AutoCAD LT 2011 Installation Guide February 2010
© 2010 Autodesk, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Except as otherwise permitted by Autodesk, Inc., this publication, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form, by any method, for any purpose. Certain materials included in this publication are reprinted with the permission of the copyright holder. Trademarks The following are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and other countries: 3DEC (design/logo), 3December, 3December.
Contents Chapter 1 Stand-Alone Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Administrative Permission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Locating Your Serial Number and Product Key . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Minimize the Chances of Installation Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Choose a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Migrate Custom Settings and Files from Previous Releases . . . . Migrate Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . View the Migration Log File . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restore Profiles After Migrating Files from an Earlier Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use Migration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customize AutoCAD LT with Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . Export and Import Custom Settings from the Same Release . . . Export Custom Settings . . . . . .
Point Users to the Administrative Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Chapter 4 Distributing an Autodesk Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Use Scripts to Deploy the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Sample Installation Script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use Switches and Flags in Scripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Run Scripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use Group Policies to Run a Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where can I learn about InfoCenter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 What are information channels? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 What are the benefits to enabling CAD Manager Channels? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 What are RSS feeds and how do they benefit my installation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Where can I learn about InfoCenter search locations? . . . . . . 100 How do I set or customize search locations? . . . . . . . . . . .
Stand-Alone Installation 1 AutoCAD LT Installation provides instructions about how to prepare, and then install AutoCAD 2011. If you have never installed the product before, you should familiarize yourself with the entire installation process and options before beginning. If you have a previous release installed, you should review the Migrating and Customizing section, so you can take full advantage of your custom settings.
See the following table for hardware and software requirements. 32-bit Hardware and Software Requirements Operating systems Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later for the following: ■ Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional ■ Windows XP Home Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later for the following: ■ Windows Vista® Enterprise ■ Windows Vista Business ■ Windows Vista Ultimate ■ Windows Vista Home Premium ■ For more information on Windows Vista versions see http://www.microsoft.
32-bit Hardware and Software Requirements Pointing device MS-Mouse compliant Additional Requirements for3D Modeling ■ Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor, 3.0 GHz or higher; or Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 GHz or higher ■ 2 GB RAM or more ■ 2 GB free hard disk space available not including installation ■ 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color) 128 MB or greater, Pixel Shader 3.
64-bit Hardware and Software Requirements CPU type AMD Athlon 64 with SSE2 technology AMD Opteron™ with SSE2 technology Intel Xeon® with Intel EM64T support and SSE2 technology Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support and SSE2 technology Memory 2 GB RAM Display resolution 1024 x 768 with True Color Hard disk Installation 2 GB Pointing device MS-Mouse compliant 3D Modeling Additional Requirements ■ Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor, 3.0 GHz or higher; or Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.
Administrative Permission Requirements To install AutoCAD LT, you must have administrator permissions. You do not need to have domain administrative permissions. See your system administrator for information about administrative permissions. You do not need administrator permissions to run AutoCAD LT. You can run the program as a limited user.
InfoCenter toolbar, click the drop-down arrow next to the Help button (the question mark). Then click About - Product Information. NOTE If you have lost your serial number or product key, contact the Autodesk Business Center (ABC) at 800-538-6401 for assistance. Minimize the Chances of Installation Failure The AutoCAD LT installation process may stop if some applications such as ® ® Microsoft Outlook or virus-checking programs are running.
■ If you are editing an existing deployment, or creating a new deployment using an existing deployment as a template, the Language drop-down list is unavailable. The existing deployment’s language is used. ■ If a language is not supported, a default language is used. Migrating Custom Settings You can migrate your custom settings and files from previous releases of AutoCAD LT (AutoCAD LT 2000 through AutoCAD 2011). It is recommended that you migrate custom settings from a previous release right away.
For late-breaking information, it is also recommended that you review the product Readme. Install AutoCAD LT Using Default Settings on a Stand-Alone Computer Using the default installation settings is the fastest way to install AutoCAD LT on a single, stand-alone system. A default installation does the following: ■ Performs a Typical installation, which installs the most common application features. ■ Installs AutoCAD LT to the default installation path of C:\Program Files\Autodesk\.
WARNING After you click Next, you cannot change the information entered on this page unless you uninstall the product. 6 On the Begin Installation page, click Install. In the configuration warning message, click Yes. 7 On the Installation Complete page, you can view the installation log and the AutoCAD LT Readme. 8 Click Finish. You have successfully installed AutoCAD LT. You are now ready to register your product and start using the program.
