set of installation files created by the deployment process.
Page 13: What If I Have Lost My Serial Number Or Product Key
How does a trial license work in a product suite or bundle? A single trial period, usually 30 days, applies to all Autodesk products in the suite or bundle. When the first product is started, the trial period begins for all products.
Page 14: How Do I Switch My License From Stand-Alone To Network Or Network To Stand-Alone
If you want to change the license type for an installed product, contact your Autodesk reseller or license supplier to obtain the new license and serial number. Then uninstall your product and run a new install to change the license type and enter the new serial number.
Page 15: Product Configuration
Model Documentation: Interface for Autodesk Inventor Server, a programming component that allows you to open and query the geometry and feature information of an Autodesk Inventor part file or other imported models and to create the corresponding data within AutoCAD or AutoCAD Mechanical.
Page 16: Faq: How Can I Migrate My Custom Settings And Files From Previous Releases
Autodesk Content Explorer: Interface for quick browsing of DWG files on local and network drives and on Autodesk Seek. Note: In order to search network folders, the Autodesk Content Service utility must also be installed from the Tools & Utilities component of the Installer.
Page 17: Faq: What Are Support Content Folders
FAQ: What are support content folders? Under Support Content, you can specify where your support content will be installed. You choose between four destination options for support content. Local user profile folders: Default. Program install folder: Content installed to your application installation folder on individual user station.
Page 18: Faq: What Are The Services Of The Communication Center
If a product patch is available, notification of its availability is received on the program's status bar; the patch can be either downloaded directly from an Autodesk server or modified before being copied to workstations. The default setting is to enable live updates.
Page 19: 3Ds Max Design Faq
/ Autodesk 3ds Max Design install process (in contrast with other Autodesk products). In this chapter, learn about the process for switching to the local version of the help and the sub-components and tools and utilities that ship with 3ds Max (also includes 3ds Max Design unless otherwise noted).
Page 20 Sub-Components Installed with 3ds Max The sub-components installed with Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 include 3ds Max Composite 2013, the various Autodesk Material Libraries, and Autodesk Backburner 2013. The only optional sub-component is 3ds Max Composite. 3ds Max Composite 2013 When installing 3ds Max, 3ds Max Composite installs by default. 3ds Max...
Page 21 Smoke . Backburner is a required install and is installed by default when you install Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 / Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2013. You must uninstall older versions of Backburner before installing Backburner 2013. Backburner 2013 is backward compatible, but settings do not migrate from earlier versions.
Page 22 Help menu in the Backburner Manager. Backburner for Managing and Monitoring Only You can install Autodesk Backburner on a machine without 3ds Max or 3ds Max Design. However, such an installation of Autodesk Backburner cannot be used for rendering. You can use this machine only to manage or monitor jobs.
Page 23 Convert 3D civil-engineer- See the Civil View menu in ing data into 3D visualiza- 3ds Max Design for Help tions. Autodesk Civil View is and Tutorial information. integrated into Autodesk NOTE The first time you ac- 3ds Max Design and is ac-...
Page 24 Tool or Utility: Description: Website: tions. These features help you animate cameras and vehicles more quickly and realistically. Okino Plug-ins (Demo) A demo version of PolyTrans www.okino.com/ and NuGraf, from Okino Computer Graphics, lets Okino PolyTrans and Nu- you evaluate dozens of Graf Demos CAD, DCC, and VisSim data converters directly within...
Page 25 4 On the Shortcut tab of the Properties dialog, add -yc to the end of the path in the Target field so the path now reads: "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2013\3dsmax.exe"-yc. 5 Click OK to save the changes and restart 3ds Max or 3ds Max Design by double-clicking on the application shortcut.
Page 26: Autodesk Alias Installation
Switch from Online (Default) to Local Help By default, Mudbox calls an Autodesk web server to display the Mudbox Help. You must have Internet access to view the Help. This ensures you have the most up-to-date version of the Help and allows Autodesk to make updates to the Help between software releases.
Page 27: Additional Mudbox Resources
Prepare to install the Mudbox Help Before you install the Mudbox Help, ensure that you do the following: Install Mudbox Download the Autodesk Mudbox English Documentation executable file for your version and platform from www.autodesk.com/mudbox-helpdownload- enu. This file installs Mudbox Help for 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
Page 28: Autodesk Mudbox Licensing
Install Showcase Professional NOTE Showcase Professional is not included in any Autodesk suite offering. The process to install and use a Showcase Professional license varies depending on your circumstance, as described here. You may need to first install Showcase using a standard (that is, not Professional) license.
