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Contents

Chapter 1 Installation Overview and FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Prepare for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Select Install Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Change Product Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Specify License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Configure and Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Activate Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Create Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

What if I have lost my serial number or product key? . . . . . . . . 7

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?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How do I switch my license from stand-alone to network or

network to stand-alone? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Where can I find product license information after

installation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

After installation, how can I change product configuration,

repair, or uninstall the product? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 2 Product Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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AutoCAD FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FAQ: What features can I customize? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FAQ: How can I migrate my custom settings and files from

previous releases? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

FAQ: What are support content folders? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FAQ: What is the purpose of changing the default search paths

and location of program files for a deployment? . . . . . . . . 11

FAQ: What are the services of the Communication Center? . .

FAQ: What are the tools and utilities available for installation?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3ds Max Design FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installation Information Specific to Autodesk 3ds Max . . . . . . 13

Autodesk Alias Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Autodesk Mudbox 2013 Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Install a 32-bit Product on a 64-bit Operating System . . . . . . . 20

Switch from Online (Default) to Local Help . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Additional Mudbox Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Autodesk Mudbox Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Showcase Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installation Information Specific to Autodesk Showcase . . . . . . 22

SketchBook Designer FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

System requirements for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

System requirements for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Administrative Permission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Locating Your Serial Number and Product Key . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Locating Your Serial Number and Product Key . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing and Running the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing SketchBook Designer for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 3 Network Administration Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Network Administration and Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

About Deployments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Planning a Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Creating a Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Alternative Distribution Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Overview of Distribution Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Use Batch Files to Deploy the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Use Group Policies to Run a Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Use Microsoft SCCM to Deploy Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Distribute Products Using Imaging Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Installation Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Licensing Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Deployment and Networking Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Uninstall and Maintenance Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Chapter 4 Licensing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

License Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Stand-Alone Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Introduction to Stand-Alone Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Multi-Seat Stand-Alone License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Manage Your Stand-Alone License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Transfer Your Stand-Alone License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Troubleshoot a Stand-Alone License Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Network Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Planning Your Network Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Understanding Your Network License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Running the Network License Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Using Other Features of Network Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Frequently Asked Questions about Network Licensing . . . . . . 122

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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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.

■ Review product documentation to clarify details such as the type of

installation to do (stand-alone or network) and which products to install. Documentation is accessible from links on the lower left corner of the installer:

■ Ensure that your user name has Administrator permissions to install

applications on the computer or network.

■ Obtain serial numbers and product keys for all products you want to install.

These are on the product package or provided at the time you download the software.

■ Close all running applications.

Select Install Type

Here is some basic information to help you choose the right path.

■ Install is recommended for individual users or small groups. The key

point is that you will repeat the installation process on each computer. This is the only valid installation type for a stand-alone license, but it can also be used with a multi-seat stand-alone or network license.

■ Create Deployment is recommended for network administrators, using

either a multi-seat stand-alone or network license. In the deployment process, the installation is configured once, stored on the network, and then distributed efficiently to users' computers.

For more information on deployments, see Create Deployment (page 6) or the 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. Consult the documentation for your suite or product to identify the available tools and utilities of interest.

Select Installer Language

On the first screen of the installer, you can select the language for the installer screens, using this control on the upper right:

For some Autodesk products, later in the install process you can select the language for installed products. For more information, see Change Product

Language (page 3).

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Change Product Language

IMPORTANT This topic does not apply to Autodesk products that provide each

language version on separate media. For these products, you must specify the product language when purchasing, and cannot change it.

For some Autodesk products, you can select the product language at the time of installation, using this drop-down menu on the installer:

Language Selection Menu

If the language you want is not on this menu, your available options vary by Autodesk product. Many products, such as 3ds Max, Inventor, and all AutoCAD-based products, use language packs to support additional languages.

These conditions apply to language selection:

■ Each suite installation uses a single language. If you need to install one or

more products in a different language, that requires a separate installation.

■ All deployments must be in a single language. One administrative image

can support deployments for different languages, but each deployment is for one language.

■ If you are installing multiple products and select a language that is not

supported by some products, these products use a default language.

■ After you leave the Product Information page of the installer, the menu

for selecting a language or adding a language pack is disabled. If you later decide to change the language or add a language pack, you cannot go back to the Product Information page and use the menu. Instead, you must cancel the installation, start the installer again, and then make the correct language selection on the 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. Each language pack is matched to a specific Autodesk product, and includes an installer. You must install the

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Autodesk product before installing a language pack. Each installed language pack creates a separate icon on the Windows Start menu, such as "Inventor French (Francais)" that you can use to start the product in that language. Depending on your product, language packs may be available on the installation media or from a website.

A language pack installer provides an option to create a language pack deployment for a particular product. The language pack deployment can be installed on multiple computers, after the related product is installed, to add another language version.

Specify License

The following notes provide a general overview. For more detailed information, see the 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. The licensed

products can be installed on two computers, as long as both instances are not running concurrently.

■ A multi-seat stand-alone license is intended to support a specified

maximum number of users, but it can be installed on a larger number of computers for convenient access.

■ A network license supports a specified number of users who are

connected to a network. The Network License Manager is installed on one or more servers on the network to manage the distribution of licenses to users.

Network License Server Models

If you are using a network license, choose the server configuration for the Network License Manager that was specified at the time of license purchase:

■ Single License Server

One server manages all licenses on the network.

■ Distributed License Server

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Licenses are distributed across a pool of multiple servers in the network. You enter the name of each server in the pool.

■ Redundant License Server

Three servers are available to authenticate each license. You enter the names of the three servers.

Configure and Install

Installation Path

This path specifies where the product folder will be installed. If you change the location, use only valid ASCII characters in the install path.

Configuration

Most products have a number of configuration settings. On the Install > Configure Installation page, for any product you have selected to install, you see a triangular control for access to a configuration panel:

Click anywhere in the product box to open the configuration panel. For many products, you can select an installation type, either Typical to accept the default configuration settings, or Custom to review the settings and decide whether to modify them. More information on the configuration settings for your product may exist in an appendix to this guide. After you have configured the settings as required, click the triangle to close the configuration panel.

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.

If your computer is disconnected from the Internet, you can activate later when you are connected. Some products also permit you to activate offline

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by sending the serial number, request code, and registration data to 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. It is used to install a consistent configuration of programs on each computer. Other settings:

■ Administrative image path. Specify a shared network location where

you have Full Control permissions. Users will go to this path to install the programs.

■ Target platform. Select either 32-bit or 64-bit to match the operating

system of the computers that will use the deployment.

■ Include only products required by this deployment

configuration. If selected, the deployment cannot be modified in the future to include additional products. If unselected, the administrative image will include all possible products, and the deployment can be modified in the future in any way.

Installation Settings

■ Silent mode runs the installation in background, without user input.

IMPORTANT In silent mode, the user's computer can restart automatically and without warning when the installation is complete.

■ A log file records installation data for each computer.

■ A network log file keeps a central record of installation data for all

computers that run the deployment. It has the same name as your deployment, and must reside in a shared folder where users have Change permissions, so that their computers can write to the log file.

Frequently Asked Questions

For advice and assistance with topics not covered here, go to Autodesk Support, click your product name, and search in the Knowledgebase for your product.

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What if I have lost my serial number or product key?

Check your product packaging or purchase records, if available, or contact

Autodesk Customer Service for assistance.

Why do I need to activate a product after installation?

Activation verifies for Autodesk and for you as a license holder that your Autodesk product is installed on an eligible computer. The activation process improves license security and management. For example, it ensures that a multi-seat license is not in use by more than the authorized number of users.

Can I install Autodesk products from a website?

Several Autodesk websites are being set up to support product downloads, including Subscription, Education, eStore, My Account, and the Trial site. On each site where downloads have been implemented, you have a choice of several download methods to suit different requirements. If you want to install products directly on your computer, you can use a Web Installer. If you want to download the files to install products later, or to create a deployment, you can use Download Manager, or Browser Download. More details are provided on the download websites.

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. If the user does not activate one of the products before the trial period ends, access to all of the products is denied. After the trial period ends, the user can restore access to the products by entering an activation code.

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How do I switch my license from stand-alone to network or network to stand-alone?

If you simply entered the wrong license type by mistake, and are still running the installer, use the Back button to return to the Product Information dialog, and change the license type.

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.

Where can I find product license information after installation?

Select Help menu ➤ About, or About [Product Name]. If your product uses

InfoCenter, that is where you can find the Help menu.

After installation, how can I change product configuration, repair, or uninstall the product?

1 Go to the Windows control panel:

■ Windows XP: On the Start menu, click Settings ➤ Control

Panel ➤ Add or Remove Programs.

■ Windows 7: On the Start menu, click Settings ➤ Control

Panel ➤ Programs/Uninstall a Program.

2 In Windows control panel, click the product name, and then click

Change/Remove (Windows XP) or Uninstall/Change (Windows 7).

The Installer opens in maintenance mode, and directs you through the process.

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Product Configuration

AutoCAD FAQ

FAQ: What features can I customize?

Most features are pre-selected for installation. However, you can de-select any feature you choose not to install or select one of the few features that have not been pre-selected. To do so, you must first reveal the feature tree, which is hidden when you choose a Typical install in the configuration area. To reveal the feature tree, choose the Custom install option.

Here are the features available:

■ 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.

■ CAD Standards: Tools for managing design files for compliance with your

standards.

■ Database: Database access tools.

■ Dictionaries: Multi-language dictionaries.

■ Drawing Encryption: Security tool for protecting drawing files with a

password.

■ Express Tools: Productivity tools to extend AutoCAD functions for

dimensioning, drawing, object selection, and object modification. These tools are not supported by Autodesk.

■ Fonts: AutoCAD fonts and TrueType

fonts.

■ 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.

■ Autodesk Seek: Web service for finding, previewing, and downloading

branded and generic building information modeling (BIM) files, models, drawings, and product specifications. Users can also upload their drawings to Seek.

■ License Transfer Utility: Tool to allow users to transfer an Autodesk

product license between computers.

■ Migrate Custom Settings: Utility to migrate custom user settings and

files from a previous version of AutoCAD. When this utility is installed, it will present a dialog box for migration on the first launch of AutoCAD. You will also be able to run the utility later from Windows Start > All Programs > Autodesk > AutoCAD > Migrate Custom Settings.

■ Reset Settings: Utility to reset AutoCAD to its original settings. This

function may be useful for users who have used the "Migrate Custom Settings" utility and been dissatisfied with the results. If installed, the Reset Settings program will be available from Windows Start > All Programs > Autodesk > AutoCAD > Reset Settings.

■ Reset Settings: Utility to reset AutoCAD to its original settings.

■ Reference Manager: Utility that allows users to view and edit the paths

of externally referenced files associated with a drawing.

■ Samples: Product samples, DesignCenter samples, and Visual Lisp

samples.

■ Tutorials: Visual Lisp

Tutorials

FAQ: How can I migrate my custom settings and files from previous releases?

