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2 In the AutoCAD Plant 3D Product Activation wizard, select Activate the
Product, and then click Next.
This starts the Register Today process.
3 Click Register and Activate (Get an Activation Code).
4 Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you do not have Internet access, or if you want to use another method
of registration, you can register and activate AutoCAD Plant 3D in one
of the following ways:
Email Create an email message with your registration information and
send it to Autodesk.
Fax or Post/Mail Enter your registration information, and fax or mail
the information to Autodesk.
Launch AutoCAD Plant 3D
Assuming that you followed all of the previous steps outlined in this
installation section, you can launch AutoCAD Plant 3D and start taking
advantage of its new and updated features. For more information about the
new features, see the New Features Workshop after you launch the product.
You can start AutoCAD Plant 3D in the following ways:
■ Desktop shortcut icon. When you install AutoCAD Plant 3D, an AutoCAD
Plant 3D shortcut icon is placed on your desktop unless you cleared that
option during installation. Double-click the AutoCAD Plant 3D icon to
start the program.
■ Start menu. On the Start menu (Windows XP), click Programs or (Windows
Vista) All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤ <AutoCAD Plant 3D> ➤ <AutoCAD
Plant 3D>.
■ Location where the AutoCAD Plant 3D is installed. If you have
administrative permissions, you can run AutoCAD Plant 3D in the location
where you installed it. If you are a limited-rights user, you must run
AutoCAD Plant 3D from the Start menu or from the desktop shortcut icon.
If you want to create a custom shortcut, make sure that the Start In
directory for the shortcut points to a directory where you have write
permissions.
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