Page 29 If you have a Showcase license that came with the Showcase DVD, and you have a license server that hosts Professional licenses: 1 Run the Showcase installation DVD and enter the standard Showcase product key when prompted. 2 Run the Showcase Professional Licensing Utility and enter the Showcase Professional network product key when prompted.
Page 30 Switch from Online (Default) to Local Help By default Autodesk Showcase Help is internet-based. If you do not have a dedicated internet connection, you can install the help to your local hard disk. Do this in one of two ways.
Page 31 To uninstall the local copy of Showcase help: In Windows Control Panel, open Uninstall / Add or Remove Programs. Select "Autodesk Showcase 2013 Language Documentation" and click Uninstall / Remove. The next time you start Showcase, the internet-based help will be used.
Page 32: Sketchbook Designer Faq
-help SketchBook Designer FAQ System requirements for Windows Autodesk certifies certain system configurations as meeting the requirements to work with SketchBook Designer software. Check that your system meets the following minimum requirements. You can examine your system capabilities using system diagnostic tools. Select Start >...
Page 33 A DVD-ROM drive on this machine or a shared DVD drive accessed via a networked mapped drive An input device for drawing and sketching. Intuos 3 or higher tablet or ® Wacom Cintiq active tablet highly recommended, using a tablet driver of 6.1.6-7 or higher.
Page 34 NOTE The installer will automatically detect whether your system is 32 or 64-bit, and will install the appropriate version of the software. The 32-bit software version cannot be installed on a 64-bit OS. If you cannot install the 64-bit version of SketchBook Designer on a machine running 64-bit Vista, Windows 7, or XP, try the following: Update your video card driver to the latest 64-bit version, via Intel or another...
Page 35: System Requirements For Mac Os X
This is called VRAM on some computers. System requirements for Mac OS X Autodesk certifies certain system configurations as meeting the requirements to work with SketchBook Designer software. Check that your system meets the following minimum requirements.
Page 36: Administrative Permission Requirements
The serial number and product key are located on the outside of the product packaging, or in the Autodesk Upgrade and Licensing Information email. Make sure to have these available before you install the program so that you don't have to stop in the middle of the installation.
Page 37: Locating Your Serial Number And Product Key
Help button (the question mark). Then click About SketchBook Designer. NOTE If you have lost your serial number or product key, contact the Autodesk Business Center (ABC) at 800-538-6401 for assistance. Locating Your Serial Number and Product Key...
Page 38: Installing And Running The Product
InfoCenter toolbar, click the drop-down arrow next to the Help button (the question mark). Then, click About. NOTE If you have lost your serial number or product key, contact the Autodesk Business Center (ABC) at 800-538-6401 for assistance. Installing and Running the Product To use the product, you must install the product, register and activate it, and then launch it.
Page 39: Installing Sketchbook Designer For Mac Os X
3 The Autodesk SketchBook Designer 2013 installer will launch. When each screen is complete, clickContinue to advance to the next screen. 4 The Autodesk Software License Agreement appears.
Page 40 5 ClickAgree and thenContinue to continue with the SketchBook Designer software installation. 6 Select the Installation Destination volume. NOTE Only volumes with enough available disk space will be available, and removable or network drives will not be shown. ClickContinue to proceed to the next screen. 7 You are prompted to enter your serial number and product key.
Page 41 Enter your license information for the SketchBook Designer software and click Continue. 8 You will be prompted for your login name and password (for OS X) to start the installation. NOTE If you are not an administrator on the computer, you may not be able to successfully install the product.
Page 42: Register And Activate Sketchbook Designer
The fastest and most reliable way to register and activate your product is by using the Internet. Simply enter your registration information and send it to Autodesk over the Internet. Once you submit your information, registration and activation occur quickly.
Page 43 SketchBook Designer in one of the following ways: Email Create an email message with your registration information and send it to Autodesk. Fax or Post/Mail Enter your registration information, and fax or mail the information to Autodesk.
Page 45: Chapter 3 Network Administration Guide
Network Administration and Deployment About Deployments A deployment provides an efficient way to install one or more Autodesk products with a standard configuration on multiple computers. The files required for the installation process are stored on the network, in an administrative image, in a folder to which all users have shared access.
Page 46: Planning A Deployment
To distribute a specific language version to multiple instances of an Autodesk product, you can use the installer included with each language pack to create a language pack deployment. If you need to deploy language packs for multiple languages or multiple products, you can create a batch file to install a series of language packs on each computer.
