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  • Page 1 AutoCAD 2010 Network Administrator s Guide January 2009...
  • Page 2 © 2009 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started with Network Administration and Deployment ......1 Deployment Preparation .
  • Page 4 ....... . 65 Tasks for Deploying Autodesk Software with SCCM .
  • Page 5 Use a Master Image to Distribute Network Licensed Products to Multiple Systems ......72 Restore the Master Image .
  • Page 6 When installing tools and utilities, which selections are applicable for a stand-alone installation? ... . . 86 Where do I find my server name? ....86 When specifying user workstation settings, I am given the option to specify a profile.

  • Page 7: Getting Started With Network Administration And Deployment

    Getting Started with Network Administration and Deployment Network administration and deployment requires careful planning and execution. This section gives you information about how to prepare for deployment, set up a license server, and set up and distribute the program. If you are not familiar with network administration and deployment, you should familiarize yourself with the following topics before you attempt to deploy and administer the program over a network.
  • Page 8 AutoCAD will be installed. The 32-bit version of AutoCAD cannot be installed on a 64-bit version of Windows vice-versa. See the following tables for administrative image, license server, and client workstation system requirements. Hardware and Software Requirements - Administrative Image Location Hard disk 2 GB or above (recommended) The location where you create the adminis-...
  • Page 9 32-bit Hardware and Software Requirements Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Home Premium ® Browser Internet Explorer 7.0 or later ® ® CPU type Windows XP - Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon Dual Core processor, 1.6 GHz or higher with SSE2 technology Windows Vista - Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon Dual Core processor, 3.0 GHz or...
  • Page 10 32-bit Hardware and Software Requirements ® or greater, Direct3D capable workstation class graphics card 64-bit Hardware and Software Requirements ® Operating systems For more information on Windows Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 Vista versions see http://www.mi- or later crosoft.com/windowsvista/versions/ ®...

  • Page 11: Choose An Installation Type

    64-bit Hardware and Software Requirements 2 GB RAM or greater 2 GB free hard disk space available not including installation 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color) 128 MB or ® greater, Direct3D capable worksta- tion class graphics card Choose an Installation Type When you set up your deployment, you need to choose the type of installation to deploy.

  • Page 12: Choose A License Server Model

    product key are used for a single seat. Like a multi-seat stand-alone installation, you do not use the Network License Manager to manage product licensing, but installation, registration, and activation occurs on each workstation. If you choose one of the Stand-Alone installation types, you can proceed to the section Distributing the Program on page 12.

  • Page 13: Setting Up Network Tools And Your License Server

    To install your Network License Manager 1 In the AutoCAD Installation wizard, click Install Tools and Utilities. 2 On the Select the Products to Install page, select Autodesk Network License Manager and click Next. 3 Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region.

  • Page 14: Installing And Using The Network License Activation Utility

    2 On the Select the Products to Install page, select Network License Activation Utility and click Next. 3 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 15 To use your Network License Activation Utility 1 Do one of the following: (Windows XP or Windows Vista) Click Start menu All Programs Autodesk Network License Manager [AutoCAD] Network License Activation Utility. 2 On the Obtain a Network License page, review how this utility works and the requirements for using it, and then click Next.
  • Page 16 9 If the Register and License Your Autodesk Product page is displayed, do all of the following, and then click Next. In the This Product Is To Be Registered To option, select Company or Individual. In the Select Country or Region section, select your country or region of residence.

  • Page 17: Configure Your License Server

    By default, the service name is FLEXnet Service 1. If FLEXnet is managing other software on your computer in addition to Autodesk, you can change the service name to avoid confusion, for example, you can rename FLEXnet Service 1 to Autodesk Server1.

  • Page 18: Distributing The Program

    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 19: Minimize The Chances Of Installation Failure

    NOTE You must have Full Control permissions set for your shared folder when you are creating your deployment images. Read permissions are necessary to access the network share and administrative permissions on the workstation where the program is deployed. To create a network share folder 1 On the desktop of a network server, create a folder named Deployments.

  • Page 20: Distributing An Autocad Product

    Distributing an AutoCAD Product You can choose from several methods of distributing an Autodesk program. Network sharing is the default method. Network Share. Users launch the program with the shortcut icon that you created with the Deployment wizard. The program is installed on users' local computers, and a product icon appears on their desktop.

