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    AutoCAD 2010 Network Administrator's Guide January 2009
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    AutoCAD, AutoCAD Learning Assistance, AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Simulator, AutoCAD SQL Extension, AutoCAD SQL Interface, Autodesk, Autodesk Envision, Autodesk Insight, Autodesk Intent, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Map, Autodesk MapGuide, Autodesk , GDX Driver, Gmax, Green Building Studio, Heads-up Design
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    Your License Server 11 Distributing the Program 12 Create a Network Share 12 Minimize the Chances of Installation Failure 13 Distributing an AutoCAD Product 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up a Deployment 15 Preliminary Tasks for a Network Deployment 15 Configure Button 16 Your Deployment Choices 18
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    23 Select Installation Folders for Support Content 25 Define Search Paths User Preferences (optional 30 Include Service Packs (optional 31 Configure InfoCenter Review and Complete Setup 46 Modify a Deployment (optional 46 Point Users to the Administrative Image 47 Uninstall an Autodesk
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    73 Appendix E Installation Troubleshooting 75 General Installation Issues Where are my product manuals 77 Deployment Issues 78 78 How will changing the support file locations affect my 82 Where can I check if service packs are available for my software 84 What is the benefit of using a network
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    the option to specify a profile. What are profiles 86 Can I create custom desktop shortcuts 87 What happens when you choose to append or merge service packs 87 What is an administrative image (MSI) file 87 What is the impact of selecting all products for the administrative image, and can I add
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    To prepare for a deployment, you should take the time to review the following requirements and options. System Requirements This section contains the system requirements for a deployment. The program will automatically detect if the Windows operating system is the 32- or 64-bit version
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    will be installed. The 32-bit version of AutoCAD cannot be installed on a 64-bit version of Windows vice Linux 5.0 WS (U4) Apple® Mac® OS 32-bit Intel 10.4.9 and later The Network License Manager supports Ethernet network configurations only. Computer/processor Pentium® III or higher 450
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    Windows XP - 2 GB RAM Windows Vista - 2 GB RAM Display resolution 1024 x 768 with True Color Hard disk Installation 1 GB A 32-bit AutoCAD cannot be installed on a 64-bit Windows operating system and vice-versa. Pointing device MS-Mouse compliant 3D Modeling Additional Requirements ■ Intel
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    and SSE2 technology Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support and SSE2 technology Memory Windows XP - 2 GB RAM Windows Vista - 2 GB RAM Display resolution 1024 x 768 with True Color Hard disk Installation 1.5 GB A 64-bit AutoCAD cannot be installed on a 32-bit Windows operating system and
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    do not require individual activation. Licensing of this program is managed by at least one license server. The main advantage is that you can install AutoCAD on more systems than the number of licenses you have purchased (for example, purchasing 25 licenses but installing on 40 workstations). At any
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    Each of these license server models is described in detail in the Network Licensing Guide. It is strongly recommended that you read that guide before you deploy the program. You can find the Network Licensing Guide by clicking the Read the Documentation selection, the Documentation link at the lower
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    AutoCAD Installation wizard, click Install Tools and Utilities. 2 On the Select the Products to Install page, select Autodesk Network License Manager and click Next. 3 Review the Autodesk ; the universal naming convention (UNC) is not supported. Setting Up Network Tools and Your License Server | 7
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    addition, you can register your product, get automated support by email if you cannot obtain a license over AutoCAD Installation wizard, click Install Tools and Utilities. 2 On the Select the Products to Install page, select Network License Activation Utility and click Next. 3 Review the Autodesk
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    ➤ All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤ Network License Manager ➤ [AutoCAD] Network License Activation Utility. 2 On the Obtain a Network License page, review how this utility works locate the host ID for the server, or enter the host ID manually. NOTE If your server has more than one network adapter, select the
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    This an Upgrade section, select Yes or No. 10 If the Registration Information page is displayed, enter the Confirm Information page is displayed, review your registration information, and then click you have an existing license file from another Autodesk product, select one of the following options:
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    configure a license server so that you can manage AutoCAD licenses you received when you ran the Network License software vendor using FLEXnet for license management, the Service Name list contains more than one option. Make sure that only one Autodesk service is listed. 5 In the Path to Lmgrd.exe
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    Autodesk Network License Manager folder. The log file must have a .log file extension. For new log files, you must enter the .log extension manually. 8 To run lmgrd.exe as a service, select Use Services you are ready to set up and distribute AutoCAD by using the Deployment wizard and choosing a
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    , create a subfolder in the Deployments folder. Name each folder with the pertinent product name. Minimize the Chances of Installation Failure The AutoCAD installation process may stop if some applications, such as Microsoft Outlook or virus checking programs, are running when you are creating