To install the product using custom settings 1 Start the AutoCAD LT Installation wizard. 2 On the initial page, select a language for the installation instructions. Click Install Products. 3 On the Select the Products to Install page, select your product(s) and the product language. Click Next. 4 Review the Autodesk software license agreement. Click I Accept, and then click Next. 5 On the User and Product Information page, enter your user information, serial number, and product key. Click Next.
10 Click another product tab to configure another product, or click Next and then Configuration Complete to return to the Begin Installation page. Click Install. NOTE To retain a copy of your configuration settings, click Copy to Clipboard. 11 On the Installation Complete page, you can view the installation log or the AutoCAD LT Readme. 12 Click Finish. You have successfully installed AutoCAD LT. You are now ready to register your product and start using the program.
activate AutoCAD LT. You will not be able to run in trial mode after the 30 days expires. Once you register and activate AutoCAD LT, the Product License 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.
■ Start menu. On the Start menu, click Programs or All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤ ➤ . ■ Location where the AutoCAD LT is installed. If you have administrative permissions, you can run AutoCAD LT in the location where you installed it. If you are a limited-rights user, you must run AutoCAD LT from the Start menu or from the desktop shortcut icon.
NOTE If you need to revert to AutoCAD LT features that you selected in your original installation, click Cancel. Click Next. 5 On the Update AutoCAD LT Installation page, click Next. 6 On the Update Complete page, you are informed when the updates have been performed. Click Finish.
4 On the Repair Complete page, click Finish. Uninstall AutoCAD LT When you uninstall AutoCAD LT, all components are removed. This means that even if you've previously added or removed components, or if you've reinstalled or repaired AutoCAD LT, the uninstall removes all AutoCAD LT installation files from your system. To uninstall AutoCAD LT 1 Click the Start menu ➤ Programs or All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤ ➤ .
You are also 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.
Migrating and Customizing 2 If you have a previous version of AutoCAD LT installed on your system, you can install a newer version of AutoCAD LT and keep other versions of the program on the same system. This is called a side-by-side installation. If you have purchased an upgrade version of AutoCAD LT, you are required to uninstall the previous version within 120 days of installing your newer product. See your license agreement for more information.
■ Customize User Interface dialog box. Converts legacy menu (MNU and MNS) and CUI files to the CUIx format while leaving the original file unchanged. Migrating user interface elements, transferring data between customized files, and customizing user interface elements are simplified in this dialog box. For more information about the CUIx file format and how to migrate menu and CUI files, see User Interface Customization in the Customization Guide. ■ Migration tools.
NOTE If you have made changes to partial plotter configuration (PC3) files that are located in a custom folder, those files are migrated to the AutoCAD LT PC3 folder, which is located under your custom PC3 folder. PC3 files are migrated to a separate folder to maintain backward compatibility with previous AutoCAD LT releases.
Files Migrated with the Migrate Custom Settings Dialog Box File Name File Description Details acad.pat acadlt.pat Contains standard hatch pattern definitions (an AutoCAD LT library file). The file itself is not migrated; however, any hatch patterns that you created in this file are copied to the AutoCAD LT acad.patacadlt.pat file, in the User Defined Hatch Patterns section of the file. acadiso.pat acadltiso.pat Contains metric hatch pattern definitions (an AutoCAD LT library file).
Files Migrated with the Migrate Custom Settings Dialog Box File Name File Description *.cuix Details Contains customizations from AutoCAD LT 2006 through AutoCAD LT 2009. The new CUIx file is stored in the same folder as the main CUIx file. Enterprise CUI files are not automatically migrated. You must do so manually. Contains customizations from and later. Contains customizations from AutoCAD LT 2010 and later.
2 In the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box, Migrate Settings From drop-down list, select the AutoCAD LT release from which you want to migrate your custom settings. 3 In the Settings and Files to Migrate box, select the custom files that you want to migrate. 4 Click OK. 5 In the Migrate Custom Settings message, click OK to view the log file, or click No if you do not want to view the log file now. NOTE You can view the log file at another time.
View the Migration Log File The migration log file (migration.xml) provides specific information about any settings or files that were not successfully migrated to AutoCAD LT. The log file shows all the files that were successfully copied from a previous version to the newer AutoCAD LT. It also provides information about files that were not successfully migrated. Use the log for troubleshooting if there are unwanted or unexpected results in your AutoCAD LT profiles.
