AutoCAD LT 2010 Stand-Alone Installation Guide January 2009
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Contents Chapter 1 Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Understanding Administrative Permission Requirements . . . . . . 4 Locating Your Serial Number and Product Key . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Avoiding Data Loss During Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Configure Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customize AutoCAD LT with Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . Export and Import Custom Settings from the Same Release . Export Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Import Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Migrating and Customizing Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What are the benefits of identifying my industry? . . . How is this information being used? . . . . . . . . . . What happens if I skip or cancel Initial Setup? . . . . . What is a drawing template file? . . . . . . . .
Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation 1 The Stand-Alone Installation Guide provides instructions about how to prepare, and then install AutoCAD LT 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 on page 21 section, so you can take full advantage of your custom settings.
Whether your Windows operating system is the 32-bit or the 64-bit version, the version is automatically detected during installation. The appropriate version of AutoCAD LT is installed. A 64-bit version of AutoCAD LT cannot be installed on a 32-bit system and vice-versa. See the following table for hardware and software requirements.
32-bit Hardware and Software Requirements ■ 2 GB RAM or greater ■ 2 GB free hard disk space available not including installation ■ 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color) 128 MB or greater, Direct3D® capable workstation class graphics card 64-bit Hardware and Software Requirements Operating systems Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later Microsoft® Windows Vista® SP1 or later including: ■ Windows Vista Enterprise ■ Windows Vista Business ■ Windows Vista Ultimate ■
64-bit Hardware and Software Requirements 3D Modeling Additional Requirements ■ Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor, 3.0 GHz or higher; or Intel 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 display adapter (True Color) 128 MB or greater, Direct3D® capable workstation class graphics card NOTE Adobe Flash Player is not installed by default.
The information you enter is permanently retained with the product. Because you can't change this information later without uninstalling, take care when entering the information. To review this product information later, on the 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.
After you click the Configure button, the following dialog boxes and options are displayed: ■ Select the Installation Type - Typical or Custom. If you choose a Typical installation (default settings), the product installs the most common application features. To see which features are included in a Typical installation, refer to When performing a Typical installation, what gets installed? on page 38 If you choose Custom, you select specific features to install.
For more details regarding migration, see Migrate Custom Settings and Files from Previous Releases on page 21. 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.
installation and licensing manuals from the product's Installation wizard by selecting the Read this Documentation selection, the Documentation link at the bottom, left pane of the install pages, or through the Help system. You can also access PDFs from the product discs by navigating to the documentation (docs) folder. For late-breaking information, it is also recommended that you review the product Readme. NOTE To view or print any files with an extension of .
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. Then select Yes to continue installing using the default configuration.
7 Click Install. 8 On the Installation Complete page, you can choose the following: View the installation log file If you want to view the installation log file, its location is displayed. View the AutoCAD LT Readme The Readme file is opened from this page when you click Finish. This file contains information that was unavailable when the AutoCAD LT documentation was prepared. If you do not want to view the Readme file now, clear the check box next to Readme.
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 On the Review - Configure - Install page, click Configure to make configuration changes such as installation type, installing optional tools, or changing the installation path.
Fonts Contains AutoCAD LT fonts and TrueType fonts. Autodesk Seek Autodesk Seek. NOTE Seek will only be installed in the English version of AutoCAD LT. New Features Workshop Contains animated demos, exercises, and sample files to help 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 LT.
9 Click another product tab to configure another product, or click Next and then Configuration Complete to return to the Review - Configure Install page. Then, click Install. NOTE If you want a copy of your configuration summary information, click the Copy to Clipboard button. 10 On the Installation Complete page, you can choose the following: View the installation log file If you want to view the installation log file, its location is displayed.
You have successfully installed AutoCAD LT. You are now ready to register your product and start using the program. To register the product, start AutoCAD LT and follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE Autodesk does not recommend or support the distribution of AutoCAD LT using imaging software. However, if you plan to use this method of distribution, please review the instructions detailed in the Network Administrator’s Guide.
If you do not have Internet access, or if you want to use another method of registration, you can register and activate AutoCAD LT 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.