  • Page 21: Setting Up A Deployment

    Setting Up a Deployment The deployment process provides you with numerous options for creating, and customizing your deployments, so you should set aside ample time to complete the process in one sitting. To be successful it is recommended that your review the following checklist and information before you begin.

  • Page 22: Configure Button

    Deployment Checklist You have identified the location (such as a shared folder) where deployments will reside for each program you plan to deploy. You have closed all other programs and disabled anti-virus software. You have decided what language(s) you will include in your administrative image, and what language(s) you will use for your deployment package.
  • Page 23 you begin in the Review - Configure - Create Deployments dialog box. Select the appropriate product from the drop-down list, and click the Configure button. The following options are available after you click the Configure button. See Your Deployment Choices on page 18 for more details about deployment options.

  • Page 24: Your Deployment Choices

    Your Deployment Choices When you create a deployment, you will make several choices during the process to create various client deployment images and deployment types. The following sections outline your choices in more detail. Enter Product and User Information The Product and User Information page is used to personalize the program for your environment.

  • Page 25: Specify Log File Locations

    You can specify where the log file is created by entering either a valid UNC (universal naming convention) path or hard-coded path on your network, for example \\MyComputer\Autodesk\<Autodesk product>. Users should use their actual computer name in place of MyComputer.

  • Page 26: What Is Silent Mode

    If you choose to have your clients participate in the Customer Involvement Program, specific information about how you use AutoCAD is forwarded to Autodesk. This information includes what features you use the most, problems that you encounter, and other information helpful to the future direction of the product.
  • Page 27 network. You also select the network license server model you want to use to distribute product licenses. IMPORTANT Depending on the type of option you choose on the configuration page, network or stand-alone license, note that you must use the same type of installation for all those products in your deployment session.
  • Page 28 To deploy a network license using a single license server model 1 While creating a deployment, on the Select the License Type page, select the Network license option. 2 Select Single License Server as the license server model you want to use with the Network License Manager.

  • Page 29: Select The Installation Type (Optional)

    To deploy a network license using a redundant license server model 1 While creating a deployment, on the Select the License Type page, select the Network License option. 2 Select Redundant License Server as the license server model you want to use with the Network License Manager.
  • Page 30 Typical as the type of installation that you want. 2 Enter the path on the client workstation where you want to install the program, for example C:\Program Files\<Autodesk product>. The Disc Space Requirements chart lets you review available drives and disc space.

  • Page 31: Select Installation Folders For Support Content

    Restore Defaults button on the Select the Installation Type page. 3 Enter the path on the client workstation where you want to install the program, for example C:\Program Files\<Autodesk product>. The Disc Space Requirements chart lets you review available drives and disc space.
  • Page 32 Support files consist of five main types: Support - Includes default font, customization (.cui files), menu source, hatch pattern, and linetype files. Plotter - Includes plot style (.ctb files), and plot configuration files (.pc3 and .pmp files). Data Link - Contains data links files. Template - Drawing and Sheet Set, and Publish to Web templates.

  • Page 33: Define Search Paths And File Locations (Optional)

    Options Notes User may need power user privilege to run AutoCAD on a system where support content is installed to the OS Program Files folder Single shared folder Allows for a unique network path to be specified for all content types Subfolders for content types installed within this location When a deployment is pushed to individual workstations, content...
  • Page 34 program, and you want to move the files to the same file location as your earlier version. To use the default program settings for search paths and file locations While creating a deployment, on the Define Search Paths and File Locations page, click Next.

  • Page 35: Install Additional Files (Optional)

    3 When you finish specifying search paths or file locations, click Next. Install Additional Files (optional) On the Install Additional Files page, when you click Browse, you can specify additional files to include with a deployment. By default, these files are installed in the program's installation directory on client workstations when the deployment is run.

  • Page 36: Specify User Preferences (Optional)

    2 Do any of the following: Click Browse to open the Add Files dialog box, where you can select files to add to the installation directory. Click Add Folder to create a new folder in the installation directory. Click Add Drive to add a drive name to the file location structure. The drive name must be a valid drive letter and colon, for example C: or F:.

  • Page 37: Include Service Packs (Optional)

    You have the option to include service packs for your product. You can select to download and apply a service pack from autodesk.com, or choose to use a locally stored (local hard drive or local network) service pack. In either case,...
  • Page 38 If you select the Install Service Pack from autodesk.com button, the service pack will be automatically downloaded and you will not need to extract the MSP file.

