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
To check the license expiration date
Access to this command varies by product, and includes one or both of the
following options:
■ In the status tray, right-click the License Borrowing icon.
■ Click Help menu ➤ About ➤ Product Information or Product License
Information. In the Product License Information dialog box, see the License
Expiration Date.
RETURNLICENSE Command
Use this command to return a borrowed Autodesk product license earlier than
the return date specified when you borrowed the license. Access to the
command varies by product, and includes one or more of the following
options.
Tools menu: License Borrowing ➤ Return License
Help menu: About ➤ Product Information or Product License Information
➤ Return License
Status tray: Right-click the License Borrowing icon. Click Return License
Early.
Command line: returnlicense
FLEXnet Configuration Tools
The Network License Manager uses FLEXnet
®
license management technology
from Flexera Software
™
. FLEXnet provides administrative tools that help to
simplify management of network licenses. You can use FLEXnet tools to
monitor network license status, reset licenses lost during a system failure,
troubleshoot license servers, and update existing license files.
For specific information about using FLEXnet configuration tools, you can
find the License Administration Guide in the following directory:
■ Windows: C:\Program Files\Autodesk Network License
Manager\Docs\FlexUser\LicenseAdministration.pdf
■ Mac OS X:/usr/local/flexnetserver/LicenseAdministration.pdf
■ Linux:/opt/flexnetserver/LicenseAdministration.pdf
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