To add or remove features 1 Do one of the following: ■ (Windows XP) Click Start menu ➤ Settings ➤ Control Panel ➤ Add or Remove Programs. ■ (Windows Vista) Click Start menu ➤ Control Panel ➤ Programs and Features ➤ Uninstall or Change a Program. 2 In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click AutoCAD LT, and then click Change/Remove. The AutoCAD LT Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance Mode. 3 Click Add or Remove Features.
problem by reinstalling or repairing AutoCAD LT. The reinstallation or repair uses the features that were part of the installation type you chose when you initially installed the program. To reinstall or repair AutoCAD LT 1 Do one of the following: ■ (Windows XP) Click Start menu ➤ Settings ➤ Control Panel ➤ Add or Remove Programs. ■ (Windows Vista) Click Start menu ➤ Control Panel ➤ Programs and Features ➤ Uninstall or Change a Program.
To uninstall AutoCAD LT 1 Do one of the following: ■ (Windows XP) Click Start menu ➤ Settings ➤ Control Panel ➤ Add or Remove Programs. ■ (Windows Vista) Click Start menu ➤ Control Panel ➤ Programs and Features ➤ Uninstall or Change a Program. 2 Then, do one of the following: ■ (Windows XP) In the Add or Remove Programs window, select AutoCAD LT, then click Change/Remove. ■ (Windows Vista) In the Uninstall or Change a Program window, select AutoCAD LT, then click Uninstall/Change.
The following commands create DWF or DWFx files.
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Migrating and Customizing 2 If you have a previous version of AutoCAD LT installed on your system, you can install a newer version of AutoCAD LT 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 LT, you are required to uninstall the previous version within 120 days of installing your newer product. See your license agreement for more information.
this dialog box. For more information about the CUI format and how migration of menu files has been simplified, see Customize the User Interface in the Customization Guide. ■ Migration tools. Aid migration of settings or files that cannot be automatically migrated (such as AutoLISP® files and the accompanying 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.
Files Migrated with the Migrate Custom Settings Dialog Box File Name File Description Details acadlt.lin Contains standard linetype definitions (an AutoCAD LT library file). The file itself is not migrated; however, any linetypes that you created in this file are migrated to the AutoCAD LT acadlt.lin file, in the User Defined Linetypes section of the file. acadltiso.lin Contains metric linetype definitions (an AutoCAD LT library file).
Files Migrated with the Migrate Custom Settings Dialog Box File Name File Description Details when a MNS file with the same name is not found. *.mns Contains menu customization from a version of an AutoCAD LT earlier than AutoCAD LT 2006. The file itself is not migrated; however, a copy of the file is created and then is converted into a CUI file with the same name. The new CUI file is placed in the same folder as the main CUI file.
NOTE Other custom settings and files can be migrated using Autodesk migration tools. For more information about migration tools, see Use Migration Tools on page 26. To migrate custom settings when you start the AutoCAD LT 1 Start AutoCAD LT. 2 In the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box, in the Migrate Settings From list, select the AutoCAD LT release from which you want to migrate your custom settings. 3 In the Settings and Files to Migrate box, select the custom files that you want to migrate. 4 Click OK.
4 Click OK. 5 In the Migrate Custom Settings message, click OK to view the log file, or click No if you do not want to view the log file. NOTE To be accessible, pull-down menus that are migrated from a MNU/MNS file to a CUI file need to be added to a workspace. View the Migration Log File The migration log file (migration.xml) provides specific information about any settings or files that were not successfully migrated to AutoCAD LT.
NOTE Because these are public tools, product support for them is limited to the Autodesk discussion groups. The migration tools are as follows: ■ DWG TrueView 2010. You can view, plot, and convert any AutoCAD LT product or an AutoCAD LT product-based drawing file for compatibility with the current AutoCAD LT drawing file formats. Customize AutoCAD LT with Initial Setup With Initial Setup you can perform some basic customization of AutoCAD LT the first time you start.
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. Use the imperial or metric drawing template that is installed by default. ■ Existing drawing template. Specify an existing drawing template that is available on a local or network drive.
Drawing templates are often project- or company-specific to ensure consistent styles and settings from one drawing to the next. It is recommended that you use a drawing template that follows your company’s CAD standards. For information about creating a custom drawing template, see “Use a Template File to Start a Drawing“ in the User’s Guide. To customize AutoCAD LT with Initial Setup 1 Start AutoCAD LT.
Export and Import Custom Settings from the Same Release You can export your custom settings between systems running the same release of an AutoCAD LT product, or export the custom settings and later re-import them on the same computer if you need to reinstall AutoCAD LT. When exporting custom settings, a migration package is created that contains an XML file.
Most Common File Types Included in the Migration Package File Name File Description *.stb Settings used to control the appearance of objects when plotting; the settings are grouped into names that can be assigned to a layer or object. *.cui Information for commands and user interface elements. *.fmp Information about font mappings for True Type Fonts used in the In-place Text Editor. *.cus Custom dictionary entries. *.bmp Image used for a command in a customization file. *.
