2012
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Installing AutoCAD Architecture on a Single Computer
- How can I prepare for a successful installation?
- How can I choose the language in which the Installer instructions are presented?
- How do I choose the language for my software?
- Where can I find my serial number and product key?
- What if I've lost my serial number or product key?
- How do I know if I have enough disk space for the installation?
- How do I select a license type? What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
- What is the purpose of a client log file?
- How do I register and activate my software after I have finished the installation?
- What are the additional products available for installation?
- Where do I customize my installation?
- What are content packs and how do I install them?
- What are configurable folders?
- How can I install medium resolution Material Library images?
- How can I be sure available service packs are included in my installation?
- What features can I customize?
- Creating a Deployment of AutoCAD Architecture to Multiple Computers
- How can I prepare to create a successful deployment to multiple computers?
- How do I select a license type? What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
- How can I choose the language in which the Installer instructions are presented?
- What is the benefit of a network licensed version of the software?
- What is the purpose of a client log file?
- What is the purpose of a network log file?
- What is an administrative image?
- Where should the administrative image of my deployment be located?
- How will individual users find the deployed administrative image?
- What is 'silent' deployment mode?
- What are the additional products available for installation?
- Where do I customize my installation?
- What features can I customize?
- How can I install medium resolution Material Library images?
- How do I include Service Packs with my deployment?
- What are content packs and how do I install them?
- What are configurable folders?
- What is the purpose of configuring additional files in a deployment?
- What are the services of the Communication Center?
- What is Autodesk Exchange?
- How do I modify a deployment configuration?
- Maintaining and Reconfiguring Your Installation
- How do I add or remove features after installation?
- What are content packs and how do I install them?
- What if I accidentally delete or alter required files? Can I replace or repair them?
- After repairing my installation, is it possible to recover my settings?
- How do I uninstall my software?
- What are the tools and utilities available for installation?
- System Requirements
RequirementDescription
2.5 GB free disk space for default installation
(3.0 GB for full installation)
Disk Space
MS-Mouse compliantPointing Device
Download and Installation from DVDMedia (DVD)
.NET Framework Version 4.0.NET Framework
Intel Pentium 4 processor or AMD Athlon,
3.0 GHz or greater or Intel or AMD Dual
Core processor, 2.0 GHz or greater
2 GB RAM
Additional requirements for 3D Modeling
6 GB free hard disk available not including
installation requirements
1280 x 1024 True color video display ad-
apter 128 MB or greater, Pixel Shader 3.0
or greater, Direct3D
®
capable workstation
class graphics card.
System Requirements for 64-bit Workstations
Make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements. If
your system does not meet these requirements, problems can occur, both
within AutoCAD Architecture at the operating system level.
Whether your Windows operating system is the 32-bit or the 64-bit version,
the version is automatically detected during installation. A 64-bit version of
AutoCAD Architecture cannot be installed on a 32-bit system and vice-versa.
See the following table for hardware and software requirements.
RequirementDescription
Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later of the follow-
ing:
Operating system
■ Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional
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