Use Migration Tools Migration tools take the guesswork out of updating your custom files from previous releases. The tools help you to share drawings when you upgrade to a new release of an AutoCAD LT product. You can download the migration tools in several languages from the Autodesk website. NOTE Because these are public tools, product support for them is limited to the Autodesk discussion groups. The migration tools are as follows: ■ DWG TrueView 2011.
■ Partner product search. Used as part of a generated query that is sent to the Autodesk Partner Products website to find relevant third-party utilities that might be beneficial to your work. ■ Initial Setup. Used to determine which drawing template file might be appropriate to your industry for new drawings when compared to the supplied default templates that come with AutoCAD LT.
The following task-based tools can be added to your default workspace from Initial Setup: ■ 3D modeling ■ Photorealistic rendering ■ Review and markup ■ Sheet sets You can use the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor to further control which task-based tools are displayed in a workspace. For more information about workspaces, see Customize Workspaces in the Customization Guide.
template to use when you create a new drawing. Initial Setup has the following drawing template options: ■ Default drawing template. Use the imperial or metric drawing template that is installed by default. ■ Existing drawing template. Specify an existing drawing template that is available on a local or network drive. If you migrated your custom settings and files from a previous release, the migrated default drawing template file is listed.
Drawing templates are often project- or company-specific to ensure consistent styles and settings from one drawing to the next. It is recommended that you use a drawing template that follows your company’s CAD standards. For information about creating a custom drawing template, see Use a Template File to Start a Drawing in the User’s Guide. To customize AutoCAD LT with Initial Setup 1 Click the Application menu button ➤ Options. 2 In the Options dialog box, User Preferences tab, click Initial Setup.
them on the same computer if you need to reinstall AutoCAD LT. When exporting custom settings, a migration package is created that contains an XML file. This file contains custom settings, a listing of the custom files from local locations used with AutoCAD LT, and optionally, custom files in network locations. The migration package is a ZIP file archive, so it has the file extension ZIP.
Most Common File Types Included in the Migration Package File Name File Description *.mnl AutoLISP commands and procedures that a customization file is dependent on; must have the same name as a customization file in order to be loaded by the product. *.pat Hatch pattern definitions. *.pc3 Configuration information for a plotter or printer. *.pgp Shell commands and command alias definitions. *.pmp Calibration and paper size settings that are used with a PC3 file. *.
Some of the File Types Not Included in the Migration Package File Name File Description *.lli Landscape library; this file type is no longer supported due to the removal of the LANDSCAPE command. *.lsp AutoLISP source file that contains definitions for custom commands and functions. *.mli Render material library; this file type is no longer supported due to changes to the MATERIALS command. *.
To export custom settings 1 Do one of the following: ■ (Windows XP) Click Start menu ➤ Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤ ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Export Settings. ■ (Windows Vista) Click Start menu ➤ All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤ ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Export Settings.
network drive or a drive that uses removable discs, are not created automatically. Local paths that exist as part of a user profile in a migration package are created automatically during the import process, but paths that are on a network drive or a drive that uses removable discs, are not created automatically. NOTE You must launch AutoCAD LT at least once before you can import a migration package.
Migrating and Customizing Issues This section outlines common issues and their solutions with regards to migrating and customizing AutoCAD LT. 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.
What happens if I skip or cancel Initial Setup? If you skip or cancel Initial Setup, AutoCAD LT is not changed from its current state. You can return to Initial Setup at any time by going to the User Preferences tab in the Options dialog box. 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. You can create different workspaces based on the types of drawings you work on.
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 Drawingin the User’s Guide. How do I modify drawing templates at a later time? Drawing template (DWT) files are no different than a drawing (DWG) file, with the exception of its file extension. Once a DWT file is opened, you can modify named objects such as layers, and text and dimension styles just as you would in a drawing.
Network Administration and Deployment 3 Network administration and deployment requires careful planning and execution. This section gives you information about how to prepare for deployment, set up and customize a deployment, and distribute the program. Preparing a Deployment To prepare for a deployment, you should take the time to review the following requirements and options.