Page 47 Locate your product serial number and product key. These are located on the outside of the product packaging, or in an email message if you downloaded your product or upgrade from Autodesk. Identify a network location for deployments, and create a shared folder to contain deployments.
Page 48: Determine The Installation Type
Target Platform Specify either a 32-bit or 64-bit platform, depending on the operating system of the computers that will use the deployment. For some Autodesk products, you can install a 32-bit version on a 64-bit operating system. For more information, consult product-specific documentation.
Page 49: Determine The License Server Model
Determine the License Server Model If you choose the Network License option, you need to know which license server model will be used to distribute the product licenses. This was specified as one of the following when the license was purchased: Single license server model.
Page 50: Include Service Packs
Include Service Packs Most products provide the option to include service packs in a deployment. You can download a service pack from autodesk.com, or use a service pack stored on a local hard drive or network location. In either case, the service pack will be applied only after the installation of the main product is completed.
Page 51: Create A Network Share
Create a Network Share After you have fully prepared for creating a deployment, you are ready to set up and distribute Autodesk products from a shared network location. A network share is an installation folder to which all users' computers have access. You...
Page 52: Creating A Deployment
install the program. Any subfolders inside a network shared folder are automatically shared. If you select the option to create a network log file, then during installation, the user's computer writes an entry to the log file in the network share. Therefore, this option requires that users have read-write access to the network share.
Page 53 Otherwise, log data for user installations cannot be written to the log file. 6 Review and accept the Autodesk software license agreement. 7 On the Product Information page, select your license type, and enter your serial number and product key. If this data is valid, green check marks appear.
Page 54: Modify A Deployment
10 If you need to configure settings for a product, click the product name to open the configuration panel where you can review and change settings. IMPORTANT The configuration settings you choose apply to every instance of the product installed from the deployment. After the deployment is created, these settings can be changed only by modifying the deployment.
Page 55: Alternative Distribution Methods
Alternative Distribution Methods Overview of Distribution Methods In addition to standard deployments, you can use the following alternative methods of distributing Autodesk programs on Windows platforms: Scripting. See Use Batch Files to Deploy the Program (page 49).
Page 56: Sample Installation Batch Files
An installation script points to the location of the product's setup.exe file. You must point to the setup.exe file on your installation media or network location. In order for your Autodesk product to run properly, you must have Administrator permissions on the computer where the program is being installed.
Page 57 ADLM_PRODKEY=<ProdKey> ADLM_EULA_COUNTRY=<eula_lang> InstallLevel=5 Example: C:\setup.exe /t /qb /language en-us /c ACAD: INSTALLDIR="%programFiles%\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2013" ACADSERIALPREFIX=123 ACADSERIALNUMBER=12345678 ADLM_PRODKEY=001E1 ADLM_EULA_COUNTRY=US InstallLevel=5 Single Network License <mediaDriveLetter>\setup.exe /t /qb /language <lang> /c ACAD: INSTALLDIR="%programFiles%\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2013" ACADSERIALPREFIX=<SerialPrefix>ACADSERIALNUMBER=<SerialPostFix> ADLM_PRODKEY=<ProdKey> ADLM_EULA_COUNTRY=<eula_lang> InstallLevel=5 ACADSTANDALONENETWORKTYPE="3" ACADLICENSESERVERTYPE="Single Server License" ACADLICENSETYPE="Network License"...
Page 58 <server1> thru <serverN> are valid network license servers. Redundant Network License <mediaDriveLetter>\setup.exe /t /qb /language <lang> /c ACAD: INSTALLDIR="%programFiles%\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2013" ACADSERIALPREFIX=<SerialPrefix>ACADSERIALNUMBER=<SerialPostFix> ADLM_PRODKEY=<ProdKey> ADLM_EULA_COUNTRY=<eula_lang> InstallLevel=5 ACADSTANDALONENETWORKTYPE="3" ACADLICENSESERVERTYPE="Redundant Server License" ACADLICENSETYPE="Network License" ACADSERVERPATH="<server1> 000000000000 27005;<server2> 000000000000 27005;<server3> 000000000000 27005;" Notes <server1> thru <server3> are valid network license servers with redundant licenses.
Page 59: Use Group Policies To Run A Deployment
NOTE Autodesk products are designed to be installed on a computer so that any user who logs on to the computer can run the software. If you assign a deployment to a specific user rather than a computer, you may encounter problems when a second specified user tries to install or uninstall a copy of the program.
