Design & Creation Suites Support

Preparing for installation of Autodesk products and suites

This is one of a series of videos explaining the process for installing your Autodesk products. In this series, you will find an overview of the things that you need to do before you install your Autodesk products.

Note: Even though the videos use the Autodesk 2012 Design Suites as an example, the concepts and procedures that you see apply to all 2012-2013 products.

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Introduction

Reviewing the Documentation

It is worth familiarizing yourself with the system requirements, installation help and readme documents before you begin the installation process. Many common support questions are addressed in this documentation.

Downloading Language Packs

Subscription customers can install different or additional languages. It is best to download the language pack before starting the installation.

Getting the Server Host Name (Network License Installation Only)

If you will be installing a network licensed product, you will need to know the host name of the server that will be running the Autodesk Network License Manager. There are a couple of ways to find it.

Locating your Serial Number and Product Key

One important step in preparing for installation is to locate the serial number and product key for the Autodesk product you are installing; you will be prompted for this information during the installation process. The serial number and product key can be found in a variety of locations, depending on how you obtained your Autodesk product.

Preparing Your System

A description of the various things you need to do to your system before you begin the installation.

Closing

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  • Document Information

    Published date: 2012-Feb-27
    ID: TS16830648

     

    Applies to:
    AutoCAD® 2013
    AutoCAD® 2012
    AutoCAD® Architecture 2013
    AutoCAD® Architecture 2012
    AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2013
    AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2012
    AutoCAD Design Suite Premium 2013
    Autodesk Design Suite Premium 2012
    AutoCAD Design Suite Standard 2013
    Autodesk Design Suite Standard 2012
    AutoCAD Design Suite Ultimate 2013
    Autodesk Design Suite Ultimate 2012
    AutoCAD® Electrical 2013
    AutoCAD® Electrical 2012
    AutoCAD LT® 2013
    AutoCAD LT® 2012
    AutoCAD® Map 3D 2013
    AutoCAD® Map 3D 2012
    AutoCAD® Mechanical 2013
    AutoCAD® Mechanical 2012
    AutoCAD® MEP 2013
    AutoCAD® MEP 2012
    AutoCAD® P&ID 2013
    AutoCAD® P&ID 2012
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2013
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2012
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2013
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2012
    Autodesk Building Design Suite Premium 2013
    Autodesk Building Design Suite Premium 2012
    Autodesk Building Design Suite Standard 2013
    Autodesk Building Design Suite Standard 2012
    Autodesk Building Design Suite Ultimate 2013
    Autodesk Building Design Suite Ultimate 2012
    Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite 2014
    Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite 2013
    Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite 2012
    Autodesk Factory Design Suite Premium 2013
    Autodesk Factory Design Suite Premium 2012
    Autodesk Factory Design Suite Standard 2014
    Autodesk Factory Design Suite Standard 2013
    Autodesk Factory Design Suite Standard 2012
    Autodesk Factory Design Suite Ultimate 2013
    Autodesk Factory Design Suite Ultimate 2012
    Autodesk® Inventor® 2013
    Autodesk® Inventor® 2012
    Autodesk® Maya® 2013
    Autodesk® Maya® 2012
    Autodesk® MotionBuilder 2013
    Autodesk® MotionBuilder 2012
    Autodesk® Mudbox™ 2013
    Autodesk® Mudbox™ 2012
    Autodesk® Navisworks® Manage 2013
    Autodesk® Navisworks® Manage 2012
    Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate 2013
    Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate 2012
    Autodesk Product Design Suite Premium 2014
    Autodesk Product Design Suite Premium 2013
    Autodesk Product Design Suite Premium 2012
    Autodesk Product Design Suite Standard 2014
    Autodesk Product Design Suite Standard 2013
    Autodesk Product Design Suite Standard 2012
    Autodesk Product Design Suite Ultimate 2014
    Autodesk Product Design Suite Ultimate 2013
    Autodesk Product Design Suite Ultimate 2012
    Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2013
    Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2012
    Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2013
    Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2012
    Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2013
    Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2012
    Autodesk® Showcase™ 2013
    Autodesk® Showcase™ 2012
    Autodesk® SketchBook® Designer 2013
    Autodesk® SketchBook® Designer 2012
    Autodesk® Softimage® 2013
    Autodesk® Softimage® 2012
    Autodesk® Vault 2012