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feature tree, which is hidden when you choose a Typical install in the
configuration area. To reveal the feature tree, choose the Custom install option.
Here are the features available when you install AutoCAD:
■ Model Documentation: Interface for Autodesk Inventor Server, a
programming component that allows you to open and query the geometry
and feature information of an Autodesk Inventor part file or other imported
models and to create the corresponding data within AutoCAD.
■ CAD Standards: Tools for managing design files for compliance with
your standards.
■ Database: Database access tools.
■ Dictionaries: Multi-language dictionaries.
■ Drawing Encryption: Security tool for protecting drawing files with a
password.
■ Express Tools: Productivity tools to extend AutoCAD functions for
dimensioning, drawing, object selection, and object modification. These
tools are not supported by Autodesk.
■ Fonts: AutoCAD fonts and TrueType
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fonts.
■ Autodesk Content Explorer: Interface for quick browsing of DWG files
on local and network drives and on Autodesk Seek. Note: In order to search
network folders, the Autodesk Content Service utility must also be installed
from the Tools & Utilities component of the Installer.
■ Autodesk Seek: Web service for finding, previewing, and downloading
branded and generic building information modeling (BIM) files, models,
drawings, and product specifications directly into an active AutoCAD
session. AutoCAD users can also upload their drawings to Seek.
■ License Transfer Utility: Tool to allow users to transfer an Autodesk
product license between computers.
■ Migrate Custom Settings: Utility to migrate custom user settings and
files from a previous version of AutoCAD. When this utility is installed, it
will present a dialog box for migration on the first launch of AutoCAD.
You will also be able to run the utility later from Windows Start > All
Programs > Autodesk > AutoCAD 2012 > Migrate Custom Settings.
■ Reset Settings: Utility to reset AutoCAD to its original settings. This
function may be useful for users who have used the "Migrate Custom
Settings" utility and been dissatisfied with the results. If installed, the Reset
Settings program will be available from Windows Start > All Programs >
Autodesk > AutoCAD 2012 > Reset Settings.
■ Reset Settings: Utility to reset AutoCAD to its original settings.
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