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Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Installing Autodesk Media & Entertainment Products
- Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I have lost my serial number or product key?
- Why do I need to activate a product after installation?
- How does a trial license work in a product suite or bundle?
- How do I switch my license from stand-alone to network or network to stand-alone?
- Where can I find product license information after installation?
- After installation, how can I change product configuration, repair, or uninstall the product?
- Appendix: Installing Autodesk Maya
- Installation Information Specific to Autodesk Maya 2012
- Installing a 32-bit Product on a 64-bit Operating System
- Install Maya on Mac OS X
- Install Maya on Linux
- Uninstall Maya on Mac OS X or Linux
- Install the Maya Help
- Install MatchMover, Composite, Backburner, and DirectConnect
- Install and load the Craft Animations™ plug-in
- Install and load the PhysX for Maya plug-in
- Install and load the DMM plug-in for Maya
- Install mental ray for Maya satellite
- Index
Configure and Install
Installation Path
This path specifies where the product folder will be installed.
Configuration
Most products have a number of configuration settings. On the Install >
Configure Installation page, for any product you have selected to install, you
see a triangular control for access to a configuration panel:
Click anywhere in the product box to open the configuration panel. For many
products, you can select an installation type, either Typical to accept the
default configuration settings, or Custom to review the settings and decide
whether to modify them. More information on the configuration settings for
your product may exist in an appendix to this guide. After you have configured
the settings as required, click the triangle to close the configuration panel.
Activate Products
When you run an Autodesk product for the first time, you will be asked to
activate the product. If it is connected to the Internet, your computer can
communicate directly with Autodesk to complete the activation process.
If your computer is disconnected from the Internet, you can activate later
when you are connected. Some products also permit you to activate offline
by sending the serial number, request code, and registration data to Autodesk
over the Web or by email. For more information on activation, go to
Autodesk
Licensing
and select the FAQ link.
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