AutoCAD Architecture 2010

Stand-Alone Installation
Guide

March 2009
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Contents

Chapter 1 Quick Start to Stand-Alone Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Understanding Administrative Permission Requirements . . . . . . 4
Locating Your Serial Number and Product Key . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Avoiding Data Loss During Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Choosing a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Configure Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Migrating Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Multiple or Bundled Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing and Running the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing AutoCAD Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting Appropriate Content Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifying Configurable Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Register and Activate AutoCAD Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Launch AutoCAD Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Add or Remove Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Reinstall or Repair AutoCAD Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Uninstall AutoCAD Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing Design Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter 2 Migrating and Customizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Migrate Custom Settings and Files from Previous Releases . . . . . . . . 25

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 Migrate Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
View the Migration Log File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Restore Profiles After Migrating Files from an Earlier
Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Use Migration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Export and Import Custom Settings from the Same Release . . . . . . . 32
Export Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Import Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Migrating and Customizing Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
What is a workspace? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
How do I make changes to a workspace at a later time? . . . . . . 38
What is a drawing template file? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
How do I modify drawing templates at a later time? . . . . . . . . 38
What are the benefits of customizing AutoCAD
Architecture? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter 3 Installation Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

General Installation Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
How can I check my graphics card driver to see if it needs to be
updated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
What is a text editor used for? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
When performing a Typical installation, what gets
installed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Why should I install the Material Library? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Where are my product manuals? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Licensing Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a
network license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the
software? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
What is Internet Explorer used for? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Uninstall and Maintenance Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
When adding or removing features, how can I tell what features
get installed by default? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Is it possible to change the installation folder when adding or
removing features? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
When should I reinstall the product instead of a repair? . . . . . . 47
Do I need my original disc to reinstall my software? . . . . . . . . 47
After repairing my installation, is it possible to recover my
settings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
When I uninstall my software, what files are left on my
system? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Quick Start to Stand-Alone
Installation 1
The Stand-Alone Installation Guide provides instructions about how to prepare, and then install
AutoCAD Architecture 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 25 section, so you can take full advantage of your custom
settings.
For information about installing network-licensed versions of the program, see the following
related topics:

■ Choose an Installation Type (Network Administrator’s Guide)

■ Select a License Type (optional) (Network Administrator’s Guide)
■ What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
■ What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software?

Preparing for Installation

To prepare for installation, you should review the system requirements,
understand administrative permission requirements, locate your AutoCAD
Architecture serial number and product key, and close all running applications.
Complete these tasks, and you are ready to begin installing AutoCAD
Architecture.

1
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 Architecture 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. The appropriate
version of AutoCAD Architecture is installed. A 64-bit version of AutoCAD
Architecture 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

Operating systems Windows® XP Home and Professional For more information about Windows
Edition SP2 or later Vista versions see: http://www.mi-
Windows Vista Enterprise SP1 crosoft.com/windowsvista/versions
Windows Vista Business SP1
Windows Vista Ultimate SP1
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1

Browser Internet Explorer® 7.0 or later

CPU type Intel® Pentium® 4, 3.0 GHz or greater

with SSE2 technology
AMD Athlon™, 3.0 GHz or greater with
SSE2 technology
Dual Core Supported

Memory 2 GB RAM (Minimum)

3 GB RAM (Recommended)

Display resolution 1024 x 768 with True Color (Minimum)

1280 x 1024 with True Color (Recom-
mended)

Hard disk Default install 2.5 GB A 32-bit AutoCAD Architecture can-

Full Install 2.6 GB not be installed on a 64-bit Windows
operating system and vice-versa.

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32-bit Hardware and Software Requirements

Display card 128 MB graphics card (Minimum) For more information about graphic
256 MB or greater, Direct3D® capable cards: ht-
workstation class 3D graphics card (Re- tp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/ser-
commended) vlet/hc?siteID=123112&id=6711853&linkID=9240618

Pointing device MS-Mouse compliant

DVD Any speed (for installation only)

Optional hardware Printer or plotter

Digitizer
Internet access
Network interface card

64-bit Hardware and Software Requirements

Operating systems Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 For more information about Win-
or later dows Vista versions see: ht-
Windows Vista Enterprise SP1 tp://www.microsoft.com/windowsv-
Windows Vista Business SP1 ista/versions
Windows Vista Ultimate SP1
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1

Browser Internet Explorer 7.0 or later

CPU type AMD Athlon™ 64 with SSE2 technology

AMD Opteron™ with SSE2 technology
Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T support and
SSE2 technology
Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support
and SSE2 technology

Memory 2 GB RAM (Minimum)

4 GB RAM (Recommended)

Display resolution 1024 x 768 with True Color (Minimum)

1280 x 1024 with True Color (Recommen-
ded)

System Requirements | 3
64-bit Hardware and Software Requirements

Hard disk Default installation 2.8 GB A 64-bit AutoCAD Architecture can-

Full Installation 2.9 GB not be installed on a 32-bit Windows
operating system and vice-versa.

