2012

Contents
Chapter 1 Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Installation Overview and FAQ . . . . . 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Prepare for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Select Install Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specify License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Configure and Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Activate Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Create Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Change Product Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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
How does a trial license work in a product suite or bundle?
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How do I switch my license from stand-alone to network or
network to stand-alone? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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 Installation Information Specific to Autodesk 3ds Max . . . . . . 9
Switch from Online (Default) to Local Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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