Page 60 3 Verify the installation. Confirm that the program has been correctly installed. See Verify a Group Policy Deployment (page 57). Use Group Policies to Assign a Deployment to Com- puters Perform the following procedures from a Windows XP computer or a Windows 2000 or 2003 server that has Group Policy Management Console installed, and has access to the Active Directory server.
Page 61 7 In the Deploy Software dialog box, select Advanced and click OK. 8 In the Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, click Add. 9 In the Open dialog box, select the Transform Package file called acad-<deployment name>.mst). Click Open. 10 In the Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, click Add. 11 In the Open dialog box, navigate to <deployment location>\Tools and select the Transform Package file called gpo.mst.
Page 62 7 In the Open dialog box, navigate to <deployment location>\Tools and select the Transform Package file called gpo.mst. 8 Click OK to complete the package. To add the product-specific package 1 In the Group Policy Object Editor dialog box, under Software Settings, right-click Software Installation for the same object, and then click New Package.
Page 63: Use Microsoft Sccm To Deploy Products
SMS_SCCM_ReadMe.docx and <deployment name>_SCCM.txt. NOTE Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 must be installed on each target computer before using SCCM to distribute Autodesk products. To deploy Autodesk products with SCCM 1 Identify or create a collection of target computers to receive the software package.
Page 64: Set Up A Source Directory For Sccm
NOTE Distribution of DirectX 9.0C to Windows XP by SCCM is not supported. For an Autodesk product to run properly, you must manually install DirectX 9.0C from the product media (<media>\3rdParty\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe). This version of DirectX 9.0C is customized for use with Autodesk products.
Page 65 To create a software installation package using SCCM 1 Click Start menu All Programs Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 ConfigMgr Console. 2 In the Configuration Manager Console window, expand Software Distribution. 3 Right-click Packages Distribute Software. 4 In the Distribute Software wizard, click Next. 5 In the Package dialog box, select Create a New Package and Program without a Definition File.
Page 66 12 In the After Running drop-down list, select an action to take after the program has been installed. Your choices are No Action Required Program Restarts Computer ConfigMgr Restarts Computer ConfigMgr Logs User Off NOTE Some products require a system restart after installation. Click Next.
Page 67: Distribute Products Using Imaging Software
Consult your imaging software for more details on including the boot sector as part of the master image. Master images should not be created if you have previously run Autodesk products on the master computer. Cleaning the system may be necessary. For...
Page 68: Distribute Network Licensed Products
machine, and then register and activate it. Users have a trial period to register and activate the product on their machines. 4 Apply the master image to the target computers. Distribute Network Licensed Products You can use a master image to distribute network licensed products. To distribute a network licensed product to multiple computers using a master image 1 Create a network deployment for a network licensed product.
Page 69: Installation Questions
Clean a Master System and Restore the Operating System If you have already run your Autodesk product on the master computer, the master computer should be properly cleaned before creating a master image. To clean a master computer and restore the operating system 1 Clean the hard drive, including the boot sector.
Page 70: Licensing Questions
A software utility known as the Network License Manager (NLM) issues licenses to users, up to the number of licenses purchased. At this point, no more computers can run the Autodesk product until a license is returned to the NLM.
Page 71: Deployment And Networking Questions
SAMreport-Lite can help you better manage your software licenses. For more information, click SAMreport-Lite. Deployment and Networking Questions Where should deployments be located? It is recommended that you create a network share folder named Deployments on the desktop of the system where you want to store deployments. You can then add subfolders named to reflect the products deployed.
Page 72: How Do I Extract An Msp File
To find out if a patch or Service Pack is available, visit the Support page for your product at http://autodesk.com/servicesandsupport. How do I extract an MSP file? This topic applies only to Windows platforms. A Microsoft Patch (MSP) file is usually contained in a Service Pack executable that you download from the Support website for your product.
Page 73: Uninstall And Maintenance Questions
run the patch program from the Windows command prompt using the /e switch. The syntax is as follows: <local_drive:>\<patch_name>.exe /e <local_drive:>\<patch_name>.msp Pay particular attention to the location where the files are extracted. For details about using the patch file, review the Readme file for the patch. How should I configure a network license server for a firewall? If you have a firewall between the license server(s) and the client computers,...
Page 74: Do I Need The Original Media To Reinstall My Product
How do I install tools and utilities after installing my product? Run the installer again from the original media, and click Install Tools & Utilities on the first screen. The installer guides you through the process of selection, configuration and installation of tools and utilities. When should I reinstall the product instead of repairing Reinstall your product if you accidentally delete or alter files that are required by the program.
