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AutoCAD 2010
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January 2009

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  • Page 1 AutoCAD 2010 Stand-Alone Installation Guide January 2009...
  • Page 2 © 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Except as otherwise permitted by Autodesk, Inc., this publication, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form, by any method, for any purpose. Certain materials included in this publication are reprinted with the permission of the copyright holder.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation ....1 Preparing for Installation ......1 System Requirements .
  • Page 4 Restore Profiles After Migrating Files from an Earlier Release ......31 Use Migration Tools .
  • Page 5 Index ....... . 53 Contents | v...

  • Page 7: Quick Start To Stand-Alone Installation

    Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation The Stand-Alone Installation Guide provides instructions about how to prepare, and then install AutoCAD 2010. If you have never installed the product before, you should familiarize yourself with the entire installation process and options before beginning. If you have a previous release installed, you should review the Migrate Custom Settings and Files from Previous Releases...

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    System Requirements The first task you need to complete is to make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements. If your system does not meet these requirements, problems can occur, both within AutoCAD and at the operating system level. Whether your Windows operating system is the 32-bit or the 64-bit version, the version is automatically detected during installation.
  • Page 9 32-bit Hardware and Software Requirements Pointing device MS-Mouse compliant 3D Modeling Addi- Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon tional Requirements processor, 3.0 GHz or higher; or In- tel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 GHz or higher 2 GB RAM or greater 2 GB free hard disk space available not including installation 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video dis-...
  • Page 10 64-bit Hardware and Software Requirements Display resolution 1024 x 768 with True Color Hard disk Installation 1.5 GB A 64-bit AutoCAD cannot be in- stalled on a 32-bit Windows operat- ing system and vice-versa. Pointing device MS-Mouse compliant 3D Modeling Addi- Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon pro- tional Require- cessor, 3.0 GHz or higher;...

  • Page 11: Understanding Administrative Permission Requirements

    Hardware Accelera- tion to be configured. For more information about tested and certified graphics cards, visit ht- tp://autodesk.com/graphicscard/ Hard disk 2 GB (in addition to the 1 GB or above required for installation) NOTE Adobe Flash Player is not installed by default. If a version of Flash is not currently installed on your system, a message is displayed requesting that you download it from Adobe’s website.

  • Page 12: Locating Your Serial Number And Product Key

    InfoCenter toolbar, click the drop-down arrow next to the Help button (the question mark). Then click About. NOTE If you have lost your serial number or product key, contact the Autodesk Business Center (ABC) at 800-538-6401 for assistance. 6 | Chapter 1 Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation...

  • Page 13: Avoiding Data Loss During Installation

    NOTE Some products may not have multiple languages available at the time of product release. Additional language packs may be available later for Subscription customers. Refer to http://autodesk.com/servicesandsupport for the availability of additional language packs. Avoiding Data Loss During Installation | 7...

  • Page 14: Configure Button

    Configure Button During the installation process, you choose either a typical installation (install the product with default settings), or a customized installation. If you choose to customize, you start that process in the Review - Configure - Install dialog box. Select the appropriate product from the drop-down list, and click the Configure button.

  • Page 15: Migrating Custom Settings

    Previous Releases on page 25. Installing Multiple or Bundled Products Some Autodesk packages are comprised of multiple products or are part of multi-product bundles. In the Installation wizard, for packages containing multiple products, you can choose which products and languages you want to install. During the install process, you are informed whether a copy of the software is already installed.