The first time you launch your software after installation, the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box will be displayed to give you the opportunity to migrate custom settings and files from previous releases to your new release. (Migrate Custom Settings is installed by default unless you de-select it from the feature

tree in the configuration area of the Installer.)

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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.

■ Single shared folder: Allows for one unique local folder to be specified

for all content types.

■ Custom folders: Allows a unique path to be specified for each different

content type.

Here are the six categories of support content for AutoCAD:.

■ Support: Customization/menu files and palette, hatch, and line type

content.

■ Plotters: Plot styles and plot configuration files.

■ Data Links: Data link files.

■ Template: Drawing, sheet set, and publish to web templates.

■ Rendering: Hardware certification and web light files.

■ Help: User's Guide, Command Reference, Customization Guide,

Installation FAQ, and Licensing Guide.

FAQ: What is the purpose of changing the default search paths and location of program files for a deployment?

There are several reasons you might want to modify default search paths or the location of program files. For example, if you prefer to use a third-party plug-in instead of a similar plug-in installed with your product, you can reference that file and avoid having to add it at each workstation.

Another example might involve default file locations that have changed in the new version of your software. You can modify the location of the files to be the same as with an earlier version.

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FAQ: What are the services of the Communication Center?

During a custom deployment, you can choose whether or not to activate user preferences for Communication Center services.

■ Enable live updates: Allows users to check for updates when an internet

connection is established. 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.

■ Enable CAD Manager Channel: Controls the display of CAD Manager

Channels, allowing users to toggle CAD Manager Channels, define the CAD Manager feed location, and set the CAD Manager Channel display name. The default setting is to disable the CAD Manager Channel.

FAQ: What are the tools and utilities available for installation?

You can install the following products from the Tools & Utilities section of the Installer.

■ Autodesk Network License Manager— Manages network licenses for

your software by "checking out" and "checking in" licenses.

■ Autodesk CAD Manager Tools — Utility to allow CAD administrators

to modify resource settings after a deployment is completed.

■ Autodesk Content Service— Utility (for installation on network server)

to build index and enable searching on shared network folders and in Autodesk Seek. Works in conjunction with Autodesk Content Explorer (preselected feature for installation), which must also be installed.

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3ds Max Design FAQ

Installation Information Specific to Autodesk 3ds Max

Certain items are unique to the Autodesk® 3ds Max® / 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). Also, learn how to install the 32-bit version of 3ds Max on a 64-bit machine.

Limited Language Support in Windows XP

The XP operating system runs 3ds Max / 3ds Max Design in English only. To use 3ds Max / 3ds Max Design in another language, you must also use Windows

Switch from Online (Default) to Local Help

By default, the Help in 3ds Max is internet-based. If you do not have a dedicated internet connection, you can download a local version of your help. To override the default behavior you then need to change the corresponding preference.

1 Download and run the Help installer from www.autodesk.com/3dsmax-

helpdownload-enu.

2 Once installed, in 3ds Max / 3ds Max Design go to Customize ➤

Preferences ➤ Help tab and select Local Computer / Network.

NOTE If you are using the default path this is all you need to do. Change the path if you have not used the default location. To revert to the default location (which matches the Help installer's default), click Reset. You can switch back to the online version of the Help at any time, which is the most up-to-date version of the Help available.

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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 Composite 2013 includes:

■ Raster and Vector Paint

■ Image Processing

■ Color Correction

■ Keying and Rotoscoping

■ Stereoscopic Production Support

■ Motion Blur

■ Advanced 2D Tracking

■ Camera Mapping

■ Depth of Field

■ Node and Layer-based Compositing Options

■ Spline-Based Warping

■ Enhanced Render Passes

■ Data Managing and Collaborating

Autodesk Material Libraries

The Autodesk Material Libraries are shared libraries installed with Autodesk products such as Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit and 3ds Max. These three items are selected for install by default when you install 3ds Max. If one of the other applications is already installed, the material libraries might be installed already.

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WARNING If you uninstall or remove a library, the library is no longer available for any products. Uninstalling also means you will be unable to view or display scenes that have Autodesk Materials currently in them.

The Autodesk Material Library consists of three sub-libraries:

■ Autodesk Material Library 2013: Contains the material appearances used

for Realistic Appearance in color styles. This component is installed by default, and it is required for 3ds Max to have full visual style and color style functionality. It is recommended you do not uninstall this component unless you are also uninstalling all Autodesk products that require this library.

■ Autodesk Material Library 2013 Base Image Library: Contains low-resolution

(approximately 512 x 512) images for use with Autodesk Materials. This is also installed by default.

■ Autodesk Material Library 2013 Medium Image Library: Contains

medium-resolution (approximately 1024 x 1024) images for rendering materials in medium detail. This library is used for close-ups and for rendering objects at a larger scale. This library is an installation option available on the Select Products to Install page in the installation wizard.

NOTE To reinstall the material libraries, run the corresponding MSI:

■ Autodesk Material Library 2013:

\Content\ADSKMaterials\2013\CM\MaterialLibrary2013.msi

■ Autodesk Material Library 2013 Base Image Library:

\Content\ADSKMaterials\2013\ILB\BaseImageLibrary.msi

■ Autodesk Material Library 2013 Medium Image Library:

\Content\ADSKMaterials\2013\ILM\MediumImageLibrary.msi

Autodesk Backburner 2013

Autodesk® Backburner™ is the 3ds Max network-rendering management software, also used by products such as Autodesk® Flame® and Autodesk 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. For information about using Backburner from inside 3ds Max, refer to the "Network Rendering" section in the "Rendering" chapter of the 3ds

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Max Help. For further information about installing and using Backburner see the 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. Although the Autodesk Backburner server can be installed on a single machine, it will not do anything; it will work only if it detects a supported program such as Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Flame, or Autodesk Smoke. This means that you must have Autodesk Backburner installed with at least one additional Autodesk product for a machine in your configuration to be capable of rendering.

Tools and Utilities

The following table summarizes the optional installs available from the 3ds Max / 3ds Max Design Tools and Utilities section in the installer.

Website:Description:Tool or Utility:

Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 SDK

Network License Manager

Allegorithmic Substance Bonus Pack (Designer and Player) Content) for additional sub-

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Use the SDK to create new Autodesk 3ds Max features and tools by writing your own plug-ins.

NOTE The SDK is not shipped with Autodesk 3ds Max Design.

You must install the Network License Manager if you are using network licensing.

Substance Bonus Pack (Extra

www.autodesk.com/develop3dsmax

www.autodesk.com/me-licensing-2013-enu

www.allegorithmic.com/Install the Allegorithmic

stances that work with the Substance Designer trial, that is also included.

Website:Description:Tool or Utility:

ArchVision™ Dashboard

ArchVision™ RPC™ Plug-In

Autodesk Civil View

EASYnat® 2.5 for 3ds Max

2013 (Demo)

quired using RPC™ Plug-ins

with the ArchVision Dashboard.

Add photorealistic objects (such as cars, people, and so on) with the RPC PlugIns.

Convert 3D civil-engineering data into 3D visualizations. Autodesk Civil View is integrated into Autodesk 3ds Max Design and is accessed from the Civil View menu.

NOTE Autodesk Civil View is included only with Autodesk 3ds Max Design.

included samples and “grow” them in your model to add life-like plants. This includes 2D, 3D, and hybrid models with branch and leaf detail.

www.archvision.com/Manage the content ac-

See the Civil View menu in 3ds Max Design for Help and Tutorial information.

NOTE The first time you access Civil View you will need to initialize it and set some basic settings. After that you have access to the complete Civil View menu where you can find the Help and Tutorials.

www.bionatics.com/EASYnat/Drop virtual seeds from the

Craft Director Studio™ Plug-

in Bundle

www.craftanimations.comUse the Craft Director Stu-

dio Plug-in Bundle to perform advanced, in-the-box, rigging and physics simula-

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tions. These features help you animate cameras and vehicles more quickly and realistically.

Website:Description:Tool or Utility:

Okino Plug-ins (Demo)

Okino PolyTrans™ and Nu-

Graf™ Demos

and NuGraf, from Okino Computer Graphics, lets you evaluate dozens of CAD, DCC, and VisSim data converters directly within 3ds Max or 3ds Max Design.

www.okino.com/A demo version of PolyTrans

Installing a 32-bit Product on a 64-bit Operating System

Manually override the installer's default behavior, which automatically installs the 64-bit product on a 64-bit computer. For a standalone installation, navigate to the root directory of the install media and launch the 32-bit installer, which has a file name of Setup_32.exe, or something similar. For a deployment, you can select the 64-bit target platform, and specify the 32-bit version of a product.

Switching from Standalone to Network License Mode

After you install, switch the licensing mode from Standalone to Network.

1 Ensure that the Network License Manager is set up and configured with

a valid network license file for 3ds Max or 3ds Max Design.

2 Close 3ds Max or 3ds Max Design on the client machine.

3 On the Windows desktop, right-click the 3ds Max or 3ds Max Design

shortcut icon and choose Properties from the pop-up menu.

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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.

6 On restart, the FLEXnet License Finder dialog appears. In the dialog,

either specify the location of the Network License Server System or the location of the Network License File.

7 After specifying the License Server System or the Network License file,

the 3ds Max will start and continue to run in Network license mode.

NOTE If you wish to switch from a Network to a Standalone license, you need to perform a full uninstall/reinstall with the Strandalone License mode selected during reinstallation.

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Autodesk Alias Installation

Autodesk Alias can be installed with other products in the suite. Autodesk Alias Design requires the Autodesk Alias sub-component and Autodesk DirectConnect.

Autodesk Alias Design has no other configuration options available during installation. For general information on installing products in your suite, refer to the Installer Overview/FAQ guide.

For the most updated information, refer to http://autodesk.com/wikihelp-alias-

install-2013-enu.

Autodesk Mudbox 2013 Installation Information

Certain items are unique to the Autodesk® Mudbox® install process (in contrast with other Autodesk products). In this chapter, learn about the process for downloading a copy of the Mudbox Help, and how to install the 32-bit version of Mudbox on a 64-bit machine.

Install a 32-bit Product on a 64-bit Operating System

You can manually override the installer's default behavior, which automatically installs the 64-bit product on a 64-bit computer. For a stand-alone installation, navigate to the root directory of the install media, and launch the 32-bit installer, which has a file name of Setup_32.exe or similar. For a deployment, you can select the 64-bit target platform, and specify the 32-bit version of a product.

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.

If you do not have reliable Internet access, you can download the Mudbox Help from the Autodesk Web site and install it locally as follows.

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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.

Install the Mudbox Help

(Windows)

1 Download and run the Help installer from www.autodesk.com/mudbox-

helpdownload-enu, following the instructions in the installer.

By default, the Mudbox Help is installed in the following directory: Program Files\Autodesk\Help\mudbox<version>\.

2 Start Mudbox.

3 Select Windows > Preferences to open the Preferences window.

4 Expand the Help section and set Help Location to Installed Local

Help.