Page 75: Glossary
Languages are not distributed in this way for all Autodesk products. language pack A set of installed files, used by some Autodesk products, that enable the user to work in the application in the language specified by the language pack.
Page 77: Licensing Guide
A network license supports a specific maximum number of users who are connected to a network. A software utility known as the Network License Manager (NLM) issues a license to each user who starts an Autodesk product, up to the number of licenses purchased. When a user closes all Autodesk products, typically the license is returned to the NLM, and is available to other users.
Page 78: Activation
Activation Activation is the process of verifying the serial number and product key of an Autodesk product, and licensing it to run on a specific computer. If a license administrator registers products with Autodesk before they are used, then activation occurs automatically as users start the products.
Page 79: Registration
For a product suite, the trial period countdown begins when the first product is started, and it applies to all Autodesk products in the suite. You can activate your license at any time before or after the trial period expires.
Page 80: Multi-Seat Stand-Alone License
Multi-Seat Stand-Alone License A multi-seat stand-alone license allows you to use a single serial number and product key to run one or more Autodesk products on a specified number of computers. As with a single stand-alone license, products activate automatically...
Page 81: Update Your Serial Number
Save License Information as a Text File You can view detailed information about your Autodesk product and your product license (such as the serial number, license usage type and behavior), and then save this information as a text file for future reference.
Page 82: Transfer Your Stand-Alone License
Tools & Utilities tab of the installer. For others, you select the License Transfer Utility on the product configuration panel of the installer. IMPORTANT To transfer a license, the Autodesk product must be installed on both computers. In addition, you need an Internet connection, and an Autodesk...
Page 83 IMPORTANT If you are using Autodesk products on Mac OS X or Linux platforms, see your product appendix for more information on how to install and start the License Transfer Utility. After the utility is started, the procedures for exporting and importing licenses are the same on all platforms.
Page 84 The Export the License dialog box displays the Autodesk product name and serial number. 2 Click Sign In. 3 On the Log In page, enter your Autodesk user ID and password and click Log In. 4 On the License Export page, confirm the export information.
Page 85: Troubleshoot A Stand-Alone License Error
Update. 2 In the Import the License dialog box, click Sign In. 3 On the Log In page, enter your Autodesk user ID and password and click Log In. 4 On the License Import Confirmation page, click Finish.
Page 86 NOTE The following procedure is for the Windows operating system. If you are running Autodesk products on Mac OS X or Linux platforms, see your product appendix for more information. To prevent a license error when you reinstall an operating system NOTE If using Norton Ghost or another image utility, do not include the Master Boot Record.
Page 87: Network Licensing
For a stand-alone license, you need to export the license before re-imaging the computer. You can use the License Transfer Utility to export the license to the Autodesk server. After the re-imaging, import the license to the correct computer. Network Licensing...
Page 88: Distributed License Server Model
Of the three license server models, this configuration requires the least amount of maintenance. Disadvantage of the Single License Server Model If the single license server fails, the Autodesk product cannot run until the server is back online. Distributed License Server Model In the distributed license server model, licenses are distributed across more than one server.
Page 89: Redundant License Server Model
If one of the three servers is replaced, the complete redundant server pool must be rebuilt. If your Autodesk product supports license borrowing, and licenses are borrowed from a redundant license server pool, you must restart the license server after you stop the Network License Manager.
Page 90 Hardware and software requirements for the network license server Hardware/Software Requirement Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Enterprise Windows Vista 32-bit SP2 or later Windows Vista 64-bit SP2 or later Windows Vista Home Premium and Basic (32-bit) Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Enterprise...
Page 91 Hardware and software requirements for the network license server Hardware/Software Requirement Communication protocol TCP/IP NOTE The Network License Manager uses TCP packet types. FLEXnet 11.10.0.0 Virtual Machine Support Hardware Virtualizer Virtual OS Intel PC 64 Windows 2008 or Windows 2003 Windows Vista 32- or 64-bit, Windows ®...
Page 92 Linux hardware and software requirements for the network license server Hardware/Software Requirement NOTE The Network License Manager supports multiple network interface cards, but at least one must be an Ethernet card. Communication protocol TCP/IP NOTE The Network License Manager uses TCP packet types FLEXnet 11.10.0.0 Mac OS X System Requirements for the Network Li-...
Page 93: Understanding Your Network License
Understanding Your Network License How Your License Works When you start an Autodesk product, it requests a license from the license server through the TCP/IP network . If the number of available licenses has not been exceeded, the Network License Manager assigns a license to the computer, and the number of available licenses on the license server is reduced by one.
