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
Introduction
Installation Overview
The process of installing or deploying AutoCAD Architecture 2012 consists of
the three main steps shown in the diagram above.
■ Preparation is very important for achieving a trouble-free and successful
installation.
■ Entering Information varies depending upon the kind of installation or
deployment you need.
■ Installation or Deployment executes quickly once you have made and
specified your choices.
You will either perform an installation on a single computer or create a
deployment for multiple computers. In both cases, you decide whether to accept
the typical default options or select your own options to configure a custom
installation. Although the AutoCAD Architecture Installer has been designed
to be self-explanatory, you can find answers to your installation questions in
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