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language pack A set of installed files that enable the user to work in the application in the
language specified by the Language Pack.
language family A set of languages (core product, plus language packs) that are distributed
together, typically based on a geographic grouping.
License Transfer utility Allows you to use an Autodesk product on more than one computer
without purchasing a separate license for each computer.
MSI Microsoft installer that supports a variety of parameters that can be scripted.
MSP Microsoft patch file (see patch).
MST Microsoft transform file. Modifies the components installed by the MSI file. For example,
the deployment wizard creates an MST file with the settings that you specify. The deployment
created by the deployment wizard uses the MST file in conjunction with the MSI file and
MSIEXEC to install the program on local workstations.
multi-seat stand-alone installation A type of installation where multiple stand-alone seats
of the program are installed using a single serial number.
network license installation A type of installation where you install the program to
workstations with the files and registry entries that allow the program to communicate with
the Network License Manager.
partial profile A profile that contains partial registry information corresponding to a subset
of the options available from the Files tab of the Options dialog box.
patch A software update to an application.
power user A user with rights to access and write to the Program Files folder and the
HKEY_Local_Machine folder of the registry.
pull technology An installation technology that requires user interaction to complete the
installation.
push technology An installation technology that installs files to a remote desktop without
any user interaction.
scripting The process of using scripting languages such as VB Script to facilitate the
deployment of software packages.
service pack Autodesk terminology for an application patch.
silent mode An installation that proceeds without any explicit user input. No dialog boxes
are presented that require interaction from the user.
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