  • Page 16: Installing Autocad

    This section provides instructions for installing and activating AutoCAD for an individual user on a stand-alone computer. For information about installing network-licensed or multi-seat stand-alone versions of the program, see the Network Administrator's Guide. Installing AutoCAD The AutoCAD Installation wizard contains all installation-related material in one place.
  • Page 17 In some cases, additional languages may not be available for the products you choose to install. NOTE Autodesk Design Review 2010 is not installed by default when you install AutoCAD. It is recommended that you install Design Review if you need to view DWF or DWFx files.
  • Page 18 NOTE The information you enter here is permanent and is displayed in the Help menu on your computer. Because you can't change this information later without uninstalling the product, make sure you enter the correct information. 6 If you do not want to make configuration changes on the Review - Configure - Install page, select Install.
  • Page 19 In some cases, additional languages may not be available for the products you choose to install. NOTE Autodesk Design Review 2010 is not installed by default when you install AutoCAD. It is recommended that you install Design Review if you need to view DWF or DWFx files.
  • Page 20 5 On the Products and User Information page, enter your serial number, product key, and user information. Review the Privacy Policy from the link at the bottom of the dialog box. After reviewing, click Next. NOTE The information you enter here is permanent and is displayed in the Help menu on your computer.
  • Page 21 Contains AutoCAD support tools and utilities (not supported by Autodesk). Fonts Contains AutoCAD fonts and TrueType fonts. Autodesk Impression The Impression toolbar allows you to quickly export any view Toolbar to Autodesk Impression for advanced line effects. Installing AutoCAD | 15...
  • Page 22 Contains animated demos, exercises, and sample files to help shop users learn the new features. License Transfer Utility Allows users to transfer an Autodesk product license between computers. NOTE The utility will not be installed on unlocked ver- sions of AutoCAD.
  • Page 23 9 On the Include Service Packs page, if service packs are available for your product, you can select to include them. The installer automatically checks autodesk.com for available updates. If updates are available, a link is displayed. 10 Click another product tab to configure another product, or click Next and then Configuration Complete to return to the Review - Configure - Install page.

  • Page 24: Register And Activate Autocad

    To register the product, start AutoCAD and follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE Autodesk does not recommend or support the distribution of AutoCAD using imaging software. However, if you plan to use this method of distribution, please review the instructions detailed in the Network Administrator s Guide.

  • Page 25: Launch Autocad

    AutoCAD in one of the following ways: Email Create an email message with your registration information and send it to Autodesk. Fax or Post/Mail Enter your registration information, and fax or mail the information to Autodesk.
  • Page 26 may no longer need to use all of the features that were installed originally. You can add or remove features by using the Add or Remove Programs dialog box. To add or remove features 1 Do one of the following: (Windows XP) Click Start menu Settings Control Panel...

  • Page 27: Reinstall Or Repair Autocad

    Reinstall or Repair AutoCAD If you accidentally delete or alter files that are required by AutoCAD, AutoCAD might not perform correctly, and you might receive error messages when you try to execute a command or find a file. You can attempt to fix this problem by reinstalling or repairing AutoCAD.

  • Page 28: Uninstall Autocad

    If you reinstall AutoCAD at some future time, you will not have to register and re-activate the program. Installing Design Review Autodesk Design Review 2010 is not installed by default when you install AutoCAD. It is recommended that Design Review be installed if you need to view DWF or DWFx files.
  • Page 29 NOTE If you use Windows Vista, you can view and print DWFx files without installing Design Review. Autodesk Design Review is a free program used for creating and reviewing DWF or DWFx files. An open, published, and secure file format developed by Autodesk, DWF enables you to combine and publish rich 2D- and 3D-design data, and share it with others.

  • Page 31: Migrating And Customizing

    Migrating and Customizing If you have a previous version of AutoCAD installed on your system, you can install a newer version of AutoCAD and keep other versions of the program on the same system. This is called a side-by-side installation. If you've purchased an upgrade version of AutoCAD, you are required to uninstall the previous version within 120 days of installing your newer product.

  • Page 32: Migrate Custom Settings

    MNL files) or that require you to make a decision about which files to migrate (such as which files in a set of drawing files). Download these migration tools by visiting www.autodesk.com and then performing a search on Migration Tools.
  • Page 33 The following table lists the files that are migrated with the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box, a description of each file, and file details to help you decide if you want to migrate a file. Files Migrated with the Migrate Custom Settings Dialog Box File Name File Description Details...
  • Page 34 MNU file with the same name is present or not. *.cui Contains customizations from a If the CUI file is supplied by Autodesk, version of an AutoCAD starting the custom changes made to the file with AutoCAD 2006.
  • Page 35 Custom Files (Windows Vista) <drive>:\Users\<user profile>\Application Data\Autodesk\<product version>\<release number>\<language>\Previous Version Custom Files NOTE Other custom settings and files can be migrated using Autodesk migration tools. For more information about migration tools, see Use Migration Tools page 31. To migrate custom settings when you start the AutoCAD 1 Start AutoCAD.