5 Click Ok to exit the Preferences window.

Once installed, the local Mudbox Help is available when you select Help > Mudbox Help, press F1, or click the Help button in various Mudbox windows.

Additional Mudbox Resources

You can find the following additional Mudbox resources online:

■ The Autodesk Mudbox 2013 Help at www.autodesk.com/mudbox-help-2013-

enu.

■ A listing of the most current qualified hardware and operating systems at

www.autodesk.com/mudbox-systemreq-2013-enu.

■ The full Mudbox Installation Help at www.autodesk.com/mudbox-install-

2013-enu.

■ Mudbox licensing information at www.autodesk.com/me-licensing-2013-

enu.

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Autodesk Mudbox Licensing

Autodesk Mudbox shares licensing and activation procedures with other products in the suite. For additional information on licensing Mudbox, for example if you plan to install and license Mudbox for Mac OS X or Linux platforms, see www.autodesk.com/me-licensing-2013-enu.

Showcase Configuration

Installation Information Specific to Autodesk Showcase

This topic describes important information on installing and setting up Autodesk Showcase, including how to:

■ Install Showcase Professional (page 22)

■ Switch from Online (Default) to Local Help (page 24)

■ Run Showcase in Kiosk Mode (page 25)

For last-minute news and information on Showcase installation and other important issues, see the Showcase Readme at http://autodesk.com/showcase-

readme-2013-enu.

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. In some cases, you may need to download and run the Showcase Professional Licensing Utility. The Showcase Professional Licensing Utility can be downloaded from ht-

tp://www.autodesk.com/showcaseprolicensing. These procedures apply to both

suite and standalone versions of standard Showcase.

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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.

If you do not have a license from a Showcase DVD, and your license server hosts both Professional and standard Showcase licenses:

1 Run the Showcase installer and enter the network Showcase standard

product key when prompted.

2 Run the Showcase Professional Licensing Utility and enter the network

Showcase Professional product key when prompted.

If you do not have a license from a Showcase DVD, and if your license server hosts Showcase Professional licenses but not standard Showcase licenses:

■ Run the Showcase installer and enter the network Showcase Professional

product key when prompted.

NOTE Check with your license server administrator to make sure the server does not host standard Showcase licenses.

If you have both standard and Professional Showcase DVD licenses (no license servers):

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 standalone product key when prompted.

If you have a Showcase Professional license from a DVD, and you have a license server that hosts standard Showcase licenses:

1 Run the Showcase installation DVD and enter the network Showcase

standard product key when prompted.

2 Run the Showcase Professional Licensing Utility and enter the Showcase

Professional standalone product key when prompted.

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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.

Install Showcase help at the end of application installation:

1 On the last screen of the Showcase installation wizard, a list of installed

components appears, and beside the Showcase component, a blue information icon is displayed.

Hover the mouse pointer over the blue icon to see a link.

2 Click the link and follow the instructions to install the help.

Install Showcase help at any time:

1 Go to http://www.autodesk.com/showcase-helpdownload-enu.

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2 Follow the instructions to install the help.

Once help is installed locally, Showcase will detect it and use it from that point onward. If you want Showcase to resume pointing to the internet-based help, you must uninstall the local copy of the help.

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.

NOTE Showcase Customization Help is only available in English at this time.

Start Showcase in Kiosk Mode

Follow these steps to start Showcase in "Kiosk" mode (formerly known as "Presenter" mode). First, you need to create a shortcut that will start Showcase in this mode, using the "-kiosk" parameter.

To create a shortcut that starts Showcase in Kiosk mode:

1 In Windows Explorer, right-click inside the folder where you want to

place the shortcut.

2 Select New > Shortcut.

3 In the location box, enter the following:

Showcase_application_path_in_quotes -kiosk

So for example, your shortcut could look like this:

"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Showcase 2013\bin\Showcase.exe"

-kiosk

You could also add in the "-borderless" parameter, so that there are no main window borders and no heads-up display messages, as well as the "-fullscreen" parameter:

"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Showcase 2013\bin\Showcase.exe"

-kiosk -borderless -fullscreen

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Finally, if you want to specify an initial scene to open in Kiosk mode, use the

file parameter:

-file file_path_and_name_in_quotes

So, your shortcut could look like this:

"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Showcase 2013\bin\Showcase.exe"

-kiosk -borderless -fullscreen -file

"C:\Users\myaccount\Documents\mycomputer\MyScenes\My_Demo.a3s"

Once your shortcut is created, double-click it to run Showcase in Kiosk mode.

Remember that in Kiosk mode, Showcase only responds to Web server inputs. You will not be able to interact with Showcase without Web server inputs, and the only way to load a different scene during your Kiosk session is through the Web server.

TIP To close the Kiosk mode of Showcase without using a Web server, right-click it in the Windows task bar and select the Close command for your version of Windows.

For a complete list of available parameters and their descriptions, run Showcase from a Windows command prompt using the "-help" parameter; for example:

"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Showcase 2013\bin\Showcase.exe"

-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 > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information.

Hardware requirements

■ An 800MHz CPU

■ 4 GB RAM or more

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■ 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.

Graphics requirements

DirectX 9.0 capable graphics card with 256 MB or greater dedicated video memory with a minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 with True Color or 32-bit Color.

See Set up your graphics card (Windows) (page 28).

Operating system requirements

■ Microsoft

Windows 7 Enterprise 32-bit and 64-bit

Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit and 64-bit

Windows 7 Professional 32-bit and 64-bit

Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later, 32-bit

and 64-bit Edition*

*Certain elements of the application will have a different appearance when compared with Windows Vista or Windows 7.

■ Intel

Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon processor, 3.0 GHz or greater or Intel

Core2Duo or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 GHz or greater

■ Microsoft Windows

■ 4 GB or greater system memory

■ DirectX 9.0 capable graphics card with 512MB or greater dedicated video

XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7

memory

■ Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 with True Color or 32-bit Color

■ Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 (included with install)

■ 5 GB of free disk space

■ For Bamboo users, a tablet driver of 5.2.4-5 is recommended

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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 website, to meet the requirements, then install the 64-bit version of SketchBook Designer.

Disk space requirements

■ 5 GB of hard drive space for installation

Other software

■ Adobe

Acrobat® Reader version 6 or higher, is required to view the PDF

documentation. You can download a free copy of Acrobat Reader from

http://www.adobe.com.

■ Microsoft Internet Explorer

6 or later Web browser is required to view

the online help.

■ Flash plug-in to view animated tutorial sequences in your browser. Free

plug-ins are available from http://www.flash.com.

■ If a Wacom table is being used, update to the latest Wacom driver software

(http://www.wacom.com).

Graphics card setup

The graphics display performance in SketchBook Designer depends on the quality of your graphics card and on the option settings in the Display Properties window of your graphics card.

If your graphics card is not certified (see Graphics Requirements above), perform the following steps. These steps offer general guidelines only because each manufacturer has a unique set of display options.

To set up your graphics card.

1 Right-click your desktop, select Properties, then select the Settings

tab in the Display Properties window.

2 From the Color quality menu, select 32-bits of color for best color

quality in displayed images.

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3 Drag the Screen resolution slider to the best display resolution

supported by your hardware. The higher you set the display resolution, the more graphics card main memory you need. 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.

To examine the system capabilities of your Apple Macintosh computer

Do one of the following:

■ From the Apple menu, select About This Mac and click the More Info

button.

■ Double-click the Apple System Profiler application (Applications >

Utilities).

Apple System Profiler provides information about your computer, operating

system, disks, and applications.

System requirements

■ Apple Mac OS X 10.6 or greater

■ 64-bit Intel Core2 Duo 2.33 GHz or greater CPU

■ 2 GB RAM or greater, with 4GB or more highly recommended

■ NVIDIA GeForce or ATI Radeon graphics card with 512 MB or more

dedicated memory

■ Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 with True Color or 32-bit Color

■ Intuos 3 or higher tablet or Wacom Cintiq (R) active tablet is HIGHLY

recommended, using a tablet driver of 6.1.6-7 or higher (http://www.wa-

com.com)

Hardware requirements

■ 2GB RAM (4 GB recommended)

■ DVD-ROM drive

■ a valid serial number and product key (typically on the product box)

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■ To license and activate SketchBook Designer, you need the following:

■ for node-locked licenses: an internet connection

■ for floating licenses: a local network connection to an active license

server

Other software

■ Apple QuickTime

QuickTime and Preview are provided with the Mac operating system. You can also download Adobe® Acrobat® Reader version 6 or higher, from ht-

tp://www.adobe.com to view the PDF documentation.

■ Apple

■ Flash plug-in to view animated tutorial sequences in your browser. Free

Safari™ Web browser is required to view the online help.

plug-ins are available from http://www.flash.com.

and Preview (to view the PDF documentation).

Administrative Permission Requirements

To install SketchBook Designer, you must have administrator permissions. You do not need to have domain administrative permissions. See your system administrator for information about administrative permissions.

You do not need administrator permissions to run SketchBook Designer. You can run the program as a limited user.

Locating Your Serial Number and Product Key

When you install SketchBook Designer, you are prompted for your serial number and product key in the Product and User Information page, or the option of installing the product in trial mode. You may enter your product information at any time during your trial mode period if you opt to install the product in that mode.

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.

The serial number must contain a three-digit prefix followed by an eight-digit number. The product key consists of five characters.

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NOTE When you enter the serial number and product key, if you make a mistake, an X will appear next to the entry. If it's correct, a check appears.

The information you enter is permanently retained with the product. Because you can't change this information later without uninstalling, take care when entering the information. To review this product information later while the product is running, on the InfoCenter toolbar, click the drop-down arrow next to the 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

When you install SketchBook Designer, you are prompted for your serial number and product key in the Licensing page, or the option of installing the product in trial mode. You may enter your product information at any time during your trial mode period if you opt to install the product in that mode.

The serial number must contain a three-digit prefix followed by an eight-digit number. The product key consists of five characters.

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The information you enter is permanently retained with the product. Because you can't change this information later without uninstalling, take care when entering the information. To review this product information later, on the 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. You must have administrative permissions to install SketchBook Designer.

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Installing SketchBook Designer for Mac OS X

The installation program on the SketchBook Designer DVD guides you through installation. Install SketchBook Designer on each computer where you want to run it.

To install SketchBook Designer for Mac OS X

1 Insert the SketchBook Designer DVD into the drive of your computer.

The contents of the DVD appear in a new Finder window. If the SketchBook Designer 2013 Finder window does not open automatically, double-click the SketchBook Designer 2013 disk icon on your Desktop.

2 Double-click the SketchBook Designer 2013 package icon within

the SketchBook Designer 2013 folder to begin the installation process.

The SketchBook Designer Installation window appears. You can cancel the installation at any time by closing the installer window.

NOTE At various points during the installation, the installer may ask you to type in the name and password of an administrator account on the local machine.

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.

You can print or save this License Agreement for future reference. This agreement requires your acceptance for the SketchBook Designer software installation to continue. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the agreement, the installation process does not continue.

