2014
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Autodesk Installation Overview and FAQ
- What's New in the 2014 Installation Guide
- Installation 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?
- Can I install Autodesk products from a website?
- How does a trial license work in a product suite or bundle?
- How do I change my license type?
- Where can I find product license information after installation?
- After installation, how can I change product configuration, repair, or uninstall the product?
- Autodesk Network Administrator's Guide
- Network Administration and Deployment
- What's New in the 2014 Network Administrator's Guide
- About Deployments
- Language Pack Deployment
- Check Deployment Readiness
- Ensure .NET 3.5 Support for Windows 8
- Determine the Installation Type
- Determine the License Server Model
- Configure Individual Products
- Include Additional Software
- Include Service Packs
- Create a Network Share
- Create a Deployment
- Create a Combined 32- and 64-bit Deployment
- Modify a Deployment
- Direct Users to the Administrative Image
- Uninstall Deployed Products
- Alternative Distribution Methods
- Installation Questions
- Licensing Questions
- Deployment and Networking Questions
- Where should deployments be located?
- When should I select all products for the administrative image, and can I add products later?
- What are profiles of user preferences?
- What happens if I choose to append or merge service packs?
- Where can I check if service packs are available for my software?
- How do I extract an MSP file?
- How should I configure a network license server for a firewall?
- Uninstall and Maintenance Questions
- How can I see what is included in a default installation?
- Is it possible to change the installation folder when adding or removing features?
- How do I install tools and utilities after installing my product?
- When should I reinstall the product instead of repairing it?
- Do I need the original media to reinstall my product?
- When I uninstall my software, what files are left on my system?
- Glossary
- Network Administration and Deployment
- Autodesk Licensing Guide
- Introduction
- Stand-Alone Licensing
- Network Licensing
- Planning Your Network Licensing
- Understanding Your Network License
- Running the Network License Manager
- Using Other Features of Network Licensing
- Frequently Asked Questions about Network Licensing
- Autodesk Navisworks 2014 Installation Supplement
- Index
2 In the Borrow a License window, on the calendar, click the date when
you want to return the license.
This date must be within the valid date range set by your network
administrator. The valid date range is displayed in this window.
3 Click Borrow License.
4 In the License Borrowed message, click Close. The license is borrowed,
and you can now use your Autodesk product with your computer
disconnected from the network.
NOTE In some products, you can verify that your license is borrowed by
placing your cursor over the Borrowing icon in the status tray, which is in
the lower-right corner of your Autodesk product.
To borrow a license using the Help menu
1 Click Help ➤ About ➤ Product Information or Product License
Information.
2 In the Product License Information window, click Borrow License.
3 In the Borrow a License window, on the calendar, click the date when
you want to return the license.
This date must be within the valid date range set by your network
administrator. The valid date range is displayed in this window.
4 Click Borrow License.
5 In the License Borrowed message, click Close. The license is borrowed,
and you can now use the Autodesk product with your computer
disconnected from the network.
BORROWLICENSE Command
Use this command to borrow a product license from the network license server.
With a borrowed license, you can run an Autodesk product disconnected from
the network. Access to the command varies by product, and includes one or
more of the following options.
Tools menu: License Borrowing ➤ Borrow License
Help menu: About ➤ Product Information or Product License
Information ➤ Borrow License
Command line: borrowlicense
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