AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Stand-Alone Installation Guide April 2009
Contents Chapter 1 Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Understanding Administrative Permission Requirements . . . . . . 3 Locating Your Serial Number and Product Key . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Avoiding Data Loss During Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Configure Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locate Support Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locate Drawing Template Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locate Texture Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customizing Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What are the benefits of identifying my industry? . . . . . How is this information being used? . . . . . . . . . . . . What happens if I skip or cancel Initial Setup? . . . . . . . What are the benefits of selecting task-based tools? . . . .
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Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation 1 The Stand-Alone Installation Guide provides instructions about how to prepare for installing and install AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010. If you have never installed the product before, familiarize yourself with the entire installation process and options before beginning. For information about installing network-licensed versions of the program, see: ■ Choose an Installation Type in the AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Netwok Administrator’s Guilde.
See the following table for hardware and software requirements.
NOTE Adobe Flash Player is not installed by default. If a version of Flash is not currently installed on your system, a message is displayed requesting that you download it from Adobe’s website. If you do not have Internet access, you can also access the Flash installer on the AutoCAD Civil 3D disc. Understanding Administrative Permission Requirements To install AutoCAD Civil 3D, you must have administrator permissions. You do not need to have domain administrative permissions.
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 1-800-538-6401 for assistance.
The following dialog boxes and options are displayed: ■ Select the License Type - Stand-Alone license or Network license. If you choose Network license, you also need to select the license server model - Single, Distributed, or Redundant. ■ Select the Installation Type - Typical or Custom. If you choose a Typical installation (default settings), the product installs the most common application features.
warned if your system does not meet the minimum system requirements for the product. Each product name is displayed on its own tabbed panel; you can configure them individually. If you purchased a package that is a multi-product bundle, such as an educational or institutional package, you may have a package that includes several Autodesk products. For these bundled packages, an Installer disc contains information for all the products in the package. The Installer disc helps you install all of the products.
To install AutoCAD Civil 3D using default values on a stand-alone computer This is the fastest means of installing AutoCAD Civil 3D on your system. Only default values are used which means it is a typical installation being installed to C:\Program Files\. 1 Insert AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 disc 1 into DVD-ROM drive. 2 In the AutoCAD Civil 3D Installation wizard, click Install Products. 3 Select the products you want to install. Click Next.
NOTE The information you enter here is permanent and is displayed in the Help menu on your computer. Because you can't change this information later without uninstalling the product, make sure you enter the correct information. 6 If you do not want to make configuration changes on the Review Configure - Install page, select Install. Then select Yes to continue installing using the default configuration.
1 Insert AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 disc 1 into DVD-ROM drive. 2 In the AutoCAD Civil 3D Installation wizard, click Install Products. 3 Select the products you want to install. Click Next. NOTE Autodesk Design Review 2010 is installed by default when you install AutoCAD Civil 3D. It is recommended that you install Design Review if you need to view DWF or DWFx files. For more information about Design Review, see Installing Design Review on page 18.
■ Typical - Installs the most common application features. ■ Custom - Installs only the application features that you select from the Select Features to Install list CAD Standards Contains tools for reviewing design files for compliance with your standards. Database Contains database access tools. Dictionaries Contains multi-language dictionaries. Drawing Encryption Allows you to use the Security Options dialog box to protect a drawing with a password.
Fonts Contains AutoCAD Civil 3D fonts and TrueType fonts. Autodesk Impression Toolbar The Impression toolbar allows you to quickly export any view to Autodesk Impression for advanced line effects. Autodesk Seek Autodesk Seek. NOTE Seek will only be installed in the English version of AutoCAD Civil 3D. Material Library The Material Library contains over 300 professionally built materials to apply to your model.
Survey Data Collection Link Extension ■ Installs the Survey Data Collection Link Extension that allows to transfer data from survey data collectors and convert raw data files and coordinate data files into field book (.fbk) format. Product Install Path - Specifies the drive and location where AutoCAD Civil 3D will be installed. 9 On the Configure Content Packs page, select at least one content pack and specify whether to create a desktop shortcut for it.