Display card 128 MB graphics card (Minimum) For more information about graphic
256 MB or greater, Direct3D® capable cards: ht-
workstation class 3D graphics card (Recom- tp://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/ser-
mended) vlet/hc?siteID=123112&id=6711853&linkID=9240618

Pointing device MS-Mouse compliant

DVD Any speed (for installation only)

Optional hardware Printer or plotter

Internet access
Network interface card

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. If you do not have Internet access, you can
also access the Flash installer on the AutoCAD Architecture disc.

Understanding Administrative Permission Requirements

To install AutoCAD Architecture, you must have administrator permissions.
You do not need to have domain administrative permissions. See your system
administrator for information about administrative permissions.
You do not need administrator permissions to run AutoCAD Architecture.
You can run the program as a limited user.

Locating Your Serial Number and Product Key

When you install AutoCAD Architecture, you are prompted for your serial
number and product key in the Product and User Information page. The serial
number and product key are located on the outside of the product packaging,
or in the email you received if you downloaded your product. Make sure to
have these available before you install the program so that you don't have to
stop in the middle of the installation.

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 The serial number must contain a three-digit prefix followed by an eight-digit
number. The product key consists of five digits.

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.

Avoiding Data Loss During Installation

The AutoCAD Architecture installation process may stop if some applications
(such as Microsoft® Outlook® or virus-checking programs) are running. Close
all running applications to avoid possible installation problems and data loss.

Choosing a Language
You can select a different language for installation instructions, and a language
for individual product installations in the same install process.
When you start the installation process, the installer automatically determines
your operating system language. If a supported language is detected, your
install pages are displayed in that language. If you want to change that

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 language, you select a different one from the installer language list on the first
page of the Installation wizard.

You can also select a language for an individual product by clicking the Select
Language for Individual Products check box on the Select the Products to
Install page, and then selecting a language from the drop-down list.

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.

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.

After you click the Configure button, the following dialog boxes and options
are displayed:

■ Select the License Type - Stand-Alone license or Network license. If you choose
Network license, you also need to select the license server model - Single,
Distributed, or Redundant.

■ 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

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 installation, refer to When performing a Typical installation, what gets
installed? on page 42 If you choose Custom, you select specific features to
install.

■ Include a Service Pack - If a service pack is available for your installation,

you can include it.

When you have completed your choices, click the Configuration Complete
button. This takes you back to the Review - Configure - Create dialog box,
where you can review your selections and complete the installation process.

NOTE To get a copy of your settings, select the Copy to Clipboard button.

If you do not wish to make configuration changes on the Review - Configure

- Install page, click Install. Then click Yes, to continue installing using the
typical configuration.

Migrating Custom Settings

You can migrate your custom settings and files from previous releases of
AutoCAD Architecture (<Architectural Desktop 2004> through <AutoCAD
Architecture 2009>). It is recommended that you migrate custom settings from
a previous release right away. This prevents you from overwriting files or
having to keep track of any custom settings you may make in the new release.
Migrating settings overwrites any new settings.
For more details regarding migration, see Migrate Custom Settings and Files
from 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.

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 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.
You are also warned if your system does not meet the minimum system
requirements for the product. Each product name is displayed on its own
tabbed panel; you can configure them individually.
If you purchased a package that is a multi-product bundle, such as an
educational or institutional package, you may have a package that includes
several Autodesk products. For these bundled packages, an Installer disc
contains information for all the products in the package. The Installer disc
helps you install all of the products.

Installing and Running the Product

To use the product, you must install the product, register and activate it, and
then launch it. You must have administrative permissions to install AutoCAD
Architecture.
This section provides instructions for installing and activating AutoCAD
Architecture 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 Architecture

The AutoCAD Architecture Installation wizard contains all installation-related
material in one place. From the Installation wizard, you can access user
documentation, change the installer language, select a language-specific
product, install supplemental tools, and add online support services.

■ Review installation documentation before you install. It is recommended

that you take the time to familiarize yourself with the complete installation
process before you install AutoCAD Architecture. You can access PDF
versions of the 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.

