2012
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Installing AutoCAD Mechanical 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 libraries and how do I install them?
- 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 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 libraries and how do I install them?
- 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 libraries 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
System Requirements
AutoCAD Mechanical 2012 System
Requirements
Here are the minimum system requirements for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating
systems.
Recommended requirements: In addition to the minimum requirements, these
system requirements also include recommended requirements for memory and
graphics cards. The recommended operating system is Windows 7 (64-bit).
AutoCAD Mechanical 2012 System Requirements for 32-bit Workstations (page
27)
AutoCAD Mechanical 2012 System Requirements for 64-bit Workstations (page
29)
Requirements for GPO (Group Policy Objects) Deployments (page 31)
AutoCAD Mechanical 2012 System
Requirements for 32-bit Workstations
RequirementDescription
Service Pack 3 (SP3) or later of the following:Operating system
■ Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional
■ Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Home
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