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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.

NOTE To locate this information, see Locating Your Serial Number and

Product Key (page 31)

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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.

The SketchBook Designer software and accompanying utilities are installed on your computer. The progress of the installation is indicated by the progress bar at the bottom of the installer’s window.

9 When all elements have been installed, a green check mark will appear

on the summary screen.

When finished, click Done.

It is not usually necessary to restart your computer after installing SketchBook Designer. If it is, the installation window will tell you so.

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Congratulations! You have now installed SketchBook Designer. Before you can run it, you must activate your license. See Register and Activate SketchBook Designer in this book.

The first time you start SketchBook Designer, the Product License Activation wizard is displayed. You can either activate SketchBook Designer at that time, or Try SketchBook Designer and activate it later. Until you register and enter a valid activation code for SketchBook Designer, you are operating the program in trial mode and the Product License Activation wizard is displayed for 30 days from the first time that you run the program.

If after 30 days of running SketchBook Designer in trial mode you have not registered and provided a valid activation code, your only option is to register and activate SketchBook Designer. You will not be able to run in trial mode after the 30 days expires. Once you register and activate SketchBook Designer, the Product License Activation wizard is no longer displayed.

NOTE

The licensing and activation of both and the add-in SketchBook Designer for AutoCAD are shared. Activating one will automatically activate the other. Also, their trial periods are linked, so that a trial for one will start the trial for the other, even if not yet installed.

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.

To register and activate SketchBook Designer

1 Do one of the following:

■ (Windows XP) Click Start menu ➤ Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤

SketchBook Designer ➤ SketchBook Designer .

■ (Windows Vista and Windows 7) Click Start menu ➤ All Programs

➤ Autodesk ➤ SketchBook Designer ➤ SketchBook Designer .

■ If the SketchBook Designer for AutoCAD add-in is installed, you must

launch AutoCAD to access the add-in.

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NOTE

Registering and activating either SketchBook Designer or SketchBook Designer for AutoCAD will register and activate both products on your system, even if they are installed at different times.

2 In the SketchBook Designer Product License Activation wizard, select

Activate, and then click Next.

This starts the activation process.

3 Click Register and Activate (Get an Activation Code).

4 Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

If you do not have Internet access, or if you want to use another method of registration, you can register and activate 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.

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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. To install the products, users navigate to the deployment folder and double-click an installer shortcut (.LNK file).

NOTE The installer referenced in this guide applies only to Windows operating

systems. However, some of the concepts and procedures may be useful to administrators of Autodesk products on Linux or Mac OS X networks.

Some essential facts about deployments:

■ Deployments can be created for network licenses or multi-seat stand-alone

licenses.

■ Multiple deployments with different configurations can exist in the same

folder, sharing the same administrative image, which is a set of installation files.

■ Each deployment installs products in a single language. If you need to install

products in different languages, each language requires a separate deployment.

■ An existing deployment can form the basis for creating another deployment

with a different configuration.

■ Deployments can be configured to generate a log file for each installation.

Network administrators can use these log files for troubleshooting.

■ Each deployment creates a subfolder, <deployment name>\SMS_SCCM scripts,

which contains two documents to help you with the distribution of deployments using Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM): SMS_SCCM_ReadMe.txt and <deployment name>_SCCM.txt.

Deploying Language Packs

AutoCAD-based products, Inventor, and 3ds Max can use separate language packs to add one or more additional language versions to an installed product. Each language pack provides user interface strings, message text, and documentation in a specific language, without duplicating the product software. 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.

Planning a Deployment

Check Deployment Readiness

This checklist identifies preliminary tasks to complete, information to gather, and decisions to make before creating a network deployment.

TIP To review deployment settings, including details of product configuration, you can create a test deployment. After the learning process, you can delete the test deployment.

Deployment Checklist

Review the system requirements by clicking the System Requirements link in the installer. Confirm that your network, servers, and client computers meet these system requirements.

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Deployment Checklist

Understand the general process for installing the type of license you have purchased. For a network license deployment, know the license server name(s), and the type of license server model that was specified at the time of license purchase. For more information, see Determine the License Server Model (page 43)

Install and activate any network administrator tools and utilities. For example, if you are using a network license, install the Network License Manager from the installer.

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.

If your product has language options, decide which language to use for each deployment.

NOTE Languages can be included when you initially create a deployment, or when you create a new deployment configuration, but not when you modify a deployment.

Determine whether to create log files on individual computers, in the deployment folder, or both.

Determine whether to run installations in silent mode.

NOTE When products are installed in silent mode, the user's system can automatically reboot without warning when the installation is complete.

Identify other applicable configuration settings such as defined search paths, locations of support files, and whether to automatically install service packs.

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Determine the Installation Type

When you set up your deployment, you specify the installation type by target platform and license 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.

License Type

Specify one of the following license types in the installer, based on the type of license you purchased:

Network License With this license type, you install the product to computers on a network, along with the files and registry entries that allow the product to communicate with the Network License Manager (NLM) on one or more servers. You also define the NLM configuration. When an Autodesk product starts up on a client computer, it requests a license from NLM, then returns it when the product is stopped. Computers running the product based on a network installation do not require individual activation. For more information, see Determine the License Server Model (page 43).

A major advantage of a network license is that you can install the product on more systems than the number of licenses you have purchased (for example, purchase 25 licenses, but install on 40 computers). At any one time, the product runs on the maximum number of computers for which you have licenses, so you get true floating licenses.

Stand-Alone License This license type is for multi-seat stand-alone installations where a single serial number and product key are used to install products on multiple computers. With this license type you do not use NLM to manage product licensing. Instead, installation, registration, and activation occur on each computer. After the first activation using the multi-seat stand-alone serial number and product key, activation occurs automatically for all computers using this deployment, as long as they are connected to the Internet.

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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. The Network License Manager (NLM) is

installed on a single server, so license management and activity is restricted to this server. A single license file records the total number of licenses available on the server.

■ Distributed license server model. Licenses are distributed across more

than one server. A unique license file is required for each server. To create a distributed license server, you must run NLM on each server that is part of the distributed server pool.

■ Redundant license server model. Three servers are available to

authenticate each license. With this configuration, licenses continue to be monitored and issued as long as at least two servers are functional. The license file on all three servers is the same, and you must run NLM on each server.

Each of these license server models is described in detail in the Licensing Guide. It is recommended that you also read that guide before you deploy the product. You can find the Licensing Guide by clicking the Installation Help link in the installer.

Configure Individual Products

When you create a deployment, you can accept the default settings for any product you choose to install, or you can configure these settings to create a custom deployment. Configuration details for each product are usually covered in a product-specific appendix to this guide. It is recommended that you review these appendices, and determine the right settings for each product in your deployment.

To configure product settings, on the Create Deployment page of the installer, ensure that the product is selected for installation, and then click the product in the scrolling list. The configuration panel opens.

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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. For more information, see Modify a Deployment (page 48).

Most products allow you to choose an installation type, either Typical to select the most common options, or Custom to review options in more detail.

Some other common product settings are as follows:

■ User preferences for product behavior

■ Installation of support files, such as material libraries

■ Access to online resources

Click Installation Help for further information specific to your product or suite.

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.

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.

You can add multiple service packs to a deployment only if the service packs are locally stored, not if you are downloading them from autodesk.com.

NOTE If the deployment process for the main product is canceled or fails, the service pack installation will automatically be canceled.

Two options are available for including service packs in deployments:

■ Append the Service Pack onto the Deployment. When you append

a service pack, the service pack is applied to the current deployment only. Multiple service packs may be appended to a deployment. The service pack file is included in the deployment and the service pack is applied after the product is deployed.

■ Merge the Service Pack into the Administrative Image MSI File.

With this option, the service pack is merged into the administrative image.

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Once merged, a service pack cannot be removed from the administrative image.

To extract a Microsoft Installer Patch (MSP) file from a service pack

1 Download the service pack from the Support site for your product.

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. Here is the general command format:

<local_drive:>\<patch_name>.exe /e

<local_drive:>\<patch_name>.msp

Here is an example:

ProductSP1.exe /e ./ProductSP1.msp

where ProductSP1.exe is the name of the downloaded patch and ProductSP1.msp is the name of the extracted file. Using ‘./’ in front of the

extraction file name places the extracted file in the same folder as the original executable. The “e” command line switch extracts the MSP file from the executable.

To include a service pack with the deployment

To include a service pack with a deployment, an MSP file must be extracted from the downloaded service pack executable.

1 On the Include Service Packs page, click the Browse button.

2 In the Open dialog box, locate the service pack you want to include with

the deployment.

3 Select the MSP file and click Open.

4 Specify whether you want to append the service pack to the deployment

or merge the service pack into the administrative image.

5 Click Next.

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 create deployments in the network share, and point users to this location to

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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.

You can create a deployment folder on a network share as part of the process of creating the deployment. If you plan to create several deployments of the same product or suite, configured for different user groups, then these deployments can share the same administrative image, and the shortcuts can reside in the same folder. However, if you plan to create deployments of different products or suites, it is recommended that you create separate product folders on the network share before starting to create deployments.

For more information on how to create a network share, see the documentation for your operating system.

Creating a Deployment

Create an Original Deployment

Use this procedure to create a new deployment from the installer. In the process, you can create a default deployment by accepting the default configuration of each installed product, or you can create a custom deployment by customizing the configuration settings of one or more products in the deployment.

To create an original deployment

1 Close all running applications on your computer.

2 Start the installer.

3 On the first page, if language choices are available, select a language for

the deployment instructions, and then click Create Deployment.

4 On the Configure <name> page, Administrative Image section, specify

the following data:

a Enter a descriptive name for the deployment that identifies the

user group, platform, or other attribute to differentiate this deployment from others.

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b Enter the path or browse to the shared network folder where you

want to create and store your administrative image. Users install the program from this location.

NOTE For information on how to create a network share, see Create

a Network Share (page 45).

c Select either 32-bit or 64-bit for the target operating system.

d Choose whether to include only the products required by this

configuration.

■ If selected, the deployment cannot be modified in future to

include additional products.

■ If unselected, the administrative image will include all possible

products, so the current deployment can be modified in any way.

5 In the Installation Settings section, select one or more of these

options:

■ Silent mode runs the installation in background, without prompting

the user for any input.

NOTE Silent mode can automatically restart the user's computer without warning after installation.

■ Log file on each workstation can enable users to review and

troubleshoot their own installations.

■ Network log file in a central location supports the network

administrator in reviewing data for all installations.

NOTE The network log file must be in a shared folder where users of the deployment have read-write access. 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.

8 If you are sure that the product information is correct, click Next.

9 On the Create Deployment Configuration page, select the products to

include in the deployment.

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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.

Configuration settings vary widely by product. For more information, click Installation Help to see the product documentation.

11 Click Create to create the deployment.

After the deployment is created, the Deployment Configuration Complete page opens, presenting useful paths to the new deployment and a link for registering products online.