See the following tables for administrative image system requirements. Hardware and Software Requirements - Administrative Image Location Hard disk 2 GB or above (recommended) The location where you create the administrative image must be a shared location so that users can access the administrative image. Choose an Installation Type When you set up your deployment, you need to choose the type of installation to deploy.
on the maximum number of systems for which you have licenses. This means you get a true floating license. Choose a License Server Model If you chose the Network License option, you need to decide which license server model to use to distribute the product licenses. TIP If you are deploying a stand-alone or multi-seat stand-alone installation type, you do not use a license server model. For the network installation, use one of the following license server models: ■ Single license server model.
A network, shared folder is required for network license and multi-seat stand-alone methods of installation. Any subfolders that are placed inside a network shared folder are automatically shared. NOTE You must have Full Control permissions set for your shared folder when you are creating your deployment images. Read permissions are necessary to access the network share and administrative permissions on the workstation where the program is deployed.
deployment process is initiated from the installation wizard’s Create Deployments selection. Once a deployment is created, users then access the deployment to install products to their computers. Prepare for a Network Deployment Complete the following preliminary tasks before creating a network deployment. Deployment Checklist Review the system requirements. Confirm your network, servers, and client workstations meet the system requirements. Understand the type of license you have purchased.
Deployment Checklist Determine whether to create log files that contain deployment and installation data, and whether to run silent mode. NOTE When the program is installed from a deployment using silent mode, users’ systems automatically reboot without warning when the installation is complete. Determine an installation type (Typical or Custom), and whether to install Express Tools (if applicable).
■ Install Additional Files ■ Specify User Preferences ■ Include Service Packs ■ Configure InfoCenter Communication Center ■ Configure Access to Online Resources When you finish selecting options, click Configuration Complete. The Create Deployment page is redisplayed, where you can confirm your selections. Click Create Deployment. NOTE To retain a copy of your settings, click Copy to Clipboard.
Because you can't change this information later without uninstalling, take care when entering the information. You must also enter the product serial number and product key in order to run the product. The serial number and product key are located on the outside of the product packaging, or in the Autodesk Upgrade and Licensing Information email. The serial number must contain a three-digit prefix followed by an eight-digit number. The product key consists of five characters.
your network, for example \\MyComputer\Autodesk\. Users should use their actual computer name in place of MyComputer. NOTE The folder where the network log resides must be a shared folder where users who install the program have Change permissions. Otherwise, successes or failures for user installations cannot be written to the log file. ■ Create client log The client log contains detailed installation information for each workstation.
network. You also select the network license server model you want to use to distribute product licenses. NOTE Depending on the type of option you choose on the configuration page, stand-alone or network license, 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.
If you are deploying a stand-alone or multi-seat stand-alone installation type, you do not use a license server model. 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.
server model, make sure that you select the same settings in the Network License Manager that you choose here. 3 Enter the name of one of the servers that will run the Network License Manager, or click the Browse button to locate the server. Click Add to add the server to the Server Pool. Once all the servers are added to the Server Pool list, use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to arrange the servers in the order you want them to be searched by a user's workstation. You must enter at least two servers.
To deploy a typical installation, choose optional tools, and specify a product location 1 During the deployment, on the Select the Installation Type page, select Typical as the type of installation that you want. 2 Enter the path on the client workstation where you want to install the program, for example C:\Program Files\Autodesk\. The Disc Space Requirements chart lets you review available drives and disc space. 3 Click Next.
3 Enter the path on the client workstation where you want to install the program, for example C:\Program Files\Autodesk\. 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 support content gets installed by specifying a folder other than the default user profile folder used in previous releases.
Among the four options available, you can choose a single shared location, local or network, where all your support content is installed. The illustration and table below outline the other available options. There are four support content folder options: An Overwrite Existing Files in Shared Network Folders check box is available when either the Single Shared folder or Custom folder options is selected. If the box is checked, the existing files in the chosen folder are overwritten.
■ Display a desktop shortcut for AutoCAD LT, or create a custom shortcut If you do not require Microsoft Internet Explorer to be installed before AutoCAD LT is installed, then deselect the Require Internet Explorer for installation. Your default profile name is the name of all your users will see when they run the deployment. Clear the check box for Create a Desktop Shortcut for AutoCAD LT if you do not want the product shortcut icon to appear on the user's desktop.
If you choose to include a service pack from a local or network drive, you will need to plan how you want the service pack handled from the two options below. You will also need to complete the following steps. NOTE If the deployment process for the main product is canceled or fails, the service pack installation will automatically be canceled. ■ Append the Service Packs onto the Deployment. When you append a service pack, the service pack is applied to the current deployment only.