12 Click another product tab to configure another product, or click Next and then Configuration Complete to return to the Review - Configure Install page. Then, click Install. NOTE If you want a copy of your configuration summary information, click the Copy to Clipboard button. 13 On the Installation Complete page, you can choose the following: View the installation log file If you want to view the installation log file, its location is displayed.
and activate AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will not be able to run in trial mode after the 30 days expires. Once you register and activate AutoCAD Civil 3D, the Product Activation wizard is no longer displayed. 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.
You can start AutoCAD Civil 3D in the following ways: ■ Desktop shortcut icon. When you install AutoCAD Civil 3D, an AutoCAD Civil 3D shortcut icon is placed on your desktop unless you cleared that option during installation. Double-click the AutoCAD Civil 3D icon to start the program. ■ Start menu. On the Start menu (Windows XP), click Programs or (Windows Vista) All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤ ➤ . ■ Location where the AutoCAD Civil 3D is installed.
4 On the Add/Remove Features page, select a feature to install or uninstall. The icons to the left of the selections give you an indication of the action that will be taken. Indicates a feature that was marked for installation will be in a typical installation. Indicates a feature that is not currently scheduled for installation. Indicates a feature that was not originally marked for installation, but was added to the installed feature list. Indicates an installed feature that is chosen for removal.
2 Then, do one of the following: ■ (Windows XP) In the Add or Remove Programs window, select AutoCAD Civil 3D, then click Change/Remove. ■ (Windows Vista) In the Uninstall or Change a Program window, select AutoCAD Civil 3D, then click Uninstall/Change. The AutoCAD Civil 3D Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance mode. 3 Select Repair or Reinstall. On the Select Repair or Reinstall page, select one of the following options, and then click Next to start the process.
■ (Windows Vista) In the Uninstall or Change a Program window, select AutoCAD Civil 3D, then click Uninstall/Change. The AutoCAD Civil 3D Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance mode. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 On the Uninstall page, click Next to remove AutoCAD Civil 3D from the system. 5 When informed that the product has been successfully uninstalled, click Finish. NOTE Even though AutoCAD Civil 3D is removed from your system, the software license remains.
Customizing AutoCAD Civil 3D 2 If you have a previous version of AutoCAD Civil 3D installed on your system, you can install a newer version of AutoCAD Civil 3D and keep other versions of the program on the same system. This is called a side-by-side installation. If you've purchased an upgrade version of AutoCAD Civil 3D, you are required to uninstall the previous version within 120 days of installing your newer product. See your license agreement for more information.
NOTE In some operating systems, the folders that are located under your profile are hidden by default. To display these files, you may need to change your display settings. On the Start menu, click Control Panel ➤ Folder Options. In the Folder Options dialog box, on the View tab, click Show Hidden Files and Folders. Locate Data Link Files Beginning with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2004, the default location of your data link files has changed.
Locate Plotter Files Beginning with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2004, the default location of your plotter files has changed. For information about the default location of these files, see Locating Customized Files on page 19. To locate your plotter files 1 In AutoCAD Civil 3D, at the command line, enter options. 2 In the Options dialog box, Files tab, expand Printer Support File Path. 3 Expand Printer Configuration Search Path.
■ Customization file (acad.cui) ■ Custom icon files ■ Help and miscellaneous files ■ Font mapping file (acad.fmp) ■ Alternate font file (simplex.shx) ■ Support path files (acad.dcl, acad.lin, acad.mnl, acad.pat, acad.pgp, acad.psf, acad.unt, acadiso.lin, acadiso.pat, ase.dcl, base.dcl, dbcon.cui, doshelp.dcl, and gdt.shx) To find the default location of the configuration file 1 In AutoCAD Civil 3D, at the command line, enter options.
To find the default location of the custom icon files 1 In AutoCAD Civil 3D, at the command line, enter options. 2 In the Options dialog box, Files tab, expand Customization Files. 3 Under Custom Icon Location, click the path name to view the location for the custom button image files used with your customization files. To find the default location of the Help and miscellaneous files 1 In AutoCAD Civil 3D, at the command line, enter options.