12 After you have finished using this screen, click Finish.

Modify a Deployment

Inside each deployment folder is a Tools folder that contains a shortcut (.LNK file) named Create & Modify a Deployment. You can use this shortcut to

■ Create a new deployment configuration

■ Create a new deployment configuration that uses an existing deployment

as a template

■ Modify the configuration of an existing deployment

The installer pages guide you through the process, similar to when creating an original deployment. If your original administrative image was set to include only products required by the deployment configuration, then your options for creating or modifying the deployment are limited. In particular, you cannot add products to the deployment that are not in the original administrative image. Conversely, if your original administrative image was not set to include only the required products, then it includes all product files. As a result, you can add products when you modify this deployment or when you create new deployment configurations.

To modify a deployment

1 Open the shared network folder that contains the deployment.

2 In the Tools folder, double-click the Create & Modify a Deployment

shortcut.

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The installer opens at the Modify Deployment page.

3 Click through the deployment configuration pages, and select the

required options.

4 Click Create Deployment.

Direct Users to the Administrative Image

After you have created the deployment, users can install the program using the shortcut (.LNK file) located in the deployment folder with the administrative image. The shortcut name matches the deployment name that you specified when creating the deployment. Notify users of the shortcut name and location. Instruct them to double-click the shortcut to start the installation. If the deployment uses silent mode, advise users to keep other applications closed during the installation, because their computers might restart automatically after products are installed.

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).

■ Group Policy Objects (GPOs). See Use Group Policies to Run a Deploy-

ment (page 53).

■ Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). See Use

Microsoft SCCM to Deploy Products (page 57).

■ Imaging Software. See Distribute Products Using Imaging Software

(page 61).

Use Batch Files to Deploy the Program

A batch file executes a set of commands. Installation batch files are useful for installation of stand-alone or network licensed programs on computers that

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are connected to a network. These files are also useful for installing service packs, extensions, and object enablers on a network.

The batch file consists of one or more commands, as well as command switches that specify options, and flags that modify the options. An installation script also contains path names.

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.

Sample Installation Batch Files

The sample batch files in this section install AutoCAD in typical configurations for stand-alone or network licensed versions. To make it easy to copy this sample batch file and substitute your own information, the same names are used throughout for variables.

Notes

<mediaDriveLetter> is the drive letter where the media is mounted or the setup.exe file is stored

Install options used here include /t (setup is executed by script) and /qb (display a basic user interface). Others such as /w (log nonfatal warnings) are defined for Microsoft Msiexec command line, and documented on the MS TechNet website.

<SerialPrefix> is the first 3 digits of the serial number

<SerialPostFix> is the last 8 digits of the serial number

<ProdKey> is the Product Key

<lang> is the IETF language tag, for example en-US for English-United States

<eula_lang> is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard for the country for example US = United States

Stand-Alone License

<mediaDriveLetter>\setup.exe /t /qb /language <lang> /c ACAD: INSTALLDIR="%programFiles%\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2013" ACADSERIALPREFIX=<SerialPrefix>ACADSERIALNUMBER=<SerialPostFix>

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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" ACADSERVERPATH="<FlexLicenseServer> 000000000000"

Notes

For network licenses, ACADSTANDALONENETWORKTYPE identifies the type of license being installed. It has three possible values: 0 for both network and stand-alone, 1 for stand-alone, and 3 for network.

<FlexLicenseServer> is the network license server.

Distributed 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" ACAD_LICENSESERVER_DISTRIBUTED="1" ACADLICENSESERVERTYPE="Distributed Server License" ACADLICENSETYPE="Network License" ACADSERVERPATH="@<server1>;@<server2>;@<server3>;"

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<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.

Run Batch Files

After creating a batch file, you move it to a server or use a mapped drive letter or a UNC (universal naming convention) path. If you place it on a server for users to run, create a shared folder on the server, and then add users to the share with the rights they need. Users who just run the batch file can have read-only access to the shared folder.

Next, in another server location, create a directory for each product you want to install. Copy the installation files to this directory from the product media. You may also want to create directories for service packs, extensions, and your own customization tools.

Use one of the following methods to run an installation batch file:

■ Run the batch file manually at each individual computer. To run the

installation, paste the batch file into the Run dialog box or run it from the Windows command prompt.

■ Send an email to each user who should run the batch file, with the UNC

path and any required instructions.

■ Email the batch file to each user with instructions for use.

■ Set up the batch file so that it runs on login.

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Use Group Policies to Run a Deployment

With group policies, you can advertise and install a program by assigning a deployment to computers. A deployment that is assigned to a computer can be used by any user of that computer. Generally, you would assign the deployment to a computer that is shared by several 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 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.

The following section outlines the advantages and disadvantages of using group policies.

Advantages

■ Works well with deployment functionality.

■ Allows you to add custom files to a deployment.

■ Allows deployment to computers rather than to users.

Disadvantages

■ Prohibits the passing of command-line parameters to an MSI executable.

You must use scripts instead.

■ Prohibits customization of application settings, other than what is set

while creating a deployment.

Autodesk products typically have software prerequisites that must be installed on a computer to support the Autodesk product. In particular, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, Fusion, and the Fusion plug-in must be installed prior to using group policies. Before deploying products, consult the System Requirements for each product, and ensure that these are installed on the computer where the program will being installed.

Distributing a program through group policies involves three main steps:

1 Create an application distribution share point. The application

distribution share point is created when you create a deployment. See

Create an Original Deployment (page 46) to create a deployment.

2 Assign the deployment to a computer. See Use Group Policies to

Assign a Deployment to Computers (page 54).

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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 Computers

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.

NOTE For more information, go to Microsoft TechNet and search for "Group Policy Management Console".

To assign a deployment to a computer

1 Start the Group Policy Management Console (gpmc.msc).

2 Right-click the organizational unit where you want to create the group

policy object (GPO). Then select Create and Link a GPO Here and name the Group Policy.

3 Edit the policy.

4 In the Group Policy Object Editor dialog box, under Software Settings,

right-click Software Installation, and click New ➤ Package.

5 In the Open dialog box, navigate to the administrative image created by

the deployment process. Navigate to AdminImage\<processor type>\<product name folder>. The processor type is either x86 or x64, depending on the processor type for which you created your deployment.

Examples

For x86 deployments:

\\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x86\acad

For x64 deployments:

\\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x64\acad

6 Select the Windows Installer Packages file called acad-<deployment

name>.msi. Click Open.

If the deployment was called “Design 2013 32 bit,” then the deployment’s MSI file would be acad-Design 2013 32 bit.msi.

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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.

12 Click OK to complete the package.

Adding a Language Pack

If your product uses language packs, you may need to add a language pack to your package.

To add a language pack

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.

2 In the Open dialog box, navigate to the location of the administrative

image that you specified when creating the deployment. Navigate to AdminImage\<processor type>\<locale>\acad\acadlp.msi. Click Open.

The <locale> used in the examples is en-us for US English.

Examples

For x86 deployments: \\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x86\en-us\acad

For x64 deployments: \\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x64\en-us\acad

3 In the Deploy Software dialog box select Advanced and click OK.

4 In the <product name> Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, click

Add.

5 In the Open dialog box, select the Transform Package file called

acad-<deployment name>.mst located at AdminImage\<processor type>\acad. Click Open.

6 In the <product name> Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, click

Add.

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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.

2 In the Open dialog box, navigate to the location of the administrative

image that you specified when creating the deployment. Navigate to AdminImage\<processor type>\<locale>\acadps.msi. Click Open.

The <locale> used in the examples is en-us for US English.

Examples

For x86 deployments: \\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x86\en-us\acad

For x64 deployments: \\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x64\en-us\acad

3 In the Deploy Software dialog box select Advanced and click OK.

4 In the <product name> Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, click

Add.

5 In the Open dialog box, select the Transform Package file called

acad-<deployment name>.mst located at AdminImage\<processor type>\acad. Click Open.

6 In the <product name> Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, click

Add.

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.

The GPO is now assigned to all computers that are members of the organizational unit for which the GPO was created. The next time a computer in the organizational unit is restarted, the program will be installed and will be available for all users of the computer. See Verify a Group Policy Deployment (page 57) to confirm that the group policy has been created correctly.

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Verify a Group Policy Deployment

To verify that this deployment has been correctly assigned to a computer, restart a computer that is in the organizational unit for which the group policy was created. The program installation begins before the login prompt is displayed. The operating system displays group policy messages, including a message indicating the installation of any managed software.

After logging in, double-click the program icon on the desktop to complete the installation and start the program.

NOTE If problems arise, an entry is logged in the system's Event Viewer, under Applications.

Use Microsoft SCCM to Deploy Products

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) allows you to manage software distribution to selected target systems through a remote process. For more information about this topic, go to Microsoft TechNet and search for "System Center Configuration Manager".

Each deployment includes a folder <deployment name>\SMS_SCCM scripts, which contains two documents to help you with SCCM deployments: 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.

2 Create a source directory using the Create Deployment procedure in the

installer. See Set Up a Source Directory for SCCM (page 58).

3 Create an SCCM package to deploy to your target systems, and notify

users that the software package is available. See Create the SCCM Software

Installation Package (page 58).

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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.

Set Up a Source Directory for SCCM

When you use SCCM to deploy Autodesk products, you set up the source directory using the Create Deployment process in the installer.

The Create Deployment process creates an administrative image that is used by SCCM to distribute the Autodesk products to the target systems. The location of the administrative image is the package source directory.

To learn more about deployments and setting up the source directory for Autodesk software, see About Deployments (page 39).

NOTE Before trying to configure SCCM to deploy the product, it is recommended that you test your deployment to ensure that it can install the product successfully.

To test your deployment

1 Log on to a Windows computer as a user who has administrative

privileges.

2 Navigate to the source directory where your administrative image was

created.

3 Double-click the deployment shortcut created by the deployment process.

The program is either installed, or error information is written to the log file at %temp%.

Create the SCCM Software Installation Package

After creating the source directory using the deployment process, 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 to users. The deployment process creates the files and instructions, but SCCM must be configured to use these files.

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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. Click Next.

6 In the Package Identification dialog box, enter the information for Name,

Version, Publisher, Language and any comments. Click Next.

7 In the Source Files dialog box, make selections for where SCCM retrieves

the files and how it manages them. Select “Always Obtain Files from a Source Directory”. Click Next.

8 In the Source Directory dialog box, specify the location of the source

directory. Click Next.

9 In the Distribution Points dialog box, select the distribution point(s).

This is the location from which the software package will be deployed to the target computers. Click Next.

10 In the Program Identification dialog box, enter the name of your

program. This is the name that displays in Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel. In the Command Line field, enter

.\AdminImage\setup.exe /W /Q /I .\AdminImage\<deployment name>.ini /language en-us. For example, if your deployment is named "Adsk-2012", you would enter .\AdminImage\setup.exe /W /Q /I .\AdminImage\Adsk-2012.ini /language en-us. Click Next.