Page 94 VENDOR Vendor Daemon Name of the server-side Autodesk adskflex.exe vendor daemon Port Number Network port number reserved and port=2080 assigned for use only by Autodesk products running the Autodesk vendor daemon PACKAGE Name Name of feature code group SERIES_1 Version Internal version number reference 1.000...
Page 95 Definitions of license file parameters Line Parameter Definition Example OPTIONS OPTIONS=SUITE SUPERSEDE Replacement for any existing Incre- SUPERSEDE ment line of the same feature code from any license files on the same li- cense server that have a date earlier than the defined Issue Date SIGN Encrypted signature used to authen-...
Page 96 License File Examples The Autodesk network license file contents reflect the license server configuration and the licensed products, as shown in the examples provided. Example of a License File Not Specific to a Product...
Page 97 Example of a License File for a Single or Distributed Server Here is an example of a completed license file for a single or distributed license server model: SERVER XXHP0528 0019bbd68993USE_SERVER VENDOR adskflex port=2080 INCREMENT 57600ACD_2009_0F adskflex 1.000 permanent 5 \ VENDOR_STRING=commercial:permanent BORROW=4320 SUPERSEDE DUP_GROUP=UH ISSUED=09-Jan-2008 SN=123-12345678 SIGN="1393 E368 816E D417 C1CD 7DBD 7B90 1354 D6F0 48FE EBB8 9C84 C3AF...
Page 98 27005) for each server. Example of a License File for Combined Autodesk Product Versions You can combine a license file for different releases of the same Autodesk product or for different Autodesk products, and run all products from one license server.
Page 99 599A" Package License File Types and Examples Autodesk offers a package license file option, which allows the use of a suite of products that are packaged and sold together. The package license file contains a set number of licenses for four different versions of your software.
Page 100 Example of a Package License File for a Single or Dis- tributed Server Here is an example of a completed package license file for a single or distributed license server model: SERVER Server1 1a34567c90d2USE_SERVER VENDOR adskflex port=2080 PACKAGE SERIES_1 adskflex 1.000 COMPONENTS="54700REVIT_2009_0F \ 54600ACD_2009_0F 51300INVBUN_11_0F"...
Page 101 Example of a Package License File for a Redundant Server Here is an example of a completed package license file for a redundant license server model: SERVER 1a34567c90d2 27005SERVER 2a34567c90d2 27005SERVER 3a34567c90d2 27005USE_SERVERVENDOR adskflex port=2080PACKAGE 64300ACD_F adskflex 1.000 COMPONENTS="57600ACD_2009_0F \ 54600ACD_2008_0F 51200ACD_2007_0F 48800ACD_2006_0F"...
Page 102 Example of a Package License File for Combined Autodesk Product Versions Here is an example of a completed package license file for combined Autodesk product versions: SERVER servername 123456789111USE_SERVER VENDOR adskflex port=2080 PACKAGE 64300ACD_F adskflex 1.000 COMPONENTS="57600ACD_2009_0F \ 54600ACD_2008_0F 51200ACD_2007_0F 48800ACD_2006_0F" \ OPTIONS=SUITE SUPERSEDE ISSUED=25-Jun-2008 SIGN="03EF DE18...
Page 103 If the product stops working because it has lost a connection to the server, you must shut down the product, and then restart it. Most Autodesk products give you the opportunity to save open documents before shutting down. If the problem causing the original loss of the heartbeat signal is resolved and licenses are available on the server, you can restart your Autodesk product.
Page 104: Running The Network License Manager
Install the Network License Manager For Windows, install the Network License Manager from the Install Tools & Utilities panel of the Autodesk installer. If your product is available on Mac OS X and Linux, see your product appendix to this guide.
Page 105 You should be logged in with Administrator rights when working with the LMTOOLS utility. 1 Click Start All Programs Autodesk Network License Manager LMTOOLS Utility. 2 In the LMTOOLS utility, click the Systems Settings tab. 3 Locate the Computer/Hostname box. Copy the host name and paste the information into a text editor.
Page 106: Configure A License Server
5 Close the Terminal Window. Configure a License Server You configure a license server to manage your Autodesk product licenses. IMPORTANT If you have a firewall between the license server(s) and the client computers, you need to open some TCP/IP ports on the server for license-related communication.
Page 107 Files\Autodesk\Autodesk Network License Manager folder. 6 In the Path to the License File box, locate or enter the path. This is the path to the license file obtained through autodesk.com or the location where you placed the license file if you obtained it offline.