  • Page 39: Configure Infocenter Communication Center (Optional)

    administrative image. Multiple service packs may be included in a single administrative image. To extract a Microsoft Installer Patch (MSP) file from a service pack 1 Download the service pack from the AutoCAD support site. 2 Review the service pack Readme file for information about patch usage. 3 Open a Windows command prompt and enter the patch file name followed by the /e switch and a target file name, such as: ProductSP1.exe /e ./ProductSP1.msp...
  • Page 40 Web connection is established. If a product patch is available, notification of its availability is received on the program's status bar, and the patch can be either downloaded directly from an Autodesk server or modified first before being copied to users' workstations. If you don't want users to receive updates or announcements, you can turn off Live Update.
  • Page 41 Use the Browse button to locate the path to a server location where you want a patch list. More information about how to use a local patch list is available by installing Autodesk CAD Manager Tools 4.0, running the CAD Manager Control utility, and then clicking Help in the CAD Manager Control utility window.

  • Page 42: Allow Users To Access Online Resources (Optional)

    Allow Users to Access Online Resources (optional) On the Configure Access to Online Resources pages, you can specify whether users can access online resources such as receiving live updates from Autodesk, enabling information or CAD Manager channels, or subscribing to RSS feeds.
  • Page 43 Select the check box next to Allow Users to Receive Notification of Resolution so that users are made aware of resolutions to issues and can download applicable updates provided by Autodesk. This option is enabled by default. NOTE Users must have administrative permissions to install an update provided by Autodesk.

  • Page 44: Choosing A Language

    3 Specify whether users have the option to customize their InfoCenter search locations. This option is enabled by default. 4 Click Configuration Complete. Choosing a Language You can select a different language for deployment instructions, and a language for product installations in the same deployment process. For example, if you need to provide AutoCAD to users in one or more languages different than your own, you can download language packs to the installer that will allow you to deploy the product in the languages you need to support.

  • Page 45: Creating A Default Deployment

    NOTE Some products may not have multiple languages available at the time of product release. Additional language packs may be available later for Subscription customers. Check http://autodesk.com/servicesandsupport for the availability of additional language packs. Creating a Default Deployment If you do not plan on customizing your deployment, you can create a default deployment.
  • Page 46 After making your choices, click Next. NOTE Autodesk Design Review 2010 is not installed by default when you install AutoCAD. It is recommended that you install Design Review if you need to view DWF or DWFx files. For more information about Design Review, see Installing Design Review.

  • Page 47: Creating A Configured Or Customized Deployment

    If you choose participation in the Customer Involvement Program, Autodesk sends helpful information about the product. For more information regarding log files, refer to Specify Log File Locations on page 19. Click Next. 7 On the Review - Configure - Create Deployment page, click Create Deployment, then select Yes to continue creating the deployment using the default configuration.
  • Page 48 After making your choices, click Next. NOTE Autodesk Design Review 2010 is not installed by default when you install AutoCAD. It is recommended that you install Design Review if you need to view DWF or DWFx files. For more information about Design Review, see Installing Design Review.
  • Page 49 If you want to prevent users from changing installation settings when they install, select Silent mode. If you choose participation in the Customer Involvement Program, Autodesk sends helpful information about the product. For more information regarding log files, refer to Specify Log File Locations on page 19.
  • Page 50 Contains tutorials. VBA Support Contains Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications support files. Product Install Path - Specifies the drive and location where Autodesk product will be installed. Click Next to proceed with the configuration process. 44 | Chapter 2 Setting Up a Deployment...
  • Page 51 15 On the Configure InfoCenter Communications Center page, you choose to allow users access to the latest information and product discussions by enabling live updates from Autodesk, Information and CAD Manager channels, and RSS feeds. After making your choices, click Next.

  • Page 52: Final Review And Complete Setup

    4 Click Create Deployment. 5 On the Deployment Complete page, click Finish. You have created an Autodesk product deployment with precise options that are specific to your group of users. You can now use this deployment to install the program.

  • Page 53: Point Users To The Administrative Image

    2 In the Add or Remove Programs or Uninstall or Change a Program window, select AutoCAD, and then click Change/Remove or Uninstall/Change. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 On the Uninstall <Autodesk product> page, click Next to remove AutoCAD from the system. 5 When informed that the product has been successfully uninstalled, click Finish.
  • Page 54 NOTE Even though AutoCAD is removed from your system, the software license remains. If you reinstall AutoCAD at some future time, you will not have to register and re-activate the program. 48 | Chapter 2 Setting Up a Deployment...