NOTE This example assumes the language pack you wish to install is US English. About the flags, /W indicates SMS and SCCM, /Q indicates a silent install, and /I indicates a deployment installation.

11 In the Program Properties dialog box, Program Can Run drop-down list,

select how you want your program to install. Your choices are

■ Only When a User is Logged On

■ Whether or Not a User is Logged On

■ Only When No User is Logged On

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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.

13 In the Advertise Program dialog box, select Yes to advertise the program

to users. Click Next.

14 In the Select a Program to Advertise dialog box, select the package you

want to advertise. Click Next.

15 In the Select Program ➤ Advertisement Target dialog box, select the

collection of people to whom you want to advertise, or create a new collection.

16 In the Select Program ➤ Advertisement Name dialog box, enter or

change the name of your advertisement. Add any comments to further describe the advertisement. Click Next.

17 In the Select Program ➤ Advertisement Subcollection dialog box, select

one of the following options:

■ Advertise this Program to an Existing Collection

■ 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:

■ If the installation process is mandatory, select Yes, Assign the Program.

■ If the installation process is optional, select No, Do Not Assign the

Program.

Click Next.

21 In the Summary dialog box, verify your advertisement information. Use

the back buttons to make any changes. To finish, click Next.

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Distribute Products Using Imaging Software

You can use imaging software, such as Norton Ghost, to create a master image to distribute Autodesk products. Once created, the master image can be replicated to other computers throughout your facility.

IMPORTANT Autodesk does not recommend or support the distribution of products using imaging software. However, if you plan to use this method of distribution, please review the following instructions carefully.

The use of imaging software can result in conflicts with product licensing, incomplete installations, and problems with activation.

NOTE If you experience licensing instability in a SATA RAID environment, using imaging software to distribute Autodesk products can cause product activation problems, such as an “Activation code limit exceeded” situation.

Distribute Multi-Seat Stand-Alone Products

You can use a master image to distribute a multi-seat stand-alone product to multiple computers.

NOTE When using Norton Ghost, you must use the -ib switch to include the boot sector in your master image. 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 more information, see Clean a Master System and Restore the Operating System (page 63).

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 Create an Original Deployment (page 46).

2 Install the Autodesk product from the deployment onto the master

computer.

3 On the master computer, create a master image, including the boot

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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. For more

information, see Create an Original Deployment (page 46).

2 Install the product from the deployment onto the master computer.

NOTE A license server must be running, and each computer must be connected to the network in order for the product to obtain a license.

3 After the product 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 computer’s AdLM folder (and Product Licenses folder, if present) to either another computer or a disc before you reformat the computer.

To restore a product using a master image

1 Exit the application. Do not run the application again until after you

have completed this procedure.

2 In Windows Explorer, copy the AdLM folder from the appropriate path

shown below to a location other than the disc that will be restored.

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\FLEXnet

3 Reformat the computer and restore the master image.

NOTE Do not perform a low-level format of the hard drive.

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4 Copy the AdLM folder that you created in step 2 to its original location

on the reformatted computer.

NOTE When you restore the disc image, any files that were altered are put back in their original state and ready to use again. The license files are preserved, and no reactivation of products is necessary.

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.

For example, if you use Norton’s GDISK utility, use the following command:

gdisk 1 /diskwipe

Where 1 is the hard disk that is being wiped.

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 media to install

the operating system.

Installation Questions

This section provides answers to some frequently asked questions about installation and deployment. For additional advice and assistance, go to

Autodesk Support, click your product name, and search in the Knowledgebase

for your product.

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Licensing Questions

What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?

A stand-alone license supports one or more Autodesk products for an individual user. Similarly, a multi-seat stand-alone license supports a specific number of users. While the software can be installed on additional computers in your facility, the licensed number of users cannot be exceeded.

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 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.

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. The Network License Manager provides centralized control of licenses, including their registration, activation, and distribution to users. One main advantage of a network license is that you can install products on more computers than the number of licenses you have purchased. For example, you can purchase 25 licenses but install them on 40 computers for ease of access. At any one time, products can run on the maximum number of computers for which you have licenses. This means you get a true floating license. A network licensing system can also be configured to allow users to borrow a license for a limited time to use on a computer disconnected from the network.

What is SAMreport-Lite?

SAMreport-Lite is a report generator that helps you monitor the usage of network licenses for products that use FLEXnet™. SAMreport-Lite is not distributed with Autodesk products, but it is available from Autodesk.

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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. If you plan to create several deployments of the same product or suite, configured for different user groups, then these deployments can share the same administrative images, and the shortcuts can reside in the same folder. Any subfolders inside a shared folder are automatically shared.

For more information on network shares, see Create a Network Share (page

45).

When should I select all products for the administrative image, and can I add products later?

If you include all products in your deployment, the administrative image will be larger, but you will be able to modify the deployment or create new ones without restrictions. If you select the checkbox "Include only products required by this deployment configuration", the resulting deployment includes a subset of the available products. Any modifications to this deployment, or additional deployments based on the first one, will be limited to the same set of products or fewer.

It is recommended that you include all available products if you plan to create multiple deployments from this administrative image with different product mixes, and prefer not to use the installation media again. If there are products you will never use, or if you do not expect to create additional deployments, you should select a subset of products.

You can create another deployment later, and include additional products, but to do this you need to create a new administrative image from the installation media.

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What are the profiles associated with user computer settings?

Profiles are created on the Profiles tab of the Options dialog box. Profiles can contain configuration settings for just about anything that is not a drawing based system variable. For example, a profile can contain things like support paths, grip settings, and plot settings.

When you specify a profile on the Specify User Preferences page during the deployment process, it ensures a standard configuration for all computers that use that deployment to install the product.

What happens if I choose to append or merge service packs?

When you append a service pack, it is applied to the current deployment only. The service pack file is included in the deployment, and the service pack is applied after the product is deployed.

When you merge a service pack, the service pack is merged into the administrative image. Once merged, a service pack cannot be removed from the administrative image.

You can choose to append or merge service packs from the product configuration panel when creating a deployment.

Where can I check if service packs are available for my software?

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. To extract the MSP file from the executable,

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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, you need to open some TCP/IP ports on the server for license-related communication. Open port 2080 for adskflex, and open ports 27000 through 27009 for lmgrd.

Uninstall and Maintenance Questions

How can I see what is included in a default installation?

To see what is installed during a default installation, go through the installation process to the Product Configuration page. The products selected here are installed in a default installation. If you click a selected product box to open the configuration panel, you can see the default settings for subcomponents and features.

Is it possible to change the installation folder when adding or removing features?

After your product is installed, you cannot change the installation path. Changing the path while adding features results in program corruption, so it is not an option.

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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 it?

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.

If an attempt to repair an installation fails, reinstalling is the next best option.

Do I need the original media to reinstall my product?

Yes. When reinstalling a product, you are prompted to load the original media. If the product was installed from a network deployment, you need access to the original deployment, unaltered by later changes such as the addition of a service pack.

When I uninstall my software, what files are left on my system?

If you uninstall the product, some files remain on your computer such as files you created or edited (for example, drawings or custom menus).

Your license file also stays on your computer when you uninstall your product. If you reinstall on the same computer, the license information remains valid; you do not have to reactivate the product.

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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.

administrative image A collection of shared file resources created by the deployment process and used to install the program to network computers.

deployment The process of installing Autodesk products to one or more computers on a network.

hot fix Autodesk terminology for a minor application patch that contains a few code fixes.

installation image A deployment that consists of one or more MSI files and their associated data files, any associated transforms, additional user-specified custom files, profile, and registry settings.

language family A set of languages (core product, plus language packs) that are distributed together, typically based on a geographic grouping. 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.

License Transfer Utility A tool used to transfer a stand-alone license for an Autodesk product from one computer to another, using Autodesk servers. Both the source and target computers require Internet access.

multi-seat stand-alone installation A type of installation in which multiple stand-alone seats of the product are installed using a single serial number.

network license installation A type of installation in which the product is installed on multiple computers, but the distribution of licenses is handled by the Network License Manager.

patch A software update to an application.

service pack Autodesk terminology for a major application patch that typically

includes many code fixes.

silent mode An installation that proceeds without any explicit user input. No dialog boxes are presented that require interaction from the user.

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Licensing Guide

Introduction

License Types

Autodesk provides two main types of licenses:

■ A stand-alone license supports one or more Autodesk products for an

individual user. This license type also has a multi-seat version that supports a specific number of users. The software can be installed on additional computers in your facility, but the number of concurrent users is limited.

■ 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. However, NLM can be configured to allow a user to borrow a license and disconnect from the network until a specified return date. A borrowed license is only returned to NLM on the return date, or sooner if the user chooses to return it early.

Autodesk supports dynamic product usage and license behaviors. You can purchase a specific type of behavior with a specific license and change that license at a later date without having to uninstall and reinstall the Autodesk product.

License usage types

NOTE All license types are available as stand-alone and network except for the

Student Portfolio license, which is available as stand-alone only.

Commercial A license for a product that was purchased commercially.

Not for Resale A license for a product that is not sold commercially.

Educational (EDU)/Institution A license designed specifically for educational

institutions.

Student Portfolio A license for students who are using an Autodesk product as part of their curriculum.

License behaviors

Trial A license that allows individuals to run a product or suite in trial mode for a specified time period, usually 30 days. The trial period starts the first time you launch the product, or one of the products in the suite. You can activate and register the license at any time, before or after the trial period expires.

Permanent Allows permanent use of an Autodesk product.

Term Extendable Allows access to an Autodesk product for a limited time.

The term can be extended at any time.

Term Non-Extendable Allows access to an Autodesk product for a limited time. The term cannot be extended.

License models

Standard Applies to an activated stand-alone license.

Capacity Applies to a usage-based license. In this model, the user pays a fee

that varies according to the amount of time that the product is actually used.

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.

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Activation cannot occur if the serial number and product key combination is invalid, or if the user is disconnected from the Internet. In such cases, the user must contact Autodesk to resolve the situation. Some products provide instructions for offline registration. This can involve generating a request code, sending it to Autodesk, and then receiving an activation code to enter on a product screen to complete the activation process.

If you upgrade your product from an earlier version, you may need to provide your old serial number. For more information on activation, go to Autodesk

Licensing and select the FAQ link.

NOTE If you are installing and using an Autodesk product on both operating systems of a dual-boot operating system, you must obtain a separate activation code for each operating system.

Registration

Depending on your product, registration is optional or required. If required, you are prompted to create an Autodesk User ID associated with an individual or company account. If registration is optional, you can choose to postpone it, and you will be reminded periodically to register. The Autodesk website where you register products is https://registeronce.autodesk.com.

Stand-Alone Licensing

Introduction to Stand-Alone Licenses

A stand-alone license authorizes a single user to use the specified Autodesk product. The product can be installed on more than one computer, but multiple instances of the same product cannot be running concurrently on different computers.

Stand-alone licensing allows you to use your Autodesk product in trial mode for a specified period, usually 30 days, from the first time you start the product. 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.