Page 108 11 Click the Start/Stop/Reread tab and do one of the following: If a service has not yet been defined for Autodesk, click Start Server to start the license server. If a service for Autodesk is already defined and running, click ReRead License File to refresh the Network License Manager with any changes made to the license file or options file.
Page 109 #!/bin/sh ./etc/rc.common StartService() { ConsoleMessage “Starting Autodesk Network License Manager” /Users/<user id>/NLM/lmgrd -c\ /Users/<user id>/NLM/productlicense.lic -l\ /Users/<user id>/NLM/debug.log StopService() { ConsoleMessage “Stopping Autodesk Network License Manager” /Users/<user id>/NLM/lmutil lmdown -q -all -force RestartService() { ConsoleMessage “Restarting Autodesk Network License Manager”...
Page 110 You have installed the Autodesk Network License Manager which contains the following files: lmgrd, adskflex, and lmutil. You have received the network license file from Autodesk that contains the product licenses; for example, productlicense.lic. 1 Extract the FLEXnet IPv4 server files into the following directory: /opt/flexnetserver.
Page 111 4 Go to the directory /etc/. 5 Locate the rc.local file. 6 Edit the rc.local file and start lmgrd by entering the following commands in the terminal window: NOTE Replace acad.lic with your license file name. /bin/su <user id> -c ‘echo starting lmgrd>\ /home/<user id>/flexnetserver/boot.log’...
Page 112: Using Other Features Of Network Licensing
Using Other Features of Network Licensing License Borrowing If you are using a network-licensed version of your Autodesk product and your network administrator supports the license borrowing feature, you can borrow a product license from your network license server to use the Autodesk product for a specified time when your computer is not connected to the network.
Page 113 When the borrowing period expires, the borrowed license is automatically returned to the license server. When your computer is reconnected to the network, you can run your Autodesk product from the network or borrow a license again. Interaction with Other License-Borrowing Tools Using the license-borrowing feature in your Autodesk product is the recommended way to borrow a license.
Page 114 BORROWLICENSE Command Use this command to borrow a product license from the network license server so that you can run the Autodesk product disconnected from the network. Access to the command varies by product, and includes one or more of the following options.
Page 115 Tools menu: License Borrowing Borrow License Help menu: About Product Information or Product License Information Borrow License Command line: borrowlicense The Borrow a License window is displayed, presenting the following options: Calendar Sets the date when you plan to return a borrowed license. The return date must be within the range specified by your network administrator.
Page 116: Flexnet Configuration Tools
Expiration Date. RETURNLICENSE Command Use this command to return a borrowed Autodesk product license earlier than the return date specified when you borrowed the license. Access to the command varies by product, and includes one or more of the following options.
Page 117 Stop and Restart the License Server Before you can perform any system maintenance on your license server (including uninstalling the Autodesk License Manager) you must stop the license server. When you have completed maintenance, you can restart the license server.
Page 118 You should be logged in with Administrator rights when working with the LMTOOLS utility. 1 Click Start All Programs Autodesk Network License Manager LMTOOLS Utility. 2 In the LMTOOLS utility, click the Service/License File tab. 3 Select the Configure Using Services option.
Page 119 11.10.0.0 or later. If you are currently using an earlier version of FLEXnet, you need to update. NOTE If the server where you plan to install the Autodesk Network License Manager has FLEXnet installed for another product, make sure that the version of lmgrd.exe (Windows) or lmgrd (Mac or Linux) is the most current version.
Page 120 3 Enter the location of the file, or click the Browse button to locate the file and click Open. The default file location is as follows: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Autodesk Network License Manager\lmutil.exe 4 Click Find Version. The version number of the file you selected is displayed. If necessary, use the following procedure to update your version of FLEXnet.
Page 121 NOTE Version 11.9.0.0 of the FLEXnet license manager that ships with Autodesk products is backwards compatible, and will administer licenses for products from versions 2002 through 2012. Please note that Autodesk products older than version 2005 are no longer supported.
Page 122 FLEXnet files, for example, /Users/<userid>/adsknlm. The logged in user ID should be in the sudoers list to execute some of the following commands. 1 Back up your license files. 2 Stop the Autodesk Network License Manager service by entering the following in Terminal: sudo ./lmutil lmdown -q -force...
Page 123 /home/<user id>/adsknlm. 5 Start the Autodesk Network License Manager service by entering the following string in Terminal. NOTE In the string, replace acad.lic and debug.log with your license file name and log file name.
