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NOTE You can also view the Readme file after you have installed AutoCAD

Plant 3D.

12 Click Finish.

You have successfully installed AutoCAD Plant 3D. You are now ready to

start AutoCAD Plant 3D and follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE Autodesk does not recommend or support the distribution of AutoCAD

Plant 3D using imaging software. However, if you plan to use this method of

distribution, please review the instructions detailed in the Network Administrator’s

Guide.

The first time you start AutoCAD Plant 3D, the Product Activation wizard is

displayed. You can either activate AutoCAD Plant 3D at that time or run

AutoCAD Plant 3D and activate it later. Until you register and enter a valid

activation code for AutoCAD Plant 3D, you are operating the program in trial

mode and the Product Activation wizard is displayed for 30 days from the first

time that you run the program.

If after 30 days of running AutoCAD Plant 3D in trial mode you have not

registered and provided a valid activation code, your only option is to register

and activate AutoCAD Plant 3D. You will not be able to run in trial mode after

the 30 days expires. Once you register and activate AutoCAD Plant 3D, the

Product 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.

To register and activate AutoCAD Plant 3D

1 Do one of the following:

■ (Windows XP) Click Start menu ➤ Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤

<AutoCAD Plant 3D> ➤ <AutoCAD Plant 3D>.

■ (Windows Vista) Click Start menu ➤ All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤

<AutoCAD Plant 3D> ➤ <AutoCAD Plant 3D>.