The licensing process creates a license file and a minor change to the computer's file system. These changes remain on your computer when you

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uninstall your product. If you reinstall your Autodesk product on the same computer, the license remains valid. You do not have to reactivate the product.

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 when started for the first time if an Internet connection is available, and if the serial number and product key combination is registered correctly with Autodesk.

A multi-seat stand-alone license can be deployed efficiently to multiple computers on a network from an image created by the Create Deployment option in the installer.

For more information about multi-seat stand-alone installation and deployments, see the Network Administrator's Guide for your product, or go to

www.autodesk.com/licensing.

Manage Your Stand-Alone License

View Product License Information

You can view detailed information about your Autodesk product license, such as the serial number, license usage type and behavior.

To view product license information

1 Start your Autodesk product.

2 Click Help ➤ About, or About [Product Name].

3 In the About window, click Product Information or Product License

Information.

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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.

To save license information as a text file

1 Start your Autodesk product.

2 Click Help ➤ About or About [Product Name].

3 In the About window, click Product Information or Product License

Information.

4 In the Product License Information dialog box, click Save As.

5 In the Save As dialog box, name the file, choose a location where you

want to save the file, and then click Save.

6 In the Product License Information dialog box, click Close.

Update Your Serial Number

You typically update your serial number for a stand-alone license when you purchase a new license in order to change the license type or behavior. For example, you would do this if you want to convert an educational license to a commercial license, or if you want to extend the term of a term extendable license. When you update a license, you do not need to uninstall and reinstall the product. The new license includes a new serial number that you enter in the Product License Information dialog box.

Your serial number is located on the outside of the product packaging or in the Autodesk Upgrade and Licensing Information email you received when you downloaded your product.

When you register and activate your product, your serial number is submitted to Autodesk over the Internet, if a connection is available.

If you have a suite of products that use a single serial number, only the first product you register and activate displays the updated serial number. For other products to display the serial number, you must update them from the Help menu.

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To update your serial number

1 Start your Autodesk product.

2 Click Help ➤ About, or About [Product Name].

3 In the About window, click Product Information or Product License

Information.

4 In the Product License Information dialog box, click Update.

5 In the Update the Serial Number dialog box, enter your product serial

number.

NOTE If you have lost your serial number, go to www.autodesk.com/contactus for assistance.

6 Click Activate. The updated serial number is displayed.

NOTE In some cases, you must restart the product to display the updated serial number.

7 In the Product License Information dialog box, click Close.

Transfer Your Stand-Alone License

About the License Transfer Utility

The License Transfer Utility is used only with stand-alone licenses. It transfers a product license online from one computer to another, and ensures that the product works only on the computer that contains the license. A single license applies to all products in a product suite. When you transfer the license, any installed products of the suite are disabled on the exporting computer, and enabled on the importing computer.

For some Windows-based products, you can install the License Transfer Utility from the 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 user ID and password, available from the Autodesk Register Once website(https://re-

gisteronce.autodesk.com).

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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.

The License Transfer Utility is a custom stand-alone installation option. During installation, a shortcut is created. A shortcut is installed once per product, per computer.

You can transfer a license to another computer temporarily or permanently. For example, a temporary transfer enables you to use the Autodesk product on a mobile computer while your main computer is being repaired or replaced.

License transfers rely on the product serial number. Before an Autodesk license can be exported, it must be activated with the serial number and product key. During license import, a previously activated and exported license is imported to a product or suite installed with the same serial number. The activation is transferred to the importing computer, completing the license transfer.

The maximum number of concurrent license exports is equal to the number of seats you own. For example, if your license covers five seats you can have up to five license exports in progress at any time.

When you upgrade your Autodesk product, you can no longer perform online license transfers of the previous license.

Although the License Transfer Utility allows you to transfer your product license between computers, your license agreement may not allow the installation of an Autodesk product on more than one computer. Read your license agreement to find out whether your product license permits the use of the License Transfer Utility.

Export a License

A license is exported when the License Transfer Utility moves a product license from a computer to the online Autodesk server.

The license can be exported as public or private:

■ Public means that anyone using the same serial number and their own

user ID and password can import that license.

■ Private means that you are reserving that license for yourself and the

license can only be imported with the same serial number, user ID, and password that were used when it was exported.

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If it has not been imported, a private license becomes public after 14 days.

To export a license

1 On the computer where you want to export the license, start the License

Transfer Utility.

■ On a Windows computer, click Start menu and navigate to Autodesk

➤ [Product Name] ➤ License Transfer Utility.

■ For a Mac OS X or Linux computer, see the appendix for your product

for information on how to start the License Transfer Utility.

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

4 On the License Export page, confirm the export information.

5 If you want to make the license available as a public import, click Make

the license available as a public import.

6 Click Export.

7 On the License Export Confirmation page, click Finish.

Import a License

A license is imported when the License Transfer Utility moves a previously exported product license from the online Autodesk server to a computer. The import action completes the license transfer process, and transfers the product activation to the importing computer. The presence of an active license allows your Autodesk product to run on that computer.

To import a license

1 On the computer where you want to import the license, start the License

Transfer Utility.

■ On a Windows computer, click Start menu and navigate to Autodesk

➤ [Product Name] ➤ License Transfer Utility.

■ For a Mac OS X or Linux computer, see the appendix for your product

for information on how to start the License Transfer Utility.

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The Import the License dialog box displays the Autodesk product name and serial number.

NOTE If you are importing a license to replace a trial license, you will see the Update the Serial Number and Product Key dialog box. In this case, enter the required data, and then click 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

4 On the License Import Confirmation page, click Finish.

The license is now imported to the computer and you can run your Autodesk product on this computer. If you want to transfer the license to another computer, repeat the export and import procedures.

Troubleshoot a Stand-Alone License Error

Preserving a License When Hardware Changes

If you replace or reconfigure hardware on the computer where your Autodesk product license resides, the stand-alone license might fail, with the result that you will not be able to use your product.

To prevent damage to your product license, use the License Transfer Utility to export your license file before changing the hardware. After the hardware change, you can import the license file back. For information about using the License Transfer Utility, see About the License Transfer Utility (page 76).

NOTE If you get a license error when you change your hardware, you may have to reactivate your license. See Activation (page 72).

Reinstalling an Operating System

If you reinstall your operating system on the computer where your Autodesk license resides, the license might fail. You will not be able to use your product. To resolve a license error in this case, you must reactivate your product. See

Activation (page 72).

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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.

1 Locate one of the following folders and make a backup copy:

■ (Windows XP) C:\Documents And Settings\All Users\Application

Data\FLEXnet

■ (Windows 7 or Vista) C:\ProgramData\FLEXnet

2 Reinstall the operating system and reinstall the Autodesk product.

3 Paste the license folder to the same location from which you originally

copied the folder in step 1.

You can now run your Autodesk product.

Changing the System Date and Time

Your product license allows for time changes to the system clock within two days of the current time. If you set your system clock back more than two days, the next time you start your product, you will receive a message that gives you the option of correcting the system clock. If you do not correct the system clock, you receive a license error.

To prevent a license error due to a change in system date and time, ensure that your computer's system date and time are accurate when you install and activate your Autodesk product.

Distributing a Software Image to Multiple Computers

You can use the installer's Create Deployment option to create a product installation image on your server, and make it available on your computer network. During creation of this image, you are prompted for registration information, which is stored with the image and deployed to all product installations. For more information, see the Network Administration Guide.

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Additionally, you can manually distribute the software using the installation media that comes with your Autodesk product. However, if your computers do not have an Internet connection, make sure that the registration data for each computer matches exactly. Inconsistent registration data can cause activation failures.

NOTE The distribution of applications using “ghosting” is not recommended. It can result in incomplete installations and activation problems.

Preserving a License on a Re-imaged Computer

On a network license server, licenses are maintained on the server. No additional steps are needed to preserve network licenses.

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

Planning Your Network Licensing

Understanding License Server Models

This section explains the three possible server models that support the Network License Manager. A server network can include Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux servers in any combination. Advantages and disadvantages of each model are presented to help you decide which one best suits your needs. When you purchase a network license, you specify which server model you will use.

Single License Server Model

In the single license server model, the Network License Manager is installed on a single server, so license management and activity is restricted to this

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server. A single license file represents the total number of licenses available on the server.

Advantages of the Single License Server Model

■ Because all license management takes place on a single server, you have

just one point of administration and one point of failure.

■ 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. A unique license file is required for each server. To create a distributed license server, you must run the Network License Manager on each server that is part of the distributed server pool.

Advantages of the Distributed License Server Model

■ Servers can be distributed across a wide area network (WAN); they do not

need to exist on the same subnet.

■ If one server in the distributed server pool fails, the licenses on the

remaining servers are still available.

■ If you need to replace a server in the distributed server pool, you do not

need to rebuild the entire pool.

■ Server replacement is easier than in a redundant server pool, where you

must reactivate the entire pool.

Disadvantages of the Distributed License Server Model

■ If a server in the distributed server pool fails, the licenses on that server

are unavailable.

■ This model can require more time for setup and maintenance than other

models.

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Redundant License Server Model

In the redundant license server model, three servers are configured to authenticate license files. Licenses can be monitored and issued as long as at least two license servers are still functional. The Network License Manager is installed on each server, and the license file on each server is the same.

In the redundant license server model, all servers must reside on the same subnet and have consistent network communications. (Slow, erratic, or dial-up connections are not supported.)

Advantage of the Redundant License Server Model

■ If one of the three servers fails, all licenses that are managed in the server

pool are still available.

Disadvantages of the Redundant License Server Model

■ If more than one server fails, no licenses are available.

■ All three servers must reside on the same subnet and have reliable network

communications. The redundant server pool does not provide network fault tolerance.

■ 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.

Windows System Requirements for the Network License Manager

NOTE The Network License Manager supports Ethernet network configurations

only.

Hardware and software requirements for the network license server

RequirementHardware/Software

Operating System

Windows® 7® 32- or 64-bit

■ Windows 7 Home Premium

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Hardware and software requirements for the network license server

RequirementHardware/Software

■ 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

Windows XP 32- or 64-bit SP2 or later

■ Windows XP Home

■ Windows XP Professional

Windows Server 32- or 64-bit SP1 or later

■ Windows 2008 Server R2

■ Windows 2008 Server

■ Windows 2003 Server R2

■ Windows 2003 Server

Computer/processor

Intel® Pentium® III or higher

450 MHz (minimum)

Compatible with existing Ethernet network infrastructureNetwork interface card

NOTE The Network License Manager supports multiple network interface cards, but at least one must be an Ethernet card.

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Hardware and software requirements for the network license server

RequirementHardware/Software

TCP/IPCommunication protocol

NOTE The Network License Manager uses TCP packet types.

11.10.0.0FLEXnet

Virtual Machine Support

Virtual OSVirtualizerHardware

Intel PC 64

Windows 2008 or Windows 2003

R2 servers running on VMware

ESX3.5 (Update 3) or 4.0 (License Manager Only)

Windows Vista 32- or 64-bit, Windows

XP 32-bit, Windows 7 32-bit (Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise), Windows 7 64-bit, Windows Server 32- or 64-bit.