  • Page 55: Appendix A Use Scripts To Deploy The Program

    Microsoft Windows Media Format 9.5 (prerequisite for 64-bit) Macromedia Flash Player 9.0 or later (not installed by default) Autodesk Design Review 2010 (not installed by default) VC++ 2008 SP1 and VC++2005 SP1 runtimes for x86 operating systems; and VC++2008 SP1 and VC++2005 SP1 runtimes for x64 for 64-bit operating systems (available on the...

  • Page 56: A Sample Installation Script

    An installation script points to the location of the product's setup.exe file. You must point to the setup.exe file on your product disc. For example: Autodesk product CDROM1\setup.exe A Sample Installation Script The sample script in this section installs the program in a typical configuration.
  • Page 57 ' Create variables dim shell dim productType dim strADSKFirstName dim strADSKLastName dim strADSKOrganization dim strADSKSNPrefix dim strADSKSNNumber dim strADSKProdKey dim strLocale dim strACADStandaloneNetworkType dim strADSKLicenseServerType dim strADSKLicenseType dim strADSKServerName dim strADSKServerPath dim strADSKServerHostID dim strADSKPath dim strSourcePath ' Script initialization Set shell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") productType = "ACAD"...
  • Page 58 ' Source to install from (e.g. D: is assumed to be Install Media) strSourcePath = "D:\" ' Destination to install to strADSKPath = Shell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%ProgramFiles%") "\" + "AutoCAD 2010" If strLocale <> "" Then strADSKPath = strADSKPath + " " + strLocale strADSKPath = strADSKPath + "\"...
  • Page 59 Function DefaultCommand dim retString ' /qb for silent install ' /c [key] override parameters for the ' /w wait until installation completes before returning to script ' /o reboot after install completes retString = """" & strSourcePath & "\setup.exe" & """" & " /t /qb "...

  • Page 60: Use Switches And Flags In Scripts

    Use Switches and Flags in Scripts The following table lists all of the switches and flags that are relevant to installation. NOTE You must set the installation switch to INSTALLDIR=. If this is not done, programs that run outside AutoCAD (such as the License Transfer utility) are not installed.
  • Page 61 the rights they need. Because all that users need to do is run the script, provide read-only access to the share directory. Next (on the same server or on a different server), create a directory for each product you want to install. Choose a location for this directory that won't be changed so that you can point to the MSI files in your scripts.

  • Page 63: Appendix B Use Group Policies To Install A Deployment

    Microsoft Windows Media Format 9.5 (prerequisite for 64-bit) Macromedia Flash Player 9.0 or later (not installed by default) Autodesk Design Review 2010 (not installed by default) VC++ 2008 SP1 and VC++2005 SP1 runtimes for x86 operating systems; and VC++2008 SP1 and VC++2005 SP1 runtimes for x64 for 64-bit operating systems (available on the...

  • Page 64: Assign A Deployment Using Group Policies

    Generally, you should assign the program to a computer if the computer is used by a large number of users. 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 attempt to assign...

  • Page 65: Assign A Deployment To Computers

    1 Create an application distribution share point. The application distribution share point is created using the Deployment wizard. Follow the steps outlined in Creating a Default Deployment on page 39 or Creating a Configured or Customized Deployment on page 41 to create a deployment.
  • Page 66 \\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x86 \acad (for x64 deployments, \\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x64\acad) 7 Do one of the following: For Windows 2003 Active Directory: On the General tab, under New Packages, click Advanced to specify a method to be used when a new package is created. This method also allows the transform file created by the Deployment wizard to be selected.
  • Page 67 14 In the <product name> Properties dialog box, on the Modifications tab, the transform package you selected is added to the Modifications list. Repeat the process of adding the transform package, but this time, add in the gpo.mst transform in the <deployment location>\Tools folder. Click NOTE You must select the transform package file created by the Deployment wizard when you created the group policy object.

  • Page 68: Verify The Installation Of A Deployment

    16 Do one of the following: For Windows 2003 Active Directory: Close the Group Policy Object Editor window and any other open Active Directory windows. For Windows 2000 Active Directory: Close the Group Policy window and any other open Active Directory windows. This program is assigned to all computers that are members of the organizational unit for which the group policy object has been created.
  • Page 69 logging in, double-click the program icon on the desktop. A second-time installation begins. At the completion of the installation, the program starts. Verify That the Program Is Assigned to a Computer | 63...

