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Use Switches and Flags in Scripts
 
 
 

The following table lists all of the switches and flags that are relevant to installation.

NoteYou must set the installation switch to INSTALLDIR=. If this is not done, programs that run outside AutoCAD (such as the Portable License utility) are not installed.

Switches in Installation Scripts

Switch

Description

INSTALLDIR=

Specifies the location to install the product.

ACADSERIALPREFIX=

Specifies the numbers that precede the hyphen in the serial number.

ACADSERIALNUMBER=

Specifies the serial number.

INSTALLLEVEL=

Specifies the type of installation: 3=Typical

ACADFIRSTNAME=

Specifies the first name personalization.

ACADLASTNAME=

Specifies the last name personalization.

ACADORGANIZATION=

Specifies the company name.

ADDLOCAL=

Used for customized installations where you designate specific features to install.

See Scripts for Custom Installations.

User Interface Flags

Flag

Description

q

Designates that the installation is performed in silent mode.