Linux System Requirements for the Network License Manager

NOTE The Network License Manager supports Ethernet network configurations

only.

Linux hardware and software requirements for the network license server

RequirementHardware/Software

Operating system

Linux® 32- or 64-bit

Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 5.0 WS (U4)

Intel Pentium 3 or higherComputer/processor 450 MHz (minimum)

Compatible with existing Ethernet network infrastructureNetwork interface card

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Linux hardware and software requirements for the network license server

RequirementHardware/Software

NOTE The Network License Manager supports multiple network interface cards, but at least one must be an Ethernet card.

TCP/IPCommunication protocol

NOTE The Network License Manager uses TCP packet types

11.10.0.0FLEXnet

Mac OS X System Requirements for the Network License Manager

NOTE The Network License Manager supports Ethernet network configurations

only.

Mac OS X hardware and software requirements for the network license server

RequirementHardware/Software

Operating system

Mac OS® X version 10.6 and higher

Intel MacComputer/processor

Compatible with existing Ethernet network infrastructureNetwork interface card

NOTE The Network License Manager supports multiple network interface cards, but at least one must be an Ethernet card.

TCP/IPCommunication protocol

NOTE The Network License Manager uses TCP packet types

11.10.0.0FLEXnet

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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.

Likewise, when you exit a product, the license returns to the Network License Manager. If you run multiple sessions of an Autodesk product on an individual computer, only one license is used. When the last session is closed, the license is released.

The following three processes manage the distribution and availability of licenses:

■ License manager daemon (lmgrd or lmgrd.exe) handles the original

contact with the application, and then passes the connection to the vendor daemon. By using this approach, a single lmgrd daemon can be used by multiple software vendors to provide license authentication. The lmgrd daemon starts and restarts the vendor daemons as needed.

■ Autodesk vendor daemon (adskflex or adskflex.exe) tracks the Autodesk

licenses that are checked out and the computers that are using them. Each software vendor has a unique vendor daemon to manage vendor-specific licensing.

NOTE If the adskflex vendor daemon terminates for any reason, all users lose their licenses until lmgrd restarts the vendor daemon or until the problem causing the termination is resolved.

■ License file is a text file that has vendor-specific license information.

Interpreting Your License File

The network license file you receive from Autodesk contains licensing information required for a network installation. You obtain license file data when you register your Autodesk product.

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The license file contains information about network server nodes and vendor daemons. It also contains an encrypted digital signature that is created when Autodesk generates the file.

The license file configures network license servers to manage licenses. When creating a deployment, the network license server name(s) are specified so that each product instance knows which server(s) to contact to obtain a license. The network license server(s) must be accessible to every user who runs one or more products that require a network license.

The following table defines each license file parameter. For more information, see the License Administration Guide, installed with the Network License Manager.

Definitions of license file parameters

ExampleDefinitionParameterLine

Host NameSERVER

Host ID

[None]USE_SERVER

Vendor DaemonVENDOR

Port Number

COMPONENTS

Network License Manager resides

the Network License Manager resides

vendor daemon

assigned for use only by Autodesk products running the Autodesk vendor daemon

List of feature codes supported in the package

LABSERVERHost name of the server where the

03D054C0149BEthernet address of the server where

adskflex.exeName of the server-side Autodesk

port=2080Network port number reserved and

SERIES_1Name of feature code groupNamePACKAGE

1.000Internal version number referenceVersion

COMPONENTS= "526000REVIT_9_OF\ 51200ACD_2007_OF\ 513001INVBUN_11_OF"

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ExampleDefinitionParameterLine

OPTIONS=SUITEOPTIONS

SUPERSEDE

SIGN

Expiration Date

Number of Licenses

VENDOR_STRING

BORROW

SUPERSEDEReplacement for any existing Increment line of the same feature code from any license files on the same license server that have a date earlier than the defined Issue Date

SIGN=0 SIGN2=0Encrypted signature used to authenticate the attributes of the license file

51200ACD_2007_0FProduct supported by the license fileFeature CodeINCREMENT

permanentAmount of time the licenses are available

25Number of licenses supported by the license file

COMMERCIALLicense usage type and license behavior of the product that is supported by the license file

BORROW=4320Definition of the license borrowing period for the licenses defined under the same increment line. In this example, the maximum period that licenses can be borrowed is 4320 hours (180 days), unless otherwise noted. License borrowing is disabled when this parameter is absent in the license file.

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Definitions of license file parameters

ExampleDefinitionParameterLine

DUP_GROUP

when the same user and same host share the same license

ISSUED

ated by Autodesk

Serial Number

product

SIGN

ticate the attributes of the license file

DUP_GROUP=UHDefinition of multiple license requests

15-jul-2010Date that the license file was gener-

123-12345678Serial number of the Autodesk

SIGN=6E88EFA8D44CEncrypted signature used to authen-

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

Here is an example of the contents of a license file and the parameters associated with each line:

SERVER ServerName HostID USE_SERVER VENDOR adskflex port=portnumber INCREMENT feature_code Adskflex Version ExpDate NumberofLicenses \

VENDOR_STRING=UsageType:Behavior BORROW=4320 SUPERSEDE \ DUP_GROUP=DupGrp ISSUED=IssueDate SN=SerialNumber SIGN= \

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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

7D79 BEE1 0181 0655 76FF 996C B707 14B5 D4DE A3FE 0B2D 2D36

057C A579 7866 26BF 44E2" SIGN2="1280 943B 53A7 9B93 E00B

D967 \

D821 BD37 BE6D B78A F074 B223 88AA 242C DD0A 1292 D56F 4108

\ 62CD FA35 E365 0736 A011 7833 8B35 7BFF DAD8 34A8 452F 2EB4"

Example of a License File for a Redundant Server

Here is an example of a completed license file for a redundant license server model:

SERVER CCN12378042 001cc4874b03 27005 SERVER XXHP0528 0019bbd68993 27005 SERVER CCN12378043 001cc4874b10 27005 USE_SERVERVENDOR adskflex port=2080INCREMENT 57600ACD_2009_0F adskflex 1.000 permanent 5 \ VENDOR_STRING=commercial:permanent BORROW=4320 SUPERSEDE \ DUP_GROUP=UH ISSUED=10-Jan-2008 SN=123-12345678 SIGN="11C4

\ CA79 07FC 7AD0 409A 6E04 6E98 D76C 197C 0416 076C B211 1CDD

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D0AB 698B 16BF 7A0E D4F8 1CFE 2985 644F 64CD CECE 0DDB 5951

3262 7C31 13A8 F08F 55B2" SIGN2="19A6 FDA3 2ED5 5301 8675

7B81 \

1B0E 451B 19F1 1A99 C8E9 CBA6 8CB3 6AC3 8B38 1519 13F2 2373

\ 82AE 55E5 1A25 4952 4458 F3A2 6F28 D25D 1DC0 E066 209B 0953"

NOTE The redundant server model requires the addition of a port number (the default is 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.

Here is an example of the contents of a combined license file for AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD 2009:

\ E368 816E D417 C1CD 7DBD 7B90 1354 D6F0 48FE EBB8 9C84 C3AF

\ 7D79 BEE1 0181 0655 76FF 996C B707 14B5 D4DE A3FE 0B2D 2D36

\ 057C A579 7866 26BF 44E2" SIGN2="1280 943B 53A7 9B93 E00B

D967 \ D821 BD37 BE6D B78A F074 B223 88AA 242C DD0A 1292 D56F 4108

\ 62CD FA35 E365 0736 A011 7833 8B35 7BFF DAD8 34A8 452F 2EB4" INCREMENT 54600ACD_2008_0F adskflex 1.000 permanent 3 \ VENDOR_STRING=commercial:permanent

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BORROW=4320 SUPERSEDE \ DUP_GROUP=UH ISSUED=09-Jan-2008 SN=123-12345678 SIGN="1E6E

4B61 5712 4766 92A0 6782 9EF4 3F47 56A1 1F38 6DE8 C0C7 90AC

7289 152E 0EA2 CC0D 3F10 577A 0489 CEB6 10D5 FBCC B552 0C9D

5966 91A6 59F0 2788 FACE" SIGN2="1DDF 3B9D 3392 71D5 AB08

7E05 \

8497 111E 092F 0E54 8DC2 2BED 17C2 2CC1 981B 0EC2 BC15 8F00

\ C79A ABFD 2136 BABA 2EDF E941 EA53 32C6 597F F805 5A8A 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. Running an instance of any one of the versions uses one license in the package. Packaged license files support prior versioning for subscription users. Package license files operate under the following guidelines:

■ Package license files come with the current version of the software and

three previous versions of the same product.

■ License files can be combined with license files for different products. For

more information about combining license files, see Example of a Package

License File for Combined Autodesk Product Versions (page 96).

■ Package license files cannot be combined with non-package license files

for product versions contained in the package. For example, you cannot combine an Autodesk 2009 package license file with a regular license file for an Autodesk Product 2008, 2007, or 2006.

■ Both the PACKAGE and INCREMENT sections of the license are required

for licensing to work properly. When you combine license files, be sure to include both of these sections.

■ License borrowing, option files, and licensing cascading work the same

for package licenses as they do for regular license files.

■ A new license file supersedes an older one.

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Example of a Package License File for a Single or Distributed 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" OPTIONS=SUITE SUPERSEDE

\ ISSUED=09-Jan-2008 SIGN="1707 9EAC CBCB 2405 692E 4A89 \ AA26 30CC 2AC2 D6B3 A61B AB5E 492E 3EBD 0B48 4E75 193A DA82" \ FC45 C009 E360 944A 14BA E99C 9B24 5A1B 4A44 083A BE5F 3827

\ SIGN2="004A FC90 AB47 3F6B 59BC 0E6D 6681 6971 A76A BA52 98E2 \ 5671 26B3 0E78 791B 109F 0591 7DC3 F09F 4D8D 4FB7 E341 4A03

\ CD68 1D77 27F8 8555 9CF7 DEDD 9380" INCREMENT SERIES_1 adskflex 1.000 permanent 100 \ VENDOR_STRING=commercial:permanent BORROW=4320 DUP_GROUP=UH

\ SUITE_DUP_GROUP=UHV SN=123-12345678 SIGN="1707 9EAC CBCB \ 692E 4A89 FC45 C009 E360 944A 14BA E99C 9B24 5A1B 4A44 BE5F

\ 3827 AA26 30CC 2AC2 D6B3 A61B AB5E 492E 3EBD 0B48 DA82" \ SIGN2="004A FC90 AB47 3F6B 59BC 0E6D 6681 6971 A76A BA52 \ 5671 26B3 0E78 791B 109F 0591 7DC3 F09F 4D8D 4FB7 E341 4A03

\ CD68 1D77 27F8 8555 9CF7 DEDD 9380"

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