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    Distributing an AutoCAD Product You can choose from several methods of distributing an Autodesk program. Network sharing is the default 58. ■ Microsoft SystemCenter Configuration Manager (SCCM). See Tasks for Deploying Autodesk Software with SCCM on page 65. ■ Imaging Software. See To distribute
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    be successful it is recommended that your review the following checklist and information before you server name(s). You have installed and activated any supporting tools and utilities. You have located your product or in the email you received if you downloaded your product. You know how you're going
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    or custom. You have chosen the installation folder option, and locations of your support file content. You may want to set search paths to custom files or files, AutoLISP routines, or script files. You have checked for service packs that might be available for your product. You have configured
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    for Support Content ■ Define Search Paths and File Locations ■ Install Additional Files ■ Specify User Preferences ■ Include Service Packs Clipboard button. If you do not wish to make configuration changes on the Review - Configure - Create Deployments page, click Create Deployment. Then click Yes,
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    Your Deployment Choices When you create a deployment, you will make several choices during the process to create various client deployment images and deployment types. The following sections outline your choices in more detail. Enter Product and User Information The Product and User Information page
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    can review this . Refer to this file for status information and details about problems that users encountered during installation (for example, low disc space hard-coded path on your network, for example \\MyComputer\Autodesk\. Users should use their actual computer name in place
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    your clients participate in the Customer Involvement Program, specific information about how you use AutoCAD is forwarded to Autodesk. This information includes what features you use the most, problems that you encounter, and other information helpful to the future direction of the product. NOTE
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    , note that you must use the same type of installation for all those products in your deployment session. If you select products that do not support the type of license you purchased, you will not be able to activate those products. Specify the license type to use during deployment Stand-alone
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    To deploy a network license using a single license server model 1 While creating a deployment, on the Select the License Type page, select the Network license option. 2 Select Single License Server as the license server model you want to use with the Network License Manager. If you have already used
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    To deploy a network license using a redundant license server model 1 While creating a deployment, on the Select the License Type page, select the Network License option. 2 Select Redundant License Server as the license server model you want to use with the Network License Manager. If you have
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    the path on the client workstation where you want to install the program, for example C:\Program Files\. The Disc Space Requirements chart lets you review available drives and disc space. 3 Click Next. To deploy a custom installation, choose optional tools, and specify a product
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    to install the program, for example C:\Program Files\. The Disc Space Requirements chart lets you review available drives and disc space. 4 Click Next. Select Installation Folders for Support Content On the Select Installation Folders for Support Content page, you choose where your
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    table below outline the other available options. There are four support content folder options: Options Notes Local user profile folders ■ AppData Program install folder ■ All content is installed to the AutoCAD installation folder on individual user station ■ User may need power user
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    Notes ■ User may need power user privilege to run AutoCAD on a system where support content is installed to the OS Program Files folder ■ ■ Allows a unique path to be specified for different content types ■ Supports local folders and UNC or mapped network paths An Overwrite Existing Files in
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    program, and you want to move the files to the same file location as your earlier version. To use the default program settings for search paths and file locations ■ While creating a deployment, on the Define Search Paths and File Locations page, click Next. To modify the default program settings for
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    3 When you finish specifying search paths or file locations, click Next. Install Additional Files (optional) On the Install Additional Files page, when you click Browse, you can specify additional files to include with a deployment. By default, these files are installed in the program's installation
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    structure. The drive name must be a valid drive letter and colon, for example C: or F:. Uniform Naming Convention (UNC) paths are not supported. ■ Click Remove to delete a file, folder, or drive from the installation directory. 3 Click Next. Specify User Preferences (optional) On the Specify
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    you do not require Microsoft Internet Explorer to be installed before AutoCAD is installed, and select your default publishing format. 2 In Service Packs (optional) You have the option to include service packs for your product. You can select to download and apply a service pack from autodesk.