To extract a Microsoft Installer Patch (MSP) file from a service pack 1 Download the service pack from the AutoCAD LT support site. 2 Review the service pack Readme file for information about patch usage. 3 Open a Windows command prompt and enter the patch file name followed by the /e switch and a target file name, such as: ProductSP1.exe /e ./ProductSP1.msp where is the name of the downloaded patch and is the name of the extracted file. Using ‘.
The Communication Center settings you can make include the following: ■ Enable Live Updates. Users can use Live Update to check for updates when a Web connection is established. If a product patch is available, notification of its availability is received on the 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. If you don't want users to receive updates or announcements, you can turn off Live Update.
To configure Communication Center 1 When creating a deployment, on the Configure InfoCenter Communication Center page, make the following Live Update 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 can maintain a patch list on a local server.
Allow Users to Access Online Resources (Optional) 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 Customer Error Reporting and InfoCenter settings.
■ Exclusive license terms on any Autodesk products under contract ■ Access to Autodesk Knowledge Base Online Help Access to online Help documentation is available to your users from www.autodesk.com. The Help system can also be installed during the product installation process should you choose to restrict online access. Access to online or local Help can also be done through the CAD Manager Control utility.
To configure access to online resources 1 While creating a deployment, on the Configure Access to Online Resources page, do the following to configure DesignCenter Online: ■ To enable DesignCenter Online, select the check box next to Enable DC Online.
2 On the initial page, select a language for the deployment instructions. Click Create Deployments. 3 On the Begin Deployment page, specify the following: ■ Administrative Image Field. Enter or locate the path to the shared network location where you want to create and store your administrative image. Users install the program from this location. NOTE For information on how to create a network share, see Create a Network Share on page 39. ■ Deployment Name Field. Enter the new deployment's name.
For more information on log files, see Creating Log Files on page 44. For more information on silent mode, see What Is Silent Mode? on page 45. Click Next. 8 On the Create Deployment page, click Create Deployment. Click Yes to continue creating the deployment using the default configuration. An administrative image is created in your shared folder using the deployment options listed in Current Settings. To retain a copy of your deployment settings, click Copy to Clipboard.
5 Review the Autodesk software license agreement. Click I Accept, and then click Next. 6 On the User and Product Information page, enter your user information, serial number, and product key. Click Next. WARNING After you click Next, you cannot change the information entered on the this page unless you uninstall the product. 7 On the General Deployment Settings page specify whether to ■ Create a network log file.
11 On the Install Additional Files page, specify the installation location and the filesnames of any additional files you want to include in the deployment. Click Next. 12 On the Specify User Preferences page, specify whether to display the Welcome Screen, whether to require Internet Explorer, the default publish format, the default profile name, and whether to create a desktop shortcut. Click Next. 13 On the Include Service Packs page specify whether to include any available service packs.
2 In the Tools folder, double-click the Create & Modify a Deployment shortcut. The deployment wizard is redisplayed. 3 Click through the deployment pages and make the necessary changes. 4 Click Create Deployment. Point Users to the Administrative Image When you are done creating the deployment, users can install the program using the shortcut located with the administrative image. The shortcut name matches the deployment name that you specified in the deployment wizard.
Distributing an Autodesk Program 4 You can choose from several methods of distributing an Autodesk program. Network sharing is the default method. Use Scripts to Deploy the Program A script executes a command or a set of commands. Scripts are similar to batch files but are more flexible. Installation scripts are most useful for stand-alone installation of programs on computers that are connected to a network.
The sample scripts in this section are based on Microsoft Scripting Engine 5.6, which works with both VBScripts and JavaScript. If you don't have the scripting engine installed, you can download it for free from the Microsoft website at www.msdn.microsoft.com/scripting. Sample scripts and Help files are also available there for download. ■ Administrative permissions A Sample Installation Script The sample script in this section installs the program in a typical configuration.
' 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 strADSKServerPath dim strADSKServerHostID dim strADSKPath dim strSourcePath ' A Sample Installation Script | 67
' Script initialization Set shell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") productType = "ACAD" ' ' Name and Organization information strADSKFirstName = "My First Name" strADSKLastName = "My Last Name" strADSKOrganization = "Organization" ' ' Serial Number information strADSKSNPrefix = "123" strADSKSNNumber = "12345678" strADSKProdKey="ABCDE" 'Locale information, for example en-US = US English, de-DE = Deutchland German, ja-JP = Japan Japanese strLocale="" ' en-US, de-DE, ja-JP ' ' Source to install from (e.g.