  • Page 36: View The Migration Log File

    To locate and view the migration log file 1 In Windows Explorer, navigate to the following location: (Windows XP) <drive>:\Documents and Settings\<user profile>\Application Data\Autodesk\<product version>\<release number>\<language>\Migration (Windows Vista) <drive>:\Users\<user profile>\Application Data\Autodesk\<product version>\<release number>\<language>\Migration...

  • Page 37: Restore Profiles After Migrating Files From An Earlier Release

    The tools help you to share drawings when you upgrade to a new release of an AutoCAD product. You can download the migration tools in several languages from the Autodesk website. NOTE Because these are public tools, product support for them is limited to the Autodesk discussion groups.

  • Page 38: Customize Autocad With Initial Setup

    Autodesk Seek. Partner product search. Used as part of a generated query that is sent to the Autodesk Partner Products website to find relevant third-party utilities that might be beneficial to your work. Initial Setup. Used to determine a drawing template file that might be more appropriate to your industry for new drawings when compared to the supplied default templates that come with AutoCAD.
  • Page 39 Add Task-based Tools With Initial Setup, you can add task-based tools to your default workspace (for example tools to review red-line markups created from Autodesk Design Review or tools used to create photorealistic renderings). The following task-based tools can be added to your default workspace from...
  • Page 40 Specify a Default Drawing Template With drawing templates you can reuse a set of settings and styles when you create a new drawing. In Initial Setup you can specify the default drawing template to use when you create a new drawing. Initial Setup has the following drawing template options: Default drawing template.

  • Page 41: Export And Import Custom Settings From The Same Release

    2 In Initial Setup, Industry page, from the Industry list select the industry that best describes your work. Click Next. 3 On the Optimize Your Workspace page, select the task-based tools you want to display in your default workspace. Click Next. 4 On the Specify a Drawing Template File page, select the drawing template file that you want to use when creating new drawings.
  • Page 42 The following table lists the file types that are most commonly included in the migration package that is created from the Export Custom Settings dialog box. Most Common File Types Included in the Migration Package File Name File Description *.xml Information about the user profiles in the product and the original loca- tions of the files in the export package.
  • Page 43 Most Common File Types Included in the Migration Package File Name File Description *.psf Information about font substitution when exporting to a Postscript file. *.bmp Image used for a command in a customization file. *.atc Tools defined on a tool palette and the tool palette catalog. The file is not migrated from release to release, but is from computer to computer with the migration package.

  • Page 44: Export Custom Settings

    NOTE You must launch AutoCAD at least once before you can export custom settings to a migration package. To export custom settings 1 Do one of the following: (Windows XP) Click Start menu Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> Migrate Custom Settings Export <AutoCAD> Settings. (Windows Vista) Click Start menu All Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD>...

  • Page 45: Import Custom Settings

    2 In the Export Custom Settings dialog box, select the Include Custom Files in Networked Locations option if you have files in network locations that you want included in the migration package that is created. 3 Click Export. 4 In the Export Custom Settings file navigation dialog box, enter a name and specify a location for the migration.

  • Page 46: Migrating And Customizing Issues

    OK to display the log file that was created during the importing of the migration package. To view the migration log after custom settings imported 1 In Windows Explorer, navigate to the following locations: (Windows XP) \Documents and Settings\<user profile>\Application Data\Autodesk\<product version>\<release number>\<language>\Migration. (Windows Vista) \Users\<user profile>\AppData\Local\Autodesk\<product version>\<release number>\<language>\Migration.

  • Page 47: What Are The Benefits Of Identifying My Industry

    For more information about partner products, see http://partnerproducts.autodesk.com/. Control Autodesk Seek results. Autodesk Seek is a content search site that contains symbols, specifications, and other design-related content that might be placed into a drawing or bid package. The specified industry filters the information that is found based on the content that is best related to you.