3 Under Support File Search Path, click a path name to view the location of your support files. Locate Drawing Template Files Beginning with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2004, the default location of your drawing template files has changed. For information about the default location of these files, see Locating Customized Files on page 19. To locate your drawing template files 1 In AutoCAD Civil 3D, at the command line, enter options. 2 In the Options dialog box, Files tab, expand Template Settings.
What are the benefits of identifying my industry? By identifying your industry, Initial Setup can determine which default drawing template might be the one that best fits your needs. Along with defining the default drawing template, the industry you choose is also used to: ■ Identify partner products. Partner products are developed by third-party developers; they extend the base functionality of your product and add specific functionality that is related to your industry.
To change settings from Initial Setup through the Options dialog box 1 Click the Application menu button ➤ Options. 2 In the Options dialog box, User Preferences tab, click Initial Setup. 3 In Initial Setup, make the desired changes and click Finish. 4 In the Options dialog box, click OK. What are the benefits of selecting task-based tools? Workspaces control which task-based tools are displayed in the application window and when they are displayed.
drawing based settings, and geometric objects. Stored named objects include layers, and text and dimension styles among others. Along with named objects, a DWT file can hold values for drawing based system variables, and any geometric object that might be common across multiple drawings such as a title block. For information about using a DWT file, see Use a Template File to Start a Drawing in the AutoCAD User’s Guide.
How do I return to this later? You can return to Initial Setup in two ways. You can check the Remind Me the Next Time AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Starts check box on the Skip Initial Setup page. Initial Setup displays the next time you start AutoCAD Civil 3D. You can also change settings for Initial Setup through the Options dialog box.
Installation Troubleshooting 3 This section provides solutions to installation issues and answers to commonly asked questions that may arise while installing your product(s). Additional troubleshooting information and support is also available at http://autodesk.com/support. General Installation Issues The following outlines common issues and their solutions that may arise while you are performing a general installation of your product(s).
For more information on Autodesk Vault, click the Documentation link from the AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Installation wizard or see the AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 online help. What are the Hydraflow Extensions? The Hydraflow extensions are comprised of the following applications: ■ Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D is a full-featured application for urban hydrosystems engineering.
What is the Survey Data Collection Link Extension? Survey Data Collection Link extension for AutoCAD Civil 3D is an application that allows you to transfer data from data collectors and convert raw data files and coordinate data files into field book (.fbk) format. You can then import the .fbk file using the Survey functionality in AutoCAD Civil 3D. To install Survey Data Collection Link extension, ensure that the corresponding option is selected. It is selected by default in Typical installation.
3 In the Adaptive Degradation and Performance Tuning dialog box, click View Tune Log. 4 Review the 3D Device section for information about your system's graphics card driver and driver version. TIP Many newer graphic cards offer tabbed pages where you can learn more precise information about your specific graphic card. If specific tab pages are present, refer to them instead of the Adapter tab.
Autodesk Seek Autodesk Seek. NOTE Seek will only be installed in the English version of AutoCAD Civil 3D. Material Library Contains over 300 professionally buit materials to apply to your model. New Features Workshop Contains animated demos, exercises, and sample files to help users learn the new features. License Transfer Utility Allows users to transfer an Autodesk product license between computers. NOTE The utility will not be installed on unlocked versions of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Files contained in content packs can include the following data: ■ Layer standard files ■ Standard blocks of various types ■ Border sheets for plotting ■ Civil drawing templates ■ Symbol drawings ■ Superelevation standards ■ Reporting style sheets ■ Pipe catalogs ■ Corridor catalogs ■ Tool Palettes for subassemblies, material styles, and landscape symbols ■ API Samples ■ Reports You can select content packs on the Configure Content Packs page of the installation wizard.
