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How to Use the Installation Wizard to Set Up a Deployment
 
 
 

You can create a deployment directly from the AutoCAD 2008 Installation wizard. From the deployment, users can install the program on their computers.

NoteThe following procedure illustrates just one of the ways you can set up a deployment. This procedure details a single-server network deployment with a Typical client setup type and no customizations. For further information about setting up deployments, see Use the Installation Wizard to Set Up a Deployment.

To use the Installation wizard to create a default deployment

  1. In the AutoCAD 2008 Installation wizard, click Create Deployments.
  2. On the Welcome to the AutoCAD 2008 Installation wizard page, click Next.
  3. On the Begin Deployment page, you need to specify the following: a deployment location, a deployment name, and if you want the client installation run in silent mode.
    • In the deployment location field, enter an existing shared network location where you want to create an administrative image, or click the [...] button to navigate to a location where there is a shared network location. Users install the program from this location.
      NoteIf you do not know how to create a network share, see How to Create a Network Share.
    • In the deployment name field, enter the new deployment's name. The name you enter here is the name of the shortcut your users will access to install the product.
    • If you want to prevent users from changing your installation settings when they install the product, select Client Installations Will Be Run in Silent Mode.

    Click Next.

  4. On the Select the Products to Install page, choose the product you want deploy and click Next.
  5. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this agreement to procede with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then click Next.
    NoteIf you do not agree to the terms of the license and wish to terminate the installation, click Cancel.
  6. On the Personalize the Products page, enter your user information and click Next.

    The information you enter here is permanent and is displayed in the AutoCAD window (accessed by using Help About) on your computer. Because you can't change this information later without uninstalling the product, make sure you enter the correct information now.

  7. On the Write to Log page, choose to create the following: a network log and/or a client log.
    • When you choose to create a network log file, you also have to specify where the log file is created by entering either a valid UNC (universal naming convention) path or hard-coded path on your network. The network log file is optional.
      NoteThe folder where the network log resides must be a shared folder where users who install the program have Change permissions. Otherwise, successes or failures for user installations cannot be written to the log file.
    • Choose whether you want a client log file created.

    For more information regarding log files, refer to Specify Log File Locations.

    Click Next.

  8. On the Review - Configure - Create Deployment page, click Create Deployment.

    By clicking Create Deployment, the wizard creates an administrative image in the shared folder using the deployment options listed in the Current Settings field.

  9. On the Deployment Complete page, click Finish.

To use the Installation wizard to create a configured deployment

  1. In the AutoCAD 2008 Installation wizard, click Create Deployments.
  2. On the Welcome to the AutoCAD 2008 Installation wizard page, click Next.
  3. On the Begin Deployment page, you need to specify the following: a deployment location, a deployment name, and if you want the client installation run in silent mode.
    • In the deployment location field, enter an existing shared network location where you want to create an administrative image, or click the [...] button to navigate to a location where there is a shared network location. Users install the program from this location.
      NoteIf you do not know how to create a network share, see How to Create a Network Share.
    • In the deployment name field, enter the new deployment's name. The name you enter here is the name of the shortcut your users will access to install the product.
    • If you want to prevent users from changing your installation settings when they install the product, select Client Installations Will Be Run in Silent Mode.

    Click Next.

  4. On the Select the Products to Install page, choose the product you want deploy and click Next.
  5. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this agreement to procede with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then click Next.
    NoteIf you do not agree to the terms of the license and wish to terminate the installation, click Cancel.
  6. On the Personalize the Products page, enter your user information and click Next.

    The information you enter here is permanent and is displayed in the AutoCAD window (accessed by using Help About) on your computer. Because you can't change this information later without uninstalling the product, make sure you enter the correct information now.

  7. On the Write to Log page, choose to create the following: a network log and/or a client log.
    • When you choose to create a network log file, you also have to specify where the log file is created by entering either a valid UNC (universal naming convention) path or hard-coded path on your network. The network log file is optional.
      NoteThe folder where the network log resides must be a shared folder where users who install the program have Change permissions. Otherwise, successes or failures for user installations cannot be written to the log file.
    • Choose whether you want a client log file created.

    For more information regarding log files, refer to Specify Log File Locations.

    Click Next.

  8. On the Review - Configure - Create Deployment page, click Configure to make changes to the administrative image.
  9. On the Select the Installation Type page, you can choose to make the following configuration changes:
    • Typical - Installs the most common application features and allows you to make the following changes to optional tools:
      Express Tools Contains AutoCAD support tools and utilities.
      Materials Library Contains over 300 professionally built materials to apply to a model.
    • Custom - Installs only the application features that you select from the Select Features To Install list:
      CAD Standard Contains tools for reviewing design files for compliance with your standards.
      Databases Contains database access tools.
      Dictionaries Contains multilanguage dictionaries.
      Drawing Encryption Allows you to use the Security Options dialog box to protect a drawing with a password.
      Express Tools Contains AutoCAD support tools and utilities.
      Fonts Contains program fonts. (True Type fonts are automatically installed with the program.)
      Materials Library Contains over 300 professionally built materials to apply to a model.
      New Features Workshop Contains animated demos, exercises, and sample files to help users learn new features.
      Portable License Utility Contains a tool for moving a stand-alone license between computers.
      Migrate Custom Settings Allows you to migrate custom settings and files from previous releases. For more information, see Migrate Custom Settings.
      Reference Manager Allows you to view and edit the paths of externally referenced files associated with a drawing.
      Samples Contains various feature sample files.
      Tutorials Contains product lessons.
      VBA SupportTutorials Contains Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications support files.
    • Product Installation Path - Specifies the drive and location where AutoCAD will be installed.

    Click Next to proceed with the configuration process.

  10. On the Select the License Type page, select Network License and make to following settings: the license server model and the server name where the Network License Manager will run.
    • You can choose from one of three license server models, but for this example leave it set to Single License Server.
      NoteFor complete instructions on all installation and server types, see Select a License Type.
    • Enter the name of the server that will run the Network License Manager, or click the [...] button to locate the server.

    Click Next.

  11. On the Select Preferences page, make the following settings:
    Choose a Default Text Editor.

    A text editor is used to edit text files such as PGP and CUS dictionary files. You can accept the default text editor or select one from the list of available text editors. You can also click Browse to locate a text editor that is not listed.

    Create a Desktop Shortcut.

    Choose whether to display the AutoCAD shortcut icon on your desktop. A product icon is displayed on your desktop by default. Clear the check box if you do not want to display the shortcut icon.

    Click Next.

  12. On the Define Search Paths and File Locations page, click Next.
  13. On the Install Additional Files page, click Next.
  14. On the Specify User’s Workstation Settings, enter a default profile name and click Next.
  15. On the Include Service Packs page, click Next.
  16. On the Configure InfoCenter Communications Center page, click Next.
  17. On the Configure InfoCenter Search Results page, click Next.
  18. On the Configure Access to Online Resources page, click Configuration Complete.
  19. Click Create Deployment.
  20. On the Deployment Complete page, click Finish.