2012
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Installing AutoCAD 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?
- 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 of AutoCAD
- 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 support content folders?
- 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
- AutoCAD 2012 System Requirements
What if I accidentally delete or alter required
files? Can I replace or repair them?
You may be able to fix a problem that stems from a missing or altered support
file by running the Installer to repair or reinstall AutoCAD. To launch the
Installer, navigate from Windows Start to the control panel for adding,
changing, and removing programs. When you select AutoCAD as the program
to change, the Installer will open in maintenance mode. Click Repair or Reinstall
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 and all of its components from your computer, navigate
from Windows Start to the control panel for adding, changing, and removing
programs. When you select AutoCAD as the program you want to change, the
Installer will open in maintenance mode. Click Uninstall and follow the
instructions in the Installer.
Note: AutoCAD installs a material library and base resolution image library
by default. These must be uninstalled separately through the Windows control
panel for adding or removing programs.
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