  • Page 71: Appendix C Use Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager To Install A Deployment

    Microsoft SCCM documentation and support resources. Tasks for Deploying Autodesk Software with SCCM To deploy Autodesk software with SCCM, it is recommended that you complete the following: Identify or create a collection of target systems to receive the software package...

  • Page 72: Set Up A Source Directory Using The Deployment Wizard

    Set Up a Source Directory Using the Deployment Wizard When you use SCCM to deploy Autodesk software, you set up the source directory using the Deployment wizard. The Deployment wizard creates an administrative image that is used by SCCM to distribute the Autodesk software to the target systems.

  • Page 73: Create The Sccm Software Installation Package

    Create the SCCM Software Installation Package After creating the source directory using the Deployment wizard, you create the SCCM software installation package. An SCCM package contains the files and instructions that SCCM uses to distribute the software and advertise the package.
  • Page 74 AdminImage\setup.exe /W /Q /I AdminImage\AutoCAD 2010.ini /Lang en-US. Click Next. NOTE The example above assumes the language pack you wish to install is US English. /W is the flag for SMS and SCCM, /Q is the silent install, /I indicates this is a deployment installation. 11 In the Program Properties dialog box, Program Can Run drop-down list, select how you want your program to install.
  • Page 75 Create a New Collection and Advertise this Program to It 18 Click Next. 19 In the Select Program Advertisement Schedule dialog box, if desired, set options to advertise your program at a specific date and time, or set an expiration date. Click Next. 20 In the Select Program Assign Program dialog box, select one of the following options:...

  • Page 77: Appendix D Distribute The Product Using Imaging Software

    Using Imaging Software The following information is provided for those who use imaging software, such as Norton Ghost, to create a master image to distribute Autodesk products. Once created, the master image is then replicated to other computers throughout your facility.

  • Page 78: Use A Master Image To Distribute Network Licensed Products To Multiple Systems

    To distribute a multi-seat stand-alone product to multiple computers using a master image 1 Create a network deployment for a multi-seat stand-alone product. For more information, see Creating a Configured or Customized Deployment on page 41. 2 Install AutoCAD from the deployment onto the master computer. 3 Do one of the following on the master computer: Create a master image, including the boot sector.

  • Page 79: Restore The Master Image

    3 After AutoCAD has been installed, use imaging software to create a master image of the system's hard drive. 4 Apply the master image to the target computers. Restore the Master Image The following procedure assumes that you have saved a copy of each workstation s AdLM folder (and Product Licenses folder, if present) to either another workstation or a disc before you reformat the workstation.
  • Page 80 NOTE If you use a utility other than Norton Ghost, make sure that it cleans the boot sector; otherwise, you will not be able to activate Autodesk products. 2 Create a new partition and use the restore disc or product disc to install the operating system.

  • Page 81: Appendix E Installation Troubleshooting

    This section provides solutions to installation issues and answers to commonly asked questions that may arise while installing your product(s). Additional troubleshooting information and support is also available at http://autodesk.com/servicesandsupport General Installation Issues This section outlines common issues and their solutions that may arise while performing a general install of your product(s).

  • Page 82: What Is The Text Editor Used For

    Contains AutoCAD fonts and TrueType fonts. Autodesk Impression The Impression toolbar allows you to quickly export any view Toolbar to Autodesk Impression for advanced line effects. Autodesk Seek Autodesk Seek. NOTE Seek will only be installed in the English version of AutoCAD.

  • Page 83: Why Should I Install The Material Library

    For more information regarding materials, see Materials and Textures in the AutoCAD User s Guide. Where are my product manuals? Documentation for Autodesk products are available in two formats: PDF files and CHM files. PDF files are made available during installation; click the Read the Documentation button on the initial installation page, or select the ®...

  • Page 84: Deployment Issues

    For late-breaking information see the product s Readme file, on the product disc. The Readme is also available from the Installation Complete page, or through the Help system. Deployment Issues This section outlines common issues and their solutions with regards to software deployments.
  • Page 85 a folder other than the user profile folder. Support files include drivers, menus, and optional, user-defined settings such as dictionary and customization files. When an install path for support content is specified, it will be populated into the corresponding search paths on the Define Search Paths and File Locations page.
  • Page 86 Automatic Save File Specifies the path for the file created when you select Automat- Location ic Save on the Open and Save tab. Color Book Locations Specifies the path for color book files that can be used when specifying colors in the Select Color dialog box. You can define multiple folders for each path specified.