Export Custom Settings When exporting custom settings, the custom files stored locally and all user profiles are exported to a migration package. You have the option to include custom files that are stored in network locations. During the creation of the migration package, you do not have any control over which types of files are included in the migration package.
A new ZIP file is created. 5 In the confirmation message box, click OK. Import Custom Settings By importing a migration package, you can configure AutoCAD LT in the same way as other computers that are running the same release of the product. Upon the successful import of the migration package, a message box is displayed giving you the option of viewing the migration log that is created. If any errors are encountered during the import process, they are logged in the migration log.
Optionally, select the Display Log File After Closing This Dialog option before clicking 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\\Application Data\Autodesk\\\\Migration.
How is this information being used? The information gathered from Initial Setup is used to configure several different features and to help guide the future direction of the program. The following features are customized with Initial Setup: ■ The default drawing template (DWT) file used to create new drawings. ■ The industry that best relates to you to use for filtering search results on Autodesk Seek.
How do I modify drawing templates at a later time? Drawing template (DWT) files are no different than a drawing (DWG) file, with the exception of its file extension. Once a DWT file is opened, you can modify named objects such as layers, and text and dimension styles just as you would in a drawing. You open a DWT file with the OPEN command. To open a drawing template (DWT) file 1 Click the Application menu button ➤ Open. 2 In the Select File dialog box, select Drawing Template (*.
Installation Troubleshooting 3 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).
5 Click the Properties button and open the Driver tab to check driver version and see if newer drivers are available. TIP Many newer graphic cards offer tabbed pages where you can learn more precise information about your specific graphic card. If specific tab pages are present, refer to them instead of the Adapter tab. What is a text editor used for? The text editor you designate during installation is used for editing text files such as PGP and CUS dictionary files while you are running your product.
Samples Contains various feature sample files. Where are my product manuals? Documentation for AutoCAD LT is in two formats: PDF files and CHM files. ■ PDF files are made available during installation; click the Documentation link in the installer. ■ CHM files are available after the product is installed; they are accessed in the Help system in the product. The PDF files are also available from within your installed product’s Help system. Files are also installed to the \\Help folder.
What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software? Since a network license option is not available for PRODNAME, a multi-seat stand-alone license is recommended for large drafting/design facilities, classrooms, and lab environments. Unlike a network licensed product, you can install multi-seat stand-alone products on the maximum number of systems that the license allows.
When adding or removing features, how can I tell what features get installed by default? To quickly see what gets installed during a typical, default installation, click the Restore Defaults button on the Add/Remove Features page. Dictionaries Contains multi-language dictionaries. Fonts Contains AutoCAD LT fonts and TrueType fonts. Autodesk Seek Autodesk Seek. NOTE Seek will only be installed in the English version of AutoCAD LT.
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. Missing or altered files adversely affect the performance of your product and cause error messages when you try to execute a command or find a file. If an attempt to repair an installation fails, reinstalling is the next best option.
Index issues 34 migrating older customization files 21 migration packages 30 templates 27 tips 34 workspaces 27 A activating programs 14 administrator permission requirements stand-alone installation 4 Adobe Flash Player 4 aliases migrating 22 anti-virus software 5 applications anti-virus software 5 closing during installation 5 Autodesk Design Review installing 18 viewing DWFs 18 Autodesk products versions of 21 B browsers 1, 3 bundled products 7 C computers 1 Content Search 27 converting menu files to
H L hard disks system requirements 1 hardware installation requirements 1 hatches migrating patterns to new releases 22 legacy menu files 22 licenses issues 39 LIN files (linetype library) 22 linetypes migrating to new releases 22 log files migration log files 26 I importing custom settings from migration packages 30, 33 industries 27 Initial Setup 27 installation adding or removing features 15 Autodesk Design Review 18 Initial Setup 27 Installation wizard 7 licensing 39 multiple or bundled products 7 p
serial numbers stand-alone installation 4 service packs 1 side-by-side installation 21 software installation requirements stand-alone installations process 8 program registration and activation 14 Quick Start 1 system requirements stand-alone installations 1 O operating systems system requirements 1 P Partner Product search 27 PAT files 22 PC3 files (plotter configuration) migrating 22 permission requirements stand-alone installation 4 PGP files (program parameters) 22 pointing devices system requirement
workspaces customized for industries 46 | Index 27