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    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. If you choose to include a service pack from a local or network drive, you will need to plan
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    may be included in a single administrative image. To extract a Microsoft Installer Patch (MSP) file from a service pack 1 Download the service pack from the AutoCAD support site. 2 Review the service pack Readme file for information about patch usage. 3 Open a Windows command prompt and enter the
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    program's status bar, and the patch can be either downloaded directly from an Autodesk server or modified first before being copied to users' workstations channels notify users with various pieces of information such as product support information. ■ Enable CAD Manager Channel. Controls the display
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    settings: ■ Enable Live Updates. Users can receive product updates or support announcements from Autodesk servers. ■ Receive Live Updates from Autodesk. Users can receive product updates and support announcements from Autodesk servers with Live Update. ■ Receive Live Updates from Local Server. You
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    ) On the Configure Access to Online Resources pages, you can specify whether users can access online resources such as receiving live updates from Autodesk, enabling information or CAD Manager channels, or subscribing to RSS feeds. You can also allow access to the DesignCenter as well as specifying
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    want to receive notification of problem resolutions, do the following: ■ Select the check box next to Allow Users to Receive Notification of Resolution so that users are made aware of resolutions to issues and can download applicable updates provided by Autodesk. This option is enabled by default
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    instructions, and a language for product installations in the same deployment process. For example, if you need to provide AutoCAD to users in one or more languages different than your own, you can download operating system language. If a supported language is detected, your deployment pages are
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    may be available later for Subscription customers. Check http://autodesk.com/servicesandsupport for the availability of additional language packs. Customized Deployment on page 41. To create a default deployment 1 In AutoCAD's initial Installation page, click Create Deployments. 2 On the Begin
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    image, and the language of your deployment. After making your choices, click Next. NOTE Autodesk Design Review 2010 is not installed by default when you install AutoCAD. It is recommended that you install Design Review if you need to view DWF or DWFx files. For more information about Design
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    Autodesk sends helpful information about the product. For more information regarding log files, refer to Specify Log File Locations on page 19. Click Next. 7 On the Review To create a configured or customized deployment 1 In the AutoCAD Deployment wizard, click Create Deployments. 2 On the Begin
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    image, and the language of your deployment. After making your choices, click Next. NOTE Autodesk Design Review 2010 is not installed by default when you install AutoCAD. It is recommended that you install Design Review if you need to view DWF or DWFx files. For more information about Design
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    Specify Log File Locations on page 19. Click Next. 7 On the Review - Configure - Create Deployments page, click the Configure button to make changes password. Express Tools Contains AutoCAD support tools and utilities (not supported by Autodesk). Fonts Contains AutoCAD fonts and TrueType fonts.
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    Autodesk Impression for advanced line effects. Autodesk Seek Autodesk Seek. NOTE Seek will only be installed in the English version of AutoCAD. VBA Support Contains Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications support files. ■ Product Install Path - Specifies the drive and location where Autodesk
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    whether or not you want a desktop shortcut. Click Next. 14 On the Include Service Packs page, if service packs are available for your product, you can select to include them. The installer automatically checks autodesk.com for available updates. If updates are available, a link is displayed. If no
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    deployment setup, confirm the settings you selected. 1 On the Review - Configure - Create Deployments page, scroll the list of current . 5 On the Deployment Complete page, click Finish. You have created an Autodesk product deployment with precise options that are specific to your group of users.