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 NOTE To view or print any files with an extension of .pdf, Adobe® Reader®
must be installed on your computer. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you
can download the latest version by visiting www.adobe.com.

To install AutoCAD Architecture using default values on a stand-alone

computer
This is the fastest means of installing AutoCAD Architecture on your system.
Only default values are used which means it is a typical installation being
installed to C:\Program Files\<AutoCAD Architecture>.

1 Insert the AutoCAD Architecture disc(s) into your computer's drive.

2 In the AutoCAD Architecture Installation wizard, select a language for

the install instructions or accept the default language. Click Install
Products.

3 Select the product(s) and the language for the product(s) you want to
install. Click Next.
In order to choose a language for an individual product, you first must
click the Select Language for Individual Products check box, then select
the language from the drop-down list. 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 Architecture. It is recommended that you install Design
Review if you need to view DWF or DWFx files. For more information about
Design Review, see Installing Design Review on page 23.

4 Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or

region. You must accept this agreement to proceed with the installation.
Select your country or region, click I Accept, and then click Next.

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 NOTE If you do not agree to the terms of the license and want to terminate
the installation, click Cancel.

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. 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.

The wizard does the following:

■ Uses a Typical installation, which 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 42.

■ Includes the Express Tools library. The library provides additional

productivity tools.

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 ■ Installs AutoCAD Architecture to the default install path of C:\Program
Files\<AutoCAD Architecture>.

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 Architecture Readme The Readme file is opened

from this page when you click Finish. This file contains information that
was unavailable when the AutoCAD Architecture documentation was
prepared. If you do not want to view the Readme file now, clear the check
box next to Readme.

NOTE You can also view the Readme file after you have installed AutoCAD
Architecture.

To install AutoCAD Architecture using configured values on a stand-alone

computer
With this installation method, you can fine-tune exactly what gets installed
by using the Configure option. You can alter the installation type, the install
path, and the license type. You can also install Material libraries and Tutorial
files.

1 Insert the AutoCAD Architecture disc(s) into your computer's drive.

2 In the AutoCAD Architecture Installation wizard, select a language for

the install instructions or accept the default language. Click Install
Products.

3 Select the product(s) and the language for the product(s) you want to
install. Click Next.
To select a language for an individual product, click the Select Language
for Individual Products check box, then select the language from the
language drop-down list. In some cases, additional languages may not
be available for the products you choose to install.

4 Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or

region. You must accept this agreement to proceed with the installation.
Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then click Next.

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 NOTE If you do not agree to the terms of the license and want to terminate
the installation, click Cancel.

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. 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.

7 On the Select the License Type page, you can choose to install a
Stand-alone or Network license. Click Next.

8 On the Select the Installation Type page, you can choose to make the
following configuration changes:
■ Typical - Installs the most common application features.

■ Custom - Installs only the application features that you select from
the Select Features to Install list
CAD Standards Contains tools for reviewing design files for compliance with
your standards.

Database Contains database access tools.

Dictionaries Contains multi-language dictionaries.

Drawing Encryption Allows you to use the Security Options dialog box to protect
a drawing with a password.

Express Tools Contains AutoCAD Architecture support tools and utilities (not
supported by Autodesk).

Fonts Contains AutoCAD Architecture fonts and TrueType fonts.

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 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 Architecture.

Material Library The Material Library contains over 300 professionally built
materials to apply to your model.

New Features Work- 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 Architecture.

Migrate Custom Set- Migrates custom settings and files from previous version of
tings your product to this version.

Initial Setup Allows users to set up their initial configuration of AutoCAD

Architecture (online content, workspaces) based on their units
system, industry, and commonly used task-based tools.

Reference Manager Allows users to view and edit the paths of externally referenced
files associated with a drawing.

Samples Contains various feature sample files.

Tutorials Contains tutorials.

VBA Support Contains Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications support files.

■ Product Install Path - Specifies the drive and location where AutoCAD
Architecture will be installed.

■ Create a Desktop Shortcut - Choose whether to display the AutoCAD

Architecture shortcut icon on your desktop. A product icon is displayed

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 on your desktop by default. Clear the check box if you do not want
to display the shortcut icon.

9 On the Configure Content Packs page, you can select Content Packs. See
Selecting Appropriate Content Packs on page 15.

10 On the Configurable Folders page, you can specify custom locations for
groups of content. See Specifying Configurable Folders on page 17.

11 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.

12 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.

13 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 Architecture Readme The Readme file is opened

from this page when you click Finish. This file contains information that
was unavailable when the AutoCAD Architecture documentation was

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 prepared. If you do not want to view the Readme file now, clear the check
box next to Readme.