Content Pack Name Shortcut Name Profile Name Imperial AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Imperial C3D_Imperial Metric AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Metric C3D_Metric ANZ Content n/a C3D_ANZ Benelux Content n/a C3D_BENELUX Denmark Content n/a C3D_DENMARK France Content n/a C3D_FRANCE DACH Content n/a C3D_DACH Norway Content n/a C3D_NORWAY Romania Content n/a C3D_ROMANIA Sweden Content n/a C3D_SWEDEN UKIE Content n/a C3D_UKIE US California Content AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 USCA C3D_USCA You can
What are Configurable Folders? On the Configurable Folders page, you can specify custom locations for folders with specific content. Content folders are devided into two groups: Support and Survey. The Support content folder group includes the following folders: Folder name Contains Working Projects Local copies of files for all the projects stored in the Vault database. Data Items, such as preview drawings, quantities reports style sheets, and layer and corridor standards.
Folder name Contains Survey Linework Code Sets User-defined linework coding definitions (or conventions), each set pertaining either to company or third-party standards. Specify one of the following configurable folder modes for your content ■ Default Default content files are installed in the default location in the Document and Settings folder in Windows XP and Program Data folder in Windows Vista. When you uninstall the program, default content files are also uninstalled.
■ CHM files are available after the product is installed; they are accessed in the Help system in the product. The PDF files are also available from within your installed product’s Help system. Files are also installed to the \\Help folder. Licensing Issues This section outlines common issues and their solutions with regards to software licenses and licensing your product(s).
What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software? Network licensed products are recommended for large drafting/design facilities, classrooms, and lab environments. The main advantage is that you can install products on more systems than the number of licenses you have purchased (for example, purchasing 25 licenses but installing on 40 workstations). At any one time, products will run on the maximum number of systems for which you have licenses.
Dictionaries Contains multi-language dictionaries. Drawing Encryption Allows you to use the Security Options dialog box to protect a drawing with a password. Express Tools Contains AutoCAD Civil 3D support tools and utilities (not supported by Autodesk). Fonts Contains AutoCAD Civil 3D fonts and TrueType fonts. Autodesk Impression Toolbar The Impression toolbar allows you to quickly export any view to Autodesk Impression for advanced line effects. Autodesk Seek Autodesk Seek.
Survey Data Collection Link Extension Installs the Survey Data Collection Link Extension that allows to transfer data from survey data collectors and convert raw data files and coordinate data files into field book (.fbk) format. Is it possible to change the installation folder when adding or removing features? Once your product is installed, you cannot change the installation path from the Add/Remove Features page.
Your license file also stays on your workstation when you uninstall your product. If you reinstall on the same workstation, the license information remains valid and you do not have to reactivate the product.
Index A activating programs 13 administrator permission requirements stand-alone installation 3 Adobe Flash Player 3 anti-virus software 4 applications anti-virus software 4 closing during installation 4 Autodesk Design Review installing 18 viewing DWFs 18 Autodesk products versions of 19 D data link files, locating 20 data loss 4 DCL (dialog control language) files, location 22 Design Review installing 18 viewing DWFs 18 drawing templates, locating files 24 DWF files Design Review 18 DWFx files Design Rev
I icons, custom 22 installation adding or removing features 15 Autodesk Design Review 18 Installation wizard 6 licensing 38 multiple or bundled products 5 preparing for 1 registration and activation 13 repairing 39 repairing damaged installations 16 serial numbers 3 side-by-side 19 stand-alone installation 1, 6–7 starting 14 system requirements 1 troubleshooting 29 typical 32 uninstalling 17, 39 Installation wizard 6 Internet program registration and activation 13 Internet Explorer (Microsoft) 1–2 L licens
shortcuts creating 15 side-by-side installation 19 software installation requirements 1 stand-alone installations process 7 program registration and activation 13 Quick Start 1 support files, locations 21 Survey Data Collection Link, about installing 31 survey equipment databases, file location 36 survey figure prefix databases, file location 36 survey linework code sets, file location 36 system requirements stand-alone installations 1 T template files, locating textures files, locating 24 trial mode 13 t
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