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    about using the shortcut. At a minimum, the instructions need to include the location of the deployment and instructions about double-clicking the shortcut to the deployment. Uninstall an Autodesk Product When you uninstall an Autodesk product, all components are removed. This means that
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    NOTE Even though AutoCAD is removed from your system, the software license remains. If you reinstall AutoCAD at some future time, you will not have to register and re-activate the program. 48 | Chapter 2 Setting Up a Deployment
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    for AutoCAD to run properly, the following software and prerequisites must be installed and met on the computer where the program is being installed: ■ Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 (available on the product disc) ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 Service Pack 1 or later (You can download Microsoft
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    point to the setup.exe file on your product disc. For example: Autodesk product CDROM1\setup.exe A Sample Installation Script The sample script in this shown in this section. Scripted installation for the AutoCAD ' Scripted installation for AutoCAD 2010 - English option explicit ' 50 | Appendix
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    ' Create variables dim shell dim productType dim strADSKFirstName dim strADSKLastName dim strADSKOrganization dim strADSKSNPrefix dim strADSKSNNumber dim strADSKProdKey dim strLocale dim strACADStandaloneNetworkType dim strADSKLicenseServerType dim strADSKLicenseType dim strADSKServerName dim
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    to be Install Media) strSourcePath = "D:\" ' ' Destination to install to strADSKPath = Shell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%ProgramFiles%") + "\" + "AutoCAD 2010" If strLocale "" Then strADSKPath = strADSKPath + " " + strLocale strADSKPath = strADSKPath + "\" '''''' Uncomment the relevant version
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    Function DefaultCommand dim retString ' /qb for silent install ' /c [key] override parameters for the key ' /w wait until installation completes before returning to script ' /o reboot after install completes retString = """" & strSourcePath & "\setup.exe t /qb " If strLocale "" then retString =
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    relevant to installation. NOTE You must set the installation switch to INSTALLDIR=. If this is not done, programs that run outside AutoCAD (such as the License Transfer utility) are not installed. Switches in Installation Scripts Switch Description INSTALLDIR= Specifies the location to install
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    also want to create directories for service packs, extensions, and your own customization tools. an installation script: ■ Run the script manually at each individual workstation. To run the follows your instructions. ■ Email the script to each user with instructions for use. ■ Set up
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    56
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    , you can advertise this program by assigning the deployment to computers. ■ Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 (available on the product disc) ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 Service Pack 1 or later (You can download Microsoft Internet Explorer from the Microsoft website by visiting www.microsoft.com
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    a computer if the computer is used by a large number of users. NOTE Autodesk products are designed to be installed on a computer so that any user who logs program for a specific user rather than a computer, you may encounter problems when a second specified user tries to install or uninstall a copy
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    1 Create an application distribution share point. The application distribution share point is created using the Deployment wizard. Follow the steps outlined in Creating a Default Deployment on page 39 or Creating a Configured or Customized Deployment on page 41 to create a deployment. 2 Assign the
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    . ■ For Windows 2000 Active Directory: In the Group Policy dialog box, under Software Settings, right-click Software Installation, and click New ➤ Package. 10 In the Open dialog box, make sure the Windows Installer Packages file (acad--for-GPO.msi) is selected, and click Open. If
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    \Deployment and the deployment name was MyDeployment. Then you would create the GPO software package with the following: First .msi for AutoCAD 2010 \\server123\Deployment\AdminImage\x86\acad\acad-MyDeployment-for-GPO.msi with the following transforms added in the modifications tab: \\server123