Function RunStandaloneInstall shell.run DefaultCommand(),2,1 end function ' Function RunSingleLicenseServerInstall ' Update with the correct information for the license server strACADStandaloneNetworkType = "3" strADSKLicenseServerType = "Single Server License" strADSKLicenseType = "Network License" strADSKServerPath = "myFlexNetServer" ' HOSTID or MAC address strADSKServerHOSTID = "000000000000" ' ' Consolidate the two values strADSKServerPath = strADSKServerPath & " " & strADSKServerHOSTID shell.
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.
Function MakeCommand dim retString retString = DefaultCommand() & " " retString = retString & "ACADSTANDALONENETWORKTYPE=" & """" & strACADStandaloneNetworkType & """" & " " retString = retString & "ACADLICENSESERVERTYPE=" & """" & strADSK LicenseServerType & """" & " " retString = retString & "ACADLICENSETYPE=" & """" & strADSKLicense Type & """" & " " retString = retString & "ACADSERVERPATH=" & """" & strADSKServer Path & """" & " " MakeCommand = retString end function Scripted installation for AutoCAD L
' Name and Organization information strADSKFirstName = "My First Name" strADSKLastName = "My Last Name" strADSKOrganization = "Organization" ' ' Serial Number information strADSKSNPrefix = "123" strADSKSNNumber = "12345678" strADSKProdKey="ABCDE" ' 72 | Chapter 4 Distributing an Autodesk Program
' Source to install from (e.g. D: is assumed to be Install Media) strSourcePath = "D:\" ' ' Destination to install to strADSKPath = Shell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%ProgramFiles%") "\Autodesk\" + "AutoCAD LT 2011" strADSKPath = strADSKPath + "\" RunStandaloneInstall() ' End of Script Wscript.quit() function RunStandaloneInstall() dim retString ' + retString = """" & strSourcePath & "\setup.
NOTE You must set the installation switch to INSTALLDIR=. If this is not done, programs that run outside AutoCAD LT (such as the License Transfer utility) are not installed. Switches in Installation Scripts Switch Description INSTALLDIR= Specifies the location to install the product. ACADSERIALPREFIX= Specifies the numbers that precede the hyphen in the serial number. ACADSERIALNUMBER= Specifies the serial number.
product disc(s) to that directory. You may also want to create directories for service packs, extensions, and your own customization tools. You can use any of the following methods to run an installation script: ■ Run the script manually at each individual workstation. To run the installation, paste the script into the Run dialog box or run it from the Windows command prompt. ■ Send an email with the UNC path to each user who should run the script. To run the script, the user follows your instructions.
■ Prohibits customization of application settings, other than what is set while creating a deployment. In order for AutoCAD LT to run properly, the following software must be installed on the computer where the program is being installed: Available on the product disc Microsoft .NET 3.
Use Group Policies to Assign a Deployment to Computers Perform the following procedures from a Windows XP workstation or a Windows 2000 or 2003 server that has Group Policy Management Console installed, and has access to the Active Directory server. NOTE For more information about Group Policy Management, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/grouppolicy. To assign a deployment to a computer 1 Start the Group Policy Management Console (gpmc.msc).
7 In the Deploy Software dialog box, select Advanced and click OK. 8 In the Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, click Add.
9 In the Open dialog box, select the Transform Package file called acad-.mst). Click Open. 10 In the Properties dialog box, Modifications tab, click Add. 11 In the Open dialog box, navigate to \Tools and select the Transform Package file called gpo.mst.
After clicking Open, the Properties dialog should look like the following: 12 Click OK to complete the package.
Adding a Language Pack Next, you will need add a language pack to your package. To add a language pack 1 In the Group Policy Object Editor dialog box, under Software Settings, right-click Software Installation for the same object, and then click New ➤ Package. 2 In the Open dialog box, navigate to the administrative image’s location you specified in the deployment wizard. Navigate to AdminImage\\\acad. Click Open. The used in the examples is en-us for US English.
8 9 Click OK to complete the package.
The group policy object is now assigned to all computers that are members of the organizational unit for which the group policy object has been created. The next time a computer in the organizational unit is restarted, the program will be installed and will be available for all users of the computer. See Verify a Group Policy Deployment on page 83 to confirm that the group policy has been created correctly.
