AutoCAD LT 2012 Installation FAQ
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2 Installing on a Single Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 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? . . .
Chapter 3 Creating a deployment to multiple computers . . . . . . . . . . 11 How can I prepare to create a successful deployment to multiple computers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How can I choose the language in which the Installer instructions are presented? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What is the purpose of a client log file? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What is the purpose of a network log file? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 1 Installation Overview The process of installing or deploying AutoCAD LT 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.
provided here. Note that complete details for creating deployments are provided in the Network Administrator's Guide. What kind of installation will you perform? Here are the four main installation types with a summary of the data and decisions they require: ■ Typical installation with default options. For a typical installation, begin with a proper preparation (page 5). Then, just click through the installer, providing your serial number (page 6) and product key (page 6).
■ Which features (page 9) (such as Express Tools) to install with AutoCAD LT. ■ Whether to install any available service packs (page 15) and whether to merge them with the deployment or append them. ■ What modifications to make to the default search paths and the location of some program files. ■ User preferences. ■ Whether to enable access to communication channels (page 16), live updates, and RSS feeds. ■ Whether to enable access to online resources.
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Installing on a Single Computer 2 How can I prepare for a successful installation? You can avoid problems and ensure a smooth installation of AutoCAD LT by employing the following best practices: ■ Confirm that your computer meets the minimum System Requirements. (Click "System Requirements" at the bottom of the Installer window.) Important: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 (available on product disc) must be installed before you install AutoCAD LT. ■ Be sure you have Administrator permissions in Windows®.
software, although later you can change that by selecting another language from the Product Language drop-down list on the Install > Configure & Begin Installation page of the Installer. How do I choose the language for my software? If other languages are available, you can choose the one you want to use within AutoCAD LT. Select a language from the Product Language drop-down list on the Install > Configure & Begin Installation page of the Installer.
How do I know if I have enough disk space for the installation? The Install > Configure & Begin Installation page of the Installer shows you how much disk space is required for your installation and how much disk space you have available. How do I select a license type? What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license? Choose the type of installation to deploy based on the type of software license you purchased: stand-alone license or network license.
What is the purpose of a client log file? A client log file contains detailed installation information for each workstation. This information may be useful in diagnosing any installation problems. The client log file is located in your Windows "Temp" folder. How do I register and activate my software after I have finished the installation? After you've installed your software, the easiest way to register and activate your software is with the Product License Activation wizard.
How can I be sure available service packs are included in my installation? You can include a service pack for your installation in the Service Pack section of the Installer configuration page. Three options are available: ■ Download the available service packs from Autodesk. ■ Install a service pack from your local network drive. ■ Do not install a service pack. If you select the option to download and apply a service pack from Autodesk, it will be downloaded automatically.
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Creating a deployment to multiple computers 3 How can I prepare to create a successful deployment to multiple computers? You can avoid problems and ensure a smooth deployment of AutoCAD LT by employing the following best practices. ■ Confirm that your network, servers, and client workstations meet the minimum System Requirements for AutoCAD LT. (Click "System Requirements" at the bottom of the Installer.) Be sure that you have installed the .NET 4.0 Framework.
How can I choose the language in which the Installer instructions are presented? If other languages are available, you can choose the language in which Installer instructions are presented from the Installation instructions drop-down list on the Installer Launch page. Note that this will also set the language for your software, although later you can change that by selecting another language from the Product Language drop-down list on the Install > Configure & Begin Installation page of the Installer.
What is an administrative image? An administrative image is a collection of shared file resources created during the deployment process and placed in the shared network deployment folder from which multiple workstations install the product. Where should the administrative image of my deployment be located? The administrative image for your deployment should be stored in a shared folder (a network share) you have created before you launch the deployment.
What are the additional products available for installation? The following additional products are available to install: ■ Autodesk Design Review — Allows users to review, measure, redline, and annotate DWG, DWF, and DXFx files without the original Autodesk creation software. Where do I customize my installation? Click on the AutoCAD LT band of the Install > Configure & Begin Installation page of the Installer to reveal the configuration area.
How do I include Service Packs with my deployment? You can include a service pack for your deployment in the Service Pack section of the Installer configuration page. If you select the option to download and apply a service pack from Autodesk, it will be downloaded automatically. If your installation is up-to-date, a message will tell you that a service pack is not available.
What are the services of the Communication Center? During a custom deployment, you can choose whether or not to activate user preferences for Communication Center services. ■ Enable live updates: Allows users to check for updates when an internet connection is established. If a product patch is available, notification of its availability is received on the program's status bar; the patch can be either downloaded directly from an Autodesk server or modified before being copied to workstations.
Maintaining and Reconfiguring Your Installation 4 How do I add or remove features after installation? To add or remove features from AutoCAD LT, navigate from Windows Start to the control panel for adding, changing, and removing programs. When you select AutoCAD LT as the program you want to change, the Installer will open in maintenance mode. Click Add or Remove Features and follow the instructions in the Installer.
After repairing my installation, is it possible to recover my settings? Custom settings can be exported and later re-imported to the same system in case you have to repair the installation of your program. For more detailed information regarding exporting and importing custom settings, see the Customization Guide. How do I uninstall my software? To uninstall AutoCAD LT and all of its components from your computer, navigate from Windows Start to the control panel for adding, changing, and removing programs.
5 System Requirements AutoCAD LT 2012 System Requirements Here are the minimum system requirements for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.
■ Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise ■ Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate ■ Microsoft Windows 7 Professional ■ Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium ® Browser Internet Explorer 7.0 or later Processor Windows XP ® ® Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon™ Dual Core, 1.6 GHz or Higher with SSE2 technology Windows Vista or Windows 7 Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon Dual Core, 3.0 GHz or Higher with SSE2 technology Memory 1 GB RAM Display resolution 1024x768 with True Color Disk Space Installation 1.
Operating system Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later of the following: ® ® ® ® ■ Microsoft Windows XP Professional ■ Microsoft Windows XP Home Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later of the following: ® ■ Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise ■ Microsoft Windows Vista Business ■ Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate ■ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium The following operating systems: ■ Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise ■ Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate ■ Microsoft Windows 7 Professional ■ Microsoft Windows 7
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