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    XP or Windows 2000 workstation, users log in under the organizational unit or computer for which the group policy has been created. NOTE If problems arise, an entry is logged in the system's Event Viewer under Applications. Verify That the Program Is Assigned to a Computer To verify that this
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    logging in, double-click the program icon on the desktop. A second-time installation begins. At the completion of the installation, the program starts. Verify That the Program Is Assigned to a Computer | 63
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    64
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    /SMS software distribution process. For more information about this topic, consult your Microsoft SCCM documentation and support resources. Tasks for Deploying Autodesk Software with SCCM To deploy Autodesk software with SCCM, it is recommended that you complete the following: ■ Identify or create
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    setting up the source directory for Autodesk software, see the following topics in the Network Administrator's Guide: ■ Deployment Preparation on page configure SCCM to deploy the program to ensure that there are no problems with the administrative image and deployment. To test the Deployment wizard
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    SCCM package contains the files and instructions that SCCM uses to distribute the package will be deployed to the target systems. Click Next. 10 In the Program Identification dialog box, enter the name of your is named AutoCAD 2010, so you would enter Create the SCCM Software Installation Package
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    the program has deployed. Your choices are ■ No Action Required ■ Program Restarts Computer ■ ConfigMgr Restarts Computer ■ ConfigMgr Logs User Off NOTE AutoCAD requires you to restart your system after installation. Click Next. 13 In the Advertise Program dialog box, select Yes to advertise the
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    ■ 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
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    70
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    , such as Norton Ghost, to create a master image to distribute Autodesk products. Once created, the master image is then replicated to other computers : ■ Conflicts with the product licensing ■ Incomplete installations and problems with activation Use a Master Image to Distribute Multi-Seat Stand
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    image 1 Create a network deployment for a network licensed product. For more information, see Creating a Configured or Customized Deployment on page 41. 2 Install AutoCAD from the deployment onto the master computer. NOTE A license server must be running, and each computer must be connected to the
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    files are preserved, and no reactivation of products is necessary. Clean a Master System and Restore the Operating System If you have already run AutoCAD on the master computer, the master computer should be properly cleaned first. To clean a master computer and restore the operating system 1 Clean
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    NOTE If you use a utility other than Norton Ghost, make sure that it cleans the boot sector; otherwise, you will not be able to activate Autodesk products. 2 Create a new partition and use the restore disc or product disc to install the operating system. 74 | Appendix D Distribute the Product Using
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    your product(s). Additional troubleshooting information and support is also available at http://autodesk.com/servicesandsupport General Installation Start AutoCAD. 2 At the command line, enter 3dconfig. 3 In the Adaptive Degradation and Performance Tuning dialog box, click View Tune Log. 4 Review the
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    the following features: CAD Standards Contains tools for reviewing design files for compliance with your standards. Database Express Tools Contains AutoCAD support tools and utilities (not supported by Autodesk). Fonts Contains AutoCAD fonts and TrueType fonts. Autodesk Impression Toolbar The
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    VBA Support Contains Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications support files. Textures in the AutoCAD User's Guide. Where are my product manuals? Documentation for Autodesk products are available page. You need Adobe® Reader® to view PDFs. To download the Reader free of charge, visit www.adobe.com.