  • Page 87: How Will Changing The Support File Locations Affect My Search Paths

    your temporary files. The folder you specify must not be write- protected. Temporary External Specifies the location of external reference (xref) files. This Reference File Location location is used for the copy of the xref when you select En- abled with Copy in the Demand Load Xrefs list on the Open and Save tab.

  • Page 88: Along With Defining Search Paths And File Location, Can Files Be Added

    To find out if a patch or Service Pack is available for your product, visit AutoCAD Support page at http://autodesk.com/servicesandsupport. How do I extract an MSP file? A Microsoft Patch (MSP) file is usually contained in a Service Pack executable that you download from AutoCAD Support website.

  • Page 89: Can Online Resource Settings Be Modified Later

    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 90: 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 91: What Is The Benefit Of Using A Network Licensed Version Of The Software

    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 92: When Installing Tools And Utilities, Which Selections Are Applicable For A Multi-Seat Stand-Alone Installation

    When installing tools and utilities, which selections are applicable for a stand-alone installation? The Autodesk CAD Manager tool is the only tool that is beneficial to a stand-alone licensed product. With the CAD Manager tool, you can modify CAD Manager Channels.

  • Page 93: Can I Create Custom Desktop Shortcuts

    Can I create custom desktop shortcuts? You can choose to create custom desktop shortcuts that use command line switches to specify several options when you start the program. For example, command line switches can be set to run a script during program launch, create a drawing based on a template or prototype drawing, or designate a workspace that should be restored on startup.

  • Page 94: Uninstall And Maintenance Issues

    Contains AutoCAD fonts and TrueType fonts. Autodesk Impression The Impression toolbar allows you to quickly export any view Toolbar to Autodesk Impression for advanced line effects. Autodesk Seek Autodesk Seek. NOTE Seek will only be installed in the English version of AutoCAD.

  • Page 95: Is It Possible To Change The Installation Folder When Adding Or Removing Features

    Contains animated demos, exercises, and sample files to help shop users learn the new features. License Transfer Utility Allows users to transfer an Autodesk product license between computers. NOTE The utility will not be installed on unlocked versions of AutoCAD.

  • Page 96: Do I Need My Original Disc To Reinstall My Software

    Do I need my original disc to reinstall my software? When performing a reinstall of the product, you do not need to have the original disc(s) on hand. Installation data is cached locally on your drive and that data is reused when reinstalling. After repairing my installation, is it possible to recover my settings? Custom settings can be exported and later re-imported to the same system in...

  • Page 97: Glossary

    Glossary activate Part of the Autodesk software registration process, it allows you to run a product in compliance with the product's end-user license agreement. Active Directory A directory service from Microsoft that is part of Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Server that manages the identities and relationships that make up network environments.
  • Page 98 A pack consists of the localized content of a program, plus installer files. License Transfer utility Allows you to use an Autodesk product on more than one computer without purchasing a separate license for each computer. MSI Microsoft installer that supports a variety of parameters that can be scripted.
  • Page 99 The process of using scripting languages such as VB Script to facilitate the deployment of software packages. service pack Autodesk terminology for an application patch. silent mode An installation that proceeds without any explicit user input. No dialog boxes are presented that require interaction from the user.

  • Page 101: Index

    Configure button anti-virus programs customized 16, 41 assigning deployments 58–59 Deployment wizard Autodesk Channels distributing 12, 58, 71 group policies imaging software Installation wizard issues browsers methods Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager modifying...
  • Page 102 verifying deployments specifying system requirements types of licenses issues hard disks license servers cleaning license types system requirements Live Updates hardware log files network system requirements master images 71, 73 imaging software deployments master systems InfoCenter Communication Center memory (RAM) installation system requirements additional files...
  • Page 103 Network License Manager scripts network log files creating network shares deploying program with creating flags and deploying products with running Norton Ghost sample scripts switches and system requirements search paths Search settings online resources service packs operating systems shortcuts languages administrative images restoring silent mode...
  • Page 104 imaging software deployments repairing installations web browsers restoring master systems Windows operating systems system requirements system requirements verifying deployments workstations assigning deployments 58–59 98 | Index...

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