Page 124 NOTE Make sure you save the file with the extension .opt. The default extension .txt is not recognized by the Network License Manager. 2 launch a Terminal window, navigate to the Autodesk Network License Manager folder, and enter the following string: ./lmutil lmreread -c @hostname-all...
Page 125 Windows Procedure To create a report log 1 In a text editor, open the options file, adskflex.opt. 2 In the options file, enter the following syntax on its own line (REPORTLOG must be uppercase): REPORTLOG [+]report_log_path For example, the syntax REPORTLOG +"c:\My Documents\report.rl" means that a report log named report.rl is located in the folder c:\My Documents.
Page 126 For example, define the maximum number of licenses that can be borrowed from your network at any one time. In addition, define which users can borrow an Autodesk product license. Licenses are assigned to users, not computers.
Page 127 You can use the TIMEOUT parameter to set individual license timeouts for each Autodesk product on your computer, or use the TIMEOUTALL parameter to set one license timeout for all Autodesk products on your computer. To set license timeout parameters...
Page 128: Frequently Asked Questions About Network Licensing
TIMEOUT Autodesk_f1 7200 product Autodesk_f1, the license timeout period is 7200 seconds, or two hours. For all Autodesk products: In the options file, enter the following syntax on its own line (TIMEOUTALL must be uppercase): TIMEOUTALL n In the TIMEOUTALL syntax, “n” is the number of seconds before an inactive license is reclaimed by the license server.
Page 129: Glossary
At this point, no more computers can run the Autodesk product until a license is returned to the NLM. What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software? Network licensing provides ease of license management for large drafting/design facilities, classrooms, and other environments that need to support many users.
Page 130 This daemon keeps track of the Autodesk licenses that are checked out and the computers that are using the licenses. borrowed license A type of network license that allows you to use an Autodesk product for a limited period of time disconnected from the network, without having to buy a separate license.
Page 131 See also lmtools or lmtools.exe master daemon Seelmgrd or lmgrd.exe. network license installation A type of Autodesk product installation that requires the Network License Manager installed on one or more network servers to manage the distribution of product licenses to users.
Page 132 report log file A file used with FLEXnet to provide information about network license usage. The options file sets parameters for the report log. vendor daemon See adskflex or adskflex.exe. 126 | Chapter 4 Licensing Guide...
Page 133: Index
6, 65 client computers shortcut assigning deployments administrator permission requirements restoring master systems stand-alone installation verifying deployments adskflex (Autodesk vendor daemon) combined product versions Adskflex option license file example advertising deployments package license file example Alias Commercial licenses Mac system requirements...
Page 134 default search paths updating deployment deployments assigning 53, 54 batch files glossary 69, 123 checklist graphics cards create certified customized option settings (Windows) directory locations group policies distributing 53, 61 verifying deployments group policies group policy object (GPO) imaging software issues methods modifying...
Page 135 serial numbers 30, 31 license files service packs examples software deployments package license examples starting (Mac) package license overview tools and utilities understanding types of license information, display verifying deployments license manager daemon installation log license server installation path, changing Windows installation process diagram license server models...
Page 136 Network License Manager migrate custom settings on re-imaged computers MSP files 44, 66 registration Mudbox Help returning Local install single-user multi-seat stand-alone installations stand-alone 71, 73 multi-seat stand-alone licenses 71, 74 timeout 117, 121 transferring 76, 78, 79 types limits on number of licenses network installations Linux batch files...
Page 137 operating systems, restoring running batch files operating systems,reinstalling options file creating license borrowing setup SAMreport-Lite license timeout setup SATA RAID environments report log setup SCCM (System Center Configuration options file (FLEXnet tools) Manager) SCCM packages serial number 1, 7 serial numbers package license files stand-alone installation 30, 31...
Page 138 sub-components Trial licenses 3ds Max trial mode suite True Color support content folders typical settings system configuration how to determine (Mac) how to determine (Windows) system date and time uninstall product 8, 68 system requirements uninstalling Network License Manager on system requirements, Network License Windows Manager...

This manual is also suitable for:

Autocad design suite 2013

Autodesk Design Suite 3D - Planix Home Design Suite 3D Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Installation Overview and FAQ

Chapter 2 Product Configuration

Chapter 3 Network Administration Guide

Chapter 4 Licensing Guide

Index

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Autodesk Design Suite 3D - Planix Home Design Suite 3D

Summary of Contents for Autodesk Design Suite 3D - Planix Home Design Suite 3D

This manual is also suitable for:

Table of Contents