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    refer to when performing a deployment? The Network Administrator Guide contains a complete section that describes preliminary actions and Support Content page of the Deployment wizard, you can choose where your support content gets installed by specifying 78 | Appendix E Installation Troubleshooting
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    content is specified, it will be populated into the corresponding search paths on the Define Search Paths and File Locations page. Support File Search Path Specifies the folders in which the program should look for text fonts, customization files, plug-ins, drawings to insert, linetypes, and
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    operations from the Sheet Set Manager. Tool Palette File Loca- Specifies the path for tool palette support files. tions Log File Locations Specifies the path for the log file created when you select Maintain a disc), specify an alternate location for 80 | Appendix E Installation Troubleshooting
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    location is not specified, the location of the current drawing file is used. How will changing the support file locations affect my search paths? When a different install path for support content is specified, it will be populated into the correspondent search paths on the Define Search Paths and
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    AutoCAD Support page at http://autodesk.com/servicesandsupport. How do I extract an MSP file? A Microsoft Patch (MSP) file is usually contained in a Service Pack executable that you download from AutoCAD Support , review the Readme file for that patch. 82 | Appendix E Installation Troubleshooting
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    CAD Manager Control utility is installed separately from AutoCAD. From the Installation wizard, select Install following: ■ Product Support information, including maintenance Autodesk subscription member. ■ Notifications of new articles and tips posted on Autodesk websites. What are the benefits
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    by subscribing to someone's website. Once subscribed, the primary benefit is a constantly updating stream of content that is delivered to your system in the form of summarized articles, forum threads, blog posts, and so on be operational. If you need to 84 | Appendix E Installation Troubleshooting
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    additional licenses for the Network License Manager to maintain. What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software? Network licensed faster. Once you entered your registration data and submit it to Autodesk, an activation code is returned and you are not prompted again during
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    manage or activate the license, the only tool that is beneficial is the Autodesk CAD Manager tool. You need the CAD Manager tool if you want system variable. For example, a profile can contain things like support paths, grip settings, and plot settings. When you specify Installation Troubleshooting
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    , see Customize Startup in the AutoCAD User's Guide. What happens when you choose to append or merge service packs? 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
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    /Remove Features page. CAD Standards Contains tools for reviewing design files for compliance with your standards. Database Express Tools Contains AutoCAD support tools and utilities (not supported by Autodesk). Fonts Contains AutoCAD fonts and TrueType fonts. Autodesk Impression Toolbar
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    to transfer an Autodesk product license between computers. NOTE The utility will not be installed on unlocked versions of AutoCAD. Migrate Custom Settings Contains various feature sample files. VBA Support Contains Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications support files. Is it possible to change
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    product. If you reinstall on the same workstation, the license information remains valid and you do not have to reactivate the product. 90 | Appendix E Installation Troubleshooting
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    process that can accelerate the initial startup of AutoCAD. deploy The process of installing an Autodesk product to one or more computers on a network knowing where or how it is physically connected. Virtually all directory services are based on the X.500 ITU standard. FLEXnet License management
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    license status, reset licenses lost to a system failure, troubleshoot license servers, and update existing license files. group policy to use an Autodesk product on more than one computer without purchasing a separate license for each computer. MSI Microsoft installer that supports a variety of
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    as an additional server. scripting The process of using scripting languages such as VB Script to facilitate the deployment of software packages. service pack Autodesk terminology for an application patch. silent mode An installation that proceeds without any explicit user input. No dialog boxes are
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    programs 8 administrative images shortcuts to 47 system requirements 1 advertising deployments 57 anti-virus programs 13 assigning deployments 58-59 Autodesk Channels 34 B browsers 4 C CAD Manager Channel 34 CER (Customer Error Reporting) 36 CIP (Customer Involvement Program) 20 cleaning hard
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    License Manager 7 networking issues 85 repairing damaged installations 73 restoring operating systems 73 scripts 49 service packs 31 software deployments 1, 15, 18, 78 switches and flags 54 troubleshooting 75 types of 5, 23 typical 76 uninstalling 47, 88 verifying deployments 62 Installation wizard
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    processors 1 product information 18 product manuals 77 R RAM system requirements system requirements 49 search paths 27 Search settings 37 service packs 31 shortcuts administrative images 47 silent mode support content folders 25 system requirements network deployments 1 scripts 49 T troubleshooting
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    W web browsers 4 Windows operating systems system requirements 1 workstations assigning deployments 58-59 imaging software deployments 71 repairing installations 73 restoring master systems 73 system requirements 1 verifying deployments 62 98 | Index
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AutoCAD 2010
Network Administrator
’
s
Guide
January 2009