  • Page 48: What Are The Benefits Of Selecting Task-Based Tools

    To change settings from Initial Setup through the Options dialog box 1 Click the Application menu button Options. 2 In the Options dialog box, User Preferences tab, click Initial Setup. 3 In Initial Setup, make the desired changes and click Finish. 4 In the Options dialog box, click OK.

  • Page 49: What Is A Drawing Template File

    What is a drawing template file? A drawing template (DWT) file is used to provide consistency for each new drawing (DWG) file that is created. DWT files can contain named objects, drawing based settings, and geometric objects. Stored named objects include layers, and text and dimension styles among others.

  • Page 50: How Do I Return To This Later

    How do I return to this later? You can return to Initial Setup in two ways. You can check the Remind Me the Next Time AutoCAD 2010 Starts check box on the Skip Initial Setup page. Initial Setup displays the next time you start AutoCAD. You can also change settings for Initial Setup through the Options dialog box.

  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Installation Troubleshooting

    This section provides solutions to installation issues and answers to commonly asked questions that may arise while installing your product(s). Additional troubleshooting information and support is also available at http://autodesk.com/support. General Installation Issues The following outlines common issues and their solutions that may arise while you are performing a general installation of your product(s).

  • Page 52: What Is A Text Editor Used For

    Contains AutoCAD fonts and TrueType fonts. Autodesk Impression The Impression toolbar allows you to quickly export any view Toolbar to Autodesk Impression for advanced line effects. Autodesk Seek Autodesk Seek. NOTE Seek will only be installed in the English version of AutoCAD.

  • Page 53: Why Should I Install The Material Library

    License Transfer Utility Allows users to transfer an Autodesk product license between computers. NOTE The utility will not be installed on unlocked versions of AutoCAD. Migrate Custom Set- Migrates custom settings and files from previous version of tings your product to this version.

  • Page 54: Licensing Issues

    Files are also installed to the \<AutoCAD>\Help folder. Licensing Issues This section outlines common issues and their solutions with regards to software licenses and licensing your product(s). What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license? Stand-alone licensed products are registered and activated to an individual workstation.

  • Page 55: What Is The Benefit Of Using A Network Licensed Version Of The Software

    When you choose to activate the software, Internet Explorer makes this process much faster. Once you entered your registration data and submit it to Autodesk, an activation code is returned and you are not prompted again during startup. Uninstall and Maintenance Issues...
  • Page 56 Contains animated demos, exercises, and sample files to help shop users learn the new features. License Transfer Utility Allows users to transfer an Autodesk product license between computers. NOTE The utility will not be installed on unlocked versions of AutoCAD.

  • Page 57: Is It Possible To Change The Installation Folder When Adding Or Removing Features

    Is it possible to change the installation folder when adding or removing features? Once your product is installed, you cannot change the installation path from the Add/Remove Features page. Changing the path while adding features results in program corruption, so it is not an option. When should I reinstall the product instead of a repair? You should reinstall your product if you accidentally delete or alter files that are required by the program.
  • Page 58 Your license file also stays on your workstation when you uninstall your product. If you reinstall on the same workstation, the license information remains valid and you do not have to reactivate the product. 52 | Chapter 3 Installation Troubleshooting...
  • Page 59 ARG files Autodesk Design Review installing data loss viewing DWFs default templates Autodesk products Design Review versions of installing AutoLISP Compatibility Analyzer viewing DWFs...
  • Page 60 35, 39 industries mailing registration information Initial Setup memory (RAM) installation system requirements adding or removing features menus Autodesk Design Review migrating to new releases Initial Setup Microsoft Internet Explorer 2–3 Installation wizard Microsoft Windows operating systems 2 licensing migrating...
  • Page 61 MNS files (source menu) migrating MNU files (menu template) migrating system requirements monitors 2, 4 reinstalling programs 21, 49 multi-language support removing multi-product bundles uninstalling programs multi-seat stand-alone installations repairing damaged installations 21, 49 network adapters networks ScriptPro migration tool custom files located on 38–39 searching...
  • Page 62 video monitors 2, 4 virus software uninstalling programs upgrade installations upgrading installing newer releases web browsers 2–3 user interface Windows operating systems migrating custom settings for system requirements workspaces customized for industries video cards 56 | Index...

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