NOTE You can also view the Readme file after you have installed AutoCAD
Architecture.

14 Click Finish.

You have successfully installed AutoCAD Architecture. You are now ready to
register your product and start using the program. To register the product,
start AutoCAD Architecture and follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE Autodesk does not recommend or support the distribution of AutoCAD

Architecture using imaging software. However, if you plan to use this method of
distribution, please review the instructions detailed in the Network Administrator’s
Guide.

Selecting Appropriate Content Packs

On the Configure Content Packs page, you can select Content Packs, which
are collections of locale- and discipline-specific profiles and content files, to
install with AutoCAD Architecture. You can opt to install an AutoCAD-only
profile and desktop shortcut. You can also specify a new location for the
Content Browser library file.
Content files include:

■ Templates

■ Content Browser Catalogs

■ Layer Standard files

■ Style drawings

■ Detail Component and Keynoting catalogs

■ Plotter and Plot Style configuration files

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 Desktop shortcuts for Content Packs launch the product with the Content
Pack profile. At least one Content Pack must be installed. Selecting multiple
Content Packs will increase disk space requirements and install time.

The following table lists the available Content Packs, shortcut names, and
profile names for AutoCAD Architecture.

Content Shortcut Name Profile Name

Pack Name

US Imperial AutoCAD Architecture 2010 (US Imper- AutoCAD Architecture (US Im-
ial) perial)

US Metric AutoCAD Architecture 2010 (US Met- AutoCAD Architecture (US

ric) Metric)

D A CH AutoCAD Architecture 2010 (D A CH) AutoCAD Architecture (D A CH)

UK AutoCAD Architecture 2010 (UK) AutoCAD Architecture (UK)

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Specifying Configurable Folders
The Configurable Folders page allows you to specify custom locations for
groups of content. For example you may wish to share layer standards between
users, allowing standards to be updated from one location.

Configurable Folder Groups

The following are content groups for Configurable Folders:

■ Menus (menu files)

■ Plotters (plotter configuration files and default location for new plotter
configurations)

■ Plot Styles (color- and style-based pen table settings)

■ AEC Styles and DesignCenter Content (sample object styles AEC content
accessed from DesignCenter and tool palettes)

■ Tool catalogs (Design and Documentation tools that refer to all stock object
styles and AEC design content)

■ Templates (drawing templates, sample folder structures for Drawing

Management, and Space Evaluation templates)

■ Layer Standard Drawings (various global layer standards)

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 ■ Textures (texture file library)

■ AEC Details (keynote and material database files used by AEC Details,
including support content)

Configurable Folder Modes

Specify one of three Configurable Folder modes for your content: Default,
Local, or Shared.
Default Content. Default content files are installed on your computer in the
default location in the Document and Settings folder in Windows XP and
ProgramData folder in Windows Vista. When you uninstall the program,
default content files are also uninstalled.
Local Content. Local content files are installed on your computer in
non-standard locations. You can install a content group to a location other
than the default folder. When you uninstall the program, local content files
are also uninstalled.
Shared Content. Shared content files are installed where they can be shared
among multiple computers, enabling multiple users access to the same copy
of AutoCAD Architecture content. If you specify the same location for a
subsequent installation, you will be prompted to overwrite the existing shared
content files. When you uninstall the program, shared content files are not
uninstalled.

Creating a Deployment with Shared Content

If you create a deployment with shared content, the content files are written
to the shared locations when the deployment is created and content for all
Content Packs has been written to the shared locations. This is done to ensure
that content is present for workstations that may, at a later date, elect to install
additional Content Packs.

The Append Button

Click Append on the Configure Configurable Folders dialog box to add a
default folder name to a content group’s path.

Register and Activate AutoCAD Architecture

The first time you start AutoCAD Architecture, the Product Activation wizard
is displayed. You can either activate AutoCAD Architecture at that time or run
AutoCAD Architecture and activate it later. Until you register and enter a valid

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activation code for AutoCAD Architecture, you are operating the program in
trial mode and the Product Activation wizard is displayed for 30 days from the
first time that you run the program.
If after 30 days of running AutoCAD Architecture in trial mode you have not
registered and provided a valid activation code, your only option is to register
and activate AutoCAD Architecture. You will not be able to run in trial mode
after the 30 days expires. Once you register and activate AutoCAD Architecture,
the Product Activation wizard is no longer displayed.
The fastest and most reliable way to register and activate your product is by
using the Internet. Simply enter your registration information and send it to
Autodesk over the Internet. Once you submit your information, registration
and activation occur quickly.

To register and activate AutoCAD Architecture

1 Do one of the following:
■ (Windows XP) Click Start menu ➤ Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤
<AutoCAD Architecture> ➤ <AutoCAD Architecture>.

■ (Windows Vista) Click Start menu ➤ All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤

<AutoCAD Architecture> ➤ <AutoCAD Architecture>.

2 In the AutoCAD Architecture Product Activation wizard, select Activate

the Product, and then click Next.
This starts the Register Today process.

3 Click Register and Activate (Get an Activation Code).

4 Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

If you do not have Internet access, or if you want to use another method
of registration, you can register and activate AutoCAD Architecture 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.

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Launch AutoCAD Architecture
Assuming that you followed all of the previous steps outlined in this
installation section, you can launch AutoCAD Architecture and start taking
advantage of its new and updated features. For more information about the
new features, see the New Features Workshop after you launch the product.
You can start AutoCAD Architecture in the following ways:

■ Desktop shortcut icon. When you install AutoCAD Architecture, an

AutoCAD Architecture shortcut icon is placed on your desktop unless you
cleared that option during installation. Double-click the AutoCAD
Architecture icon to start the program.

■ Start menu. On the Start menu (Windows XP), click Programs or (Windows
Vista) All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤ <AutoCAD Architecture> ➤ <AutoCAD
Architecture>.

■ Location where the AutoCAD Architecture is installed. If you have

administrative permissions, you can run AutoCAD Architecture in the
location where you installed it. If you are a limited-rights user, you must
run AutoCAD Architecture from the Start menu or from the desktop
shortcut icon. If you want to create a custom shortcut, make sure that the
Start In directory for the shortcut points to a directory where you have
write permissions.

Add or Remove Features

You can add or remove AutoCAD Architecture features at any time. For
example, you may have chosen a Custom installation option when you first
installed AutoCAD Architecture, but now you want to add features that you
did not install originally. Or you 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 ➤
Add or Remove Programs.

■ (Windows Vista) Click Start menu ➤ Control Panel ➤ Programs

and Features ➤ Uninstall or Change a Program.

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 2 In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click AutoCAD Architecture,
and then click Change/Remove.
The AutoCAD Architecture Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance
Mode.

3 Click Add or Remove Features.

4 On the Add/Remove Features page, select a feature to install or uninstall.

The icons to the left of the selections give you an indication of the action
that will be taken.

Indicates a feature that was marked for installation will be in a typical

installation.

Indicates a feature that is not currently scheduled for installation.

Indicates a feature that was not originally marked for installation,

but was added to the installed feature list.

Indicates an installed feature that is chosen for removal.

NOTE If you need to revert to AutoCAD Architecture features that you selected
in your original installation, click Cancel.

Click Next.

5 On the Update AutoCAD Architecture Installation page, click Next.

6 On the Update Complete page, you are informed when the updates have
been performed. Click Finish.

Reinstall or Repair AutoCAD Architecture

If you accidentally delete or alter files that are required by AutoCAD
Architecture, AutoCAD Architecture 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
Architecture. The reinstallation or repair uses the features that were part of
the installation type you chose when you initially installed the program.

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 To reinstall or repair AutoCAD Architecture
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 Architecture, then click Change/Remove.

■ (Windows Vista) In the Uninstall or Change a Program window, select

AutoCAD Architecture, then click Uninstall/Change.

The AutoCAD Architecture Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance

mode.

3 Select Repair or Reinstall. On the Select Repair or Reinstall page, select

one of the following options, and then click Next to start the process.
■ Repair My <AutoCAD Architecture> Installation. This option replaces
all registry entries that AutoCAD Architecture initially installed and
restores AutoCAD Architecture to its default state. If you are missing
AutoCAD Architecture files, use this option.

■ Reinstall My <AutoCAD Architecture> Installation. This option repairs

the registry and reinstalls all files from the original installation. Use
this option if the Repair My <AutoCAD Architecture> Installation
option does not solve the problem.

4 On the Repair Complete page, click Finish.

Uninstall AutoCAD Architecture

When you uninstall AutoCAD Architecture, all components are removed. This
means that even if you've previously added or removed components, or if
you've reinstalled or repaired AutoCAD Architecture, the uninstall removes
all AutoCAD Architecture installation files from your system.

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 To uninstall AutoCAD Architecture
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 Architecture, then click Change/Remove.

■ (Windows Vista) In the Uninstall or Change a Program window, select

AutoCAD Architecture, then click Uninstall/Change.

The AutoCAD Architecture Installation wizard re-opens in Maintenance

mode.

3 Click Uninstall.

4 On the Uninstall <AutoCAD Architecture> page, click Next to remove

AutoCAD Architecture from the system.

5 When informed that the product has been successfully uninstalled, click
Finish.

NOTE Even though AutoCAD Architecture is removed from your system, the
software license remains. If you reinstall AutoCAD Architecture 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 Architecture. It is recommended that Design Review be installed if
you need to view DWF or DWFx files.

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.

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 The following commands create DWF or DWFx files.

■ PUBLISH

■ PLOT

■ 3DDWF

■ PUBLISH TO WEB

■ EXPORT

■ AUTOPUBLISH

■ SSM

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Migrating and Customizing
2
If you have a previous version of AutoCAD Architecture installed on your system, you can
install a newer version of AutoCAD Architecture 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 Architecture, you are required to uninstall the previous version within 120 days
of installing your newer product. See your license agreement for more information.
In this section, you learn about migrating from previous releases, using customized files from
previous releases, and locating customized files.

Migrate Custom Settings and Files from Previous

Releases
You can migrate your custom settings and files from previous releases of
AutoCAD Architecture to your new release. It is recommended that you migrate
from a previous release right away. This prevents you from overwriting files or
having to keep track of any custom settings you may make in the new release.
Migrating settings overwrites any new settings.
You can use the following tools to migrate settings and files:

■ Migrate Custom Settings dialog box. Migrates user profiles, CUI files,
AutoCAD Architecture and user-defined linetype files, AutoCAD Architecture
and user-defined hatch patterns, and the acad.pgp file (a file that stores
command definitions and aliases). The Migrate Custom Settings dialog box
is displayed when you start the product for the first time. You can also
migrate settings later from the Start menu (Windows).

■ Customize User Interface dialog box. Converts legacy menu files (MNU and
MNS) to the CUI format while leaving the original MNU or MNS file
unchanged. Migrating user interface elements, transferring data between
customized files, and customizing user interface elements are simplified in

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 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.com and then performing a search
on Migration Tools.

NOTE For information about customizing files and settings, see the Customization
Guide, accessible from the Documentation link on the AutoCAD Architecture
Installation wizard and in the Help system.

Migrate Custom Settings

If you install AutoCAD Architecture on a computer where a previous release
of the AutoCAD Architecture product is installed, you can migrate some custom
settings from a previous release to your newer AutoCAD Architecture product.
Migrate the user profile. This file contains drawing environment settings such
as screen color, cursor size, command line window font, and the dictionary
to use for checking spelling. The user profile file also includes the folders in
which AutoCAD Architecture searches for support, driver, customization, and
other files. If you customized files in a location other than the default AutoCAD
Architecture location, the path to the location is migrated. The files themselves
do not get migrated.
Migrate linetypes, hatch patterns, and command aliases that you created.
The data from these files is added to a user-defined section of the AutoCAD
Architecture files, to make it easy for you to find this information and migrate
this data to future releases. You cannot use the Migrate Custom Settings dialog
box to migrate shell commands or comments that you made to your acad.pgp
file.

NOTE If you have made changes to partial plotter configuration (PC3) files that
are located in a custom folder, those files are migrated to the AutoCAD Architecture
PC3 folder, which is located under your custom PC3 folder. PC3 files are migrated
to a separate folder to maintain backward compatibility with previous AutoCAD
Architecture releases.

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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

*.arg Used to back up user profile in- Changes you make to your user pro-
formation from the system re- file are stored in the system registry
gistry. The ARG file is not mi- and are migrated.
grated. Registry settings are mi-
grated.

*.lin Stores your user-defined line- User-defined linetype files are mi-
types. grated.

acad.lin Contains standard linetype defin- The file itself is not migrated; how-
itions (an AutoCAD Architecture ever, any linetypes that you created
library file). in this file are migrated to the Auto-
CAD Architecture acad.lin file, in the
User Defined Linetypes section of the
file.

acadiso.lin Contains metric linetype defini- The file itself is not migrated; how-
tions (an AutoCAD Architecture ever, any linetypes that you created
library file). in this file are migrated to the Auto-
CAD Architecture acadiso.lin file, in
the User Defined Linetypes section of
the file.

*.pat Stores user-defined hatch pat- User-defined hatch pattern files are
terns. migrated.

acad.pat Contains standard hatch pattern The file itself is not migrated; how-
definitions (an AutoCAD Architec- ever, any hatch patterns that you
ture library file). created in this file are copied to the
AutoCAD Architecture acad.pat file,
in the User Defined Hatch Patterns
section of the file.

acadiso.pat Contains metric hatch pattern The file itself is not migrated; how-
definitions (an AutoCAD Architec- ever, any metric hatch patterns that
ture library file). you created in this file are copied to

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 Files Migrated with the Migrate Custom Settings Dialog Box
File Name File Description Details
the AutoCAD Architecture acadiso.pat
file, in the User Defined Hatch Pat-
terns section of the file.

acad.pgp Stores shell commands and com- The file itself is not migrated; how-
mand alias definitions (a program ever, any command aliases you cre-
parameters file in ASCII text ated in this file are copied to the
form). AutoCAD Architecture acad.pgpfile.

*.mnu Contains menu customization The file itself is not migrated; how-
from an AutoCAD Architecture ever, a copy of the file is created and
version earlier than Architectural then is converted into a CUI file with
Desktop 2004. the same name. The new CUI file is
placed in the same folder as the main
CUI file. A MNU file is converted
when a MNS file with the same name
is not found.

*.mns Contains menu customization The file itself is not migrated; how-
from a version of an AutoCAD ever, a copy of the file is created and
Architecture earlier than Architec- then is converted into a CUI file with
tural Desktop 2004. the same name. The new CUI file is
placed in the same folder as the main
CUI file. A MNS file is converted
when a 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 Architec- the custom changes made to the file
ture starting with Architectural are migrated to the newer version of
Desktop 2007. the CUI file.
If the CUI file is not supplied by
Autodesk, the file is migrated and is
copied to where the main CUI file is
located, unless the CUI file is in a
network location. In that case, the
file is migrated but is not copied to
the location of the main CUI file.

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Files Migrated with the Migrate Custom Settings Dialog Box
File Name File Description Details
Enterprise CUI files are not migrated
automatically. You must migrate
them manually.

Before the MNU, MNS, and CUI files are migrated, a backup copy of each file
is saved in the following directory:

■ (Windows XP) <drive>:\Documents and Settings\<user profile>\Application

Data\Autodesk\<product version>\<release number>\<language>\Previous Version
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 on
page 31.

To migrate custom settings when you start AutoCAD Architecture

1 Start AutoCAD Architecture.

2 In the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box, in the Migrate Settings From
list, select the AutoCAD Architecture 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.

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 now.

NOTE You can view the log file at another time. For information about
accessing the log file at another time, see View the Migration Log File on
page 30.

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 Each time the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box is used, AutoCAD
Architecture resets the program’s default CUI file from the UserDataCache
folder and then migrates any customization done in a previous release forward.

To migrate custom settings from the Start menu (Windows)

1 Do one of the following:

■ (Windows XP) Click Start menu ➤ Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤
<AutoCAD Architecture> ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Migrate From
a Previous Release.

■ (Windows Vista) Click Start menu ➤ All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤

<AutoCAD Architecture> ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Migrate From
a Previous Release.

2 In the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box, in the Migrate Settings From
list, select the AutoCAD Architecture 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.

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 Architecture.
The log file shows all the files that were successfully copied from a previous
version to the newer AutoCAD Architecture. It also provides information about
files that were not successfully migrated. Use the log for troubleshooting if
there are unwanted or unexpected results in your AutoCAD Architecture
profiles.
After you use the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box to migrate custom
settings and files, a message is displayed from which you open the migration
log file. You can view the migration log file at that time. You can also navigate
to the file if you want to view the log details another time.

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 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>\<language>\Migration

■ (Windows Vista) <drive>:\Users\<user profile>\Application

Data\Autodesk\<product version>\<language>\Migration

2 Double-click migration.xml to open the file, and view the details of your
migration.

Restore Profiles After Migrating Files from an Earlier

Release
After you migrate your profiles from an earlier AutoCAD Architecture release,
you may want to restore the newer AutoCAD Architecture default profile
settings.

To restore AutoCAD Architecture default profiles

1 On the Application menu, click Options.

2 In the Options dialog box, Profiles tab, click the profile you want to
restore and click Reset.

3 Click Yes.
The profile is reset to the newer default profile.

IMPORTANT You cannot restore the current profile.

Use Migration Tools

Migration tools take the guesswork out of updating your custom files from
previous releases. The tools help you to share drawings when you upgrade to
a new release of an AutoCAD Architecture 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.

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 The migration tools are as follows:

■ DWG TrueView 2010. You can view, plot, and convert any AutoCAD
Architecture product or an AutoCAD Architecture product-based drawing
file for compatibility with the current AutoCAD Architecture drawing file
formats.