Distribute the Product Using Imaging Software The following information is provided for those who use imaging software, such as Norton Ghost, to create a master image to distribute Autodesk products. Once created, the master image is then replicated to other computers throughout your facility. NOTE Autodesk does not recommend or support the distribution of AutoCAD LT using imaging software. However, if you plan to use this method of distribution, please review the following instructions carefully.
2 Install AutoCAD LT from the deployment onto the master computer. 3 Do one of the following on the master computer: ■ Create a master image, including the boot sector. Test the product on a machine other than the master computer before distributing the product. Launch the product on the other machine, and register and activate it. Users have a 30-day grace period to register and activate the product on their machines. ■ Launch and customize the product as necessary.
Restore the Master Image The following procedure assumes that you have saved a copy of each workstation’s AdLM folder (and Product Licenses folder, if present) to either another workstation or a disc before you reformat the workstation. To restore a product using a master image 1 Exit the application. Do not run the application again until after you have completed this procedure.
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.
88
Troubleshooting 5 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/servicesandsupport General Installation Issues This section outlines common issues and their solutions that may arise while performing a general install of your product(s).
To identify your graphics card driver 1 On the Start menu (Windows), click Settings ➤ Control Panel. 2 Click the Display icon to access the Display Properties. In Vista, click Settings ➤ Control Panel ➤ Personalization ➤ Display Settings. 3 Open the Settings tab and click the Advanced button. 4 Click the Adapter tab to check the adapter type. 5 Click the Properties button and open the Driver tab to check driver version and see if newer drivers are available.
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.
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 LT. Migrate Custom Settings Migrates custom settings and files from previous version of your product to this version. Initial Setup Allows users to perform some basic customization of AutoCAD LT (online content, workspaces) based on their units system, industry, and commonly used task-based tools.
Samples Contains various feature sample files. How do I access my product documentation? Documentation in the form of a Help file is available on the product media or as a web-based (online) Help file. The complete Help system is installed during the product installation process.
Where should deployments be located? Shared folders are required for both network license and multi-seat stand-alone methods of installation. The shared folder (network share) is created before you run the installation wizard and is where product deployments are stored. Shared folders are required for multi-seat stand-alone methods of installation. The shared folder (network share) is created before you run the installation wizard and is where product deployments are stored.
Specifies the default location of the main customization file (aclt.cui). Enterprise Customization File: Specifies the location of an enterprise customization file. Custom Icon Location: Specifies the location for custom icons used in customization files. Dictionary and Font Files Specifies a number of optional settings. Custom Dictionary File: Specifies a custom dictionary to use (if you have one).
Drawing Template File Location: Specifies the path to locate drawing template files used by the Start Up wizard and New dialog box. Sheet Set Template File Location: Specifies the path to locate sheet set template files used by the Create Sheet Set wizard. Default Template File Name for QNEW: Specifies the drawing template file used by the QNEW command.
i-drop Associated File Location Specifies the location of data files associated with i-drop content. When the 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 File Locations page. If one is not specified, the first search path will replace the install path.
Install path Search paths and file locations Rendering ■ Texture maps search path (all three paths should be replaced by the install path values with proper sub folders) Along with defining search paths and file location, can files be added? Using the Add button, you can set paths to folders where files are stored. You cannot add specific files.
From the installation wizard, select Install Tools and Utilities and then select the CAD Manager Control utility. After installation is complete, you can open the utility from the Start menu. Do one of the following: ■ On the Start menu, click Programs or All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤ CAD Manager Tools ➤ CAD Manager Control Utility.
What are RSS feeds and how do they benefit my installation? An RSS feed is a live link you initiate 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. RSS stands for Rich Site Summary (or Really Simple Syndication).
You need the CAD Manager tool if you want to make changes to CAD Manager Channels. When installing tools and utilities, which selections are applicable for a stand-alone installation? The Autodesk CAD Manager tool is the only tool that is beneficial to a stand-alone licensed product. With the CAD Manager tool, you can modify CAD Manager Channels. Where do I find my server name? When installing a network licensed product, you must specify the name of the server that will run the Network License Manager.
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 the deployment and the service pack is applied after the product is deployed. When you merge a service pack, the service pack is merged into the administrative image. Once merged, a service pack may not be removed from the administrative image.
Uninstall and Maintenance Issues This section outlines common issues and their solutions with regards to adding and removing features, reinstalling or repairing your installation, and uninstalling products. When adding or removing features, how can I tell what features get installed by default? To quickly see what gets installed during a Typical, default installation, click the Restore Defaults button on the Add/Remove Features page.
Initial Setup Allows users to perform some basic customization of AutoCAD LT (online content, workspaces) based on their units system, industry, and commonly used task-based tools. Reference Manager Allows users to view and edit the paths of externally referenced files associated with a drawing. Samples Contains various feature sample files. Tutorials Contains tutorials. Dictionaries Contains multi-language dictionaries. Fonts Contains AutoCAD LT fonts and TrueType fonts.
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. Changing the path while adding features results in program corruption, so it is not an option. When should I reinstall the product instead of a repair? You should reinstall your product if you accidentally delete or alter files that are required by the program.
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.
Glossary activate Part of the Autodesk software registration process, it allows you to run a product in compliance with the product's end-user license agreement. Active Directory A directory service from Microsoft that is part of Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Server that manages the identities and relationships that make up network environments. administrative image A collection of shared file resources created by the deployment wizard and used by deployments to install the program to network workstations.
group policy Microsoft server technology that provides a way to do push installations and advertising-based installations using standard Microsoft 2000 Server administration components. installation image A deployment that consists of an MSI file, any associated transforms, additional user-specified custom files, and profile and registry settings. language family A set of languages (core product, plus language packs) that are distributed together, typically based on a geographic grouping.
SCCM Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. A tool that helps administer networked machines by allowing remote configuration, push deployments, and user administration. SCCM is an expensive technology that must be purchased 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.
110
Index A activating programs 11 administrative images defined 102 shortcuts to 64 system requirements 37 administrator permission requirements stand-alone installation 5 Adobe Flash Player 4 advertising deployments 75 aliases migrating 18 anti-virus software 6 applications anti-virus software 6 closing during installation 6 uninstalling 15, 103 assigning deployments 75, 77 Autodesk Channels 55, 99 Autodesk Design Review installing 16 viewing DWFs 16 Autodesk products versions of 17 Autodesk Subscription 57 A
D E data loss 6 DC Online 57 default deployments 59 default templates 26 Deployment wizard 59 deployments about 40 assigning 75, 77 checklist 41 choices 43 Configure button 42 customized 42, 61 Deployment wizard 59 distributing 76, 84 group policies 75 imaging software 84 issues 93 methods 65 modifying 63 preparing for 37 scripts 65 system requirements 37 verifying installation 83 Design Review installing 16 viewing DWFs 16 DesignCenter Online 57 displaying migration log files 23 distributed license serve
importing custom settings from migration packages 28, 32 industries 24, 34 InfoCenter Communication Center 54 Initial Setup 24, 34 installation adding or removing features 13 advertising deployments 75 Autodesk Design Review 16 Configure button 42 customizing 42 group policies 75 imaging software 84 Initial Setup 24 Installation wizard 7 multiple or bundled products 15 network deployment 40–41, 43 networking issues 100 preparing for 1 registration and activation 11 reinstalling 14, 103 repairing damaged ins
restoring default settings after 23 tips 34 migration log files 23 migration packages 28 migration tools 18, 24 MNS files (source menu) converting 18 migrating 18 MNU files (menu template) converting 18 migrating 18 monitors 1 MSI files 102 MSP files 52, 98 multi-product bundles 15 multi-seat stand-alone installations 38, 84, 100 N network adapters 38 network administration about 37 group policies 75 license servers 40 network installations Configure button 42 deployment 40–41, 43 group policies 75 imaging
uninstalling programs 15, 103 repairing damaged installations 14, 86, 103 restoring damaged installations 86, 103 operating systems 86 RSS feeds 55, 100 running scripts 74 S SAMreport-Lite 93 SATA RAID environments 84 ScriptPro migration tool 24 scripts creating 65 deploying program with 65 flags and 73 running 74 sample scripts 66 switches and 73 system requirements 65 search paths 94 Search settings 58 searching customized for industries 24 Partner Product search 24 Search locations 100 serial numbers st
W web browsers 1 Windows operating systems system requirements 1, 37 workspaces customized for industries 24 tips 35 116 | Index workstations assigning deployments 75, 77 imaging software deployments 84 repairing installations 86 restoring master systems 86 system requirements 37 verifying deployments 83