■ ScriptPro. Using ScriptPro, you can apply a set of commands to multiple

drawings by specifying a script file and the list of drawings to which you
want to apply the script.

■ AutoLISP Compatibility Analyzer. Details AutoCAD Architecture

compatibility issues found in AutoLISP files and the accompanying menu
(MNL) files. When a compatibility issue is found, the tool provides an
explanation of the issue and suggestions on how to correct it.

Export and Import Custom Settings from the Same

Release
You can export your custom settings between systems running the same release
of an AutoCAD Architecture product, or export the custom settings and later
re-import them on the same computer if you need to reinstall AutoCAD
Architecture. When exporting custom settings, a migration package is created
that contains an XML file. This file contains custom settings, a listing of the
custom files from local locations used with AutoCAD Architecture, and
optionally, custom files in network locations.
The migration package is a ZIP file archive, so it has the file extension ZIP.
During the import process, you select the ZIP file archive that contains the
exported custom settings you want to merge onto your computer.
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.

*.lin Linetype definitions.

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Most Common File Types Included in the Migration Package
File Name File Description

*.pat Hatch pattern definitions.

*.pgp Shell commands and command alias definitions.

*.pc3 Configuration information for a plotter or printer.

*.pmp Calibration and paper size settings that are used with a PC3 file.

*.ini Configuration settings for some features.

*.shx Information about text characters or shapes used with linetype definitions.

*.mln Multiline style definitions.

*.ctb Settings used to control the appearance of objects when plotting; the
settings are arranged by the colors of the AutoCAD Architecture Color
Index (ACI) system.

*.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.

*.mnl AutoLISP commands and procedures that a customization file is dependent

on; must have the same name as a customization file in order to be loaded
by the product.

*.fmp Information about font mappings for True Type Fonts used in the In-place
Text Editor.

*.cus Custom dictionary entries.

*.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.

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 Most Common File Types Included in the Migration Package
File Name File Description

*.aws Order of the tools as they appear on a tool palette and other local settings.
The file is not migrated from release to release, but is from computer to
computer with the migration package.

The following table lists the file types that are not included in the migration
package that is created from the Export Custom Settings dialog box.

Some of the File Types Not Included in the Migration Package

File Name File Description

*.actm Action macro file.

*.arx ObjectARX application file.

*.dcl Definitions for custom dialog boxes used with AutoLISP, ADS, or Ob-
jectARX applications.

*.dvb Visual Basic for Applications project file.

*.fas Fast-load AutoLISP format file.

*.fdc Definitions for fields; should not be modified.

*.lli Landscape library; this file type is no longer supported due to the removal
of the LANDSCAPE command.

*.lsp AutoLISP source file that contains definitions for custom commands and
functions.

*.mli Render material library; this file type is no longer supported due to changes
to the MATERIALS command.

*.mnr Resource images for a customization file; must have the same name as a
customization file in order to be loaded by the product. The file is not
included because it is auto-generated by the product when it is not
present.

*.udl Data connection settings used with dbConnect.

*.unt Unit definitions used for converting a value from one unit type to another.

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 Some of the File Types Not Included in the Migration Package
File Name File Description

*.vlx Visual LISP file that might contain multiple AutoLISP and DCL files com-
piled into a single file.

NOTE For information about customizing files and settings, see the Customization
Guide, accessible from the Documentation link on the AutoCAD Architecture
Installation wizard and in the Help system.

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.
The Export Custom Settings dialog box is used to create the migration package
so it can be imported to another computer or the same computer running the
same release of the product.

NOTE You must launch AutoCAD Architecture 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 Architecture> ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Export <AutoCAD
Architecture> Settings.

■ (Windows Vista) Click Start menu ➤ All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤

<AutoCAD Architecture> ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Export
<AutoCAD Architecture> Settings.

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 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. Click Open.
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 Architecture
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.
If files from a network location were added during the creation of a migration
package, the files are copied to a different location only when the original
network locations are not available when importing a migration package.
Local paths that exist as part of a user profile in a migration package are created
automatically during the import process, but paths that are on a network drive
or a drive that uses removable discs, are not created automatically.

NOTE You must launch AutoCAD Architecture at least once before you can import
a migration package.

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 To import custom settings from a computer with the same release of AutoCAD
Architecture

1 Do one of the following:

■ (Windows XP) Click Start menu ➤ Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤
<AutoCAD Architecture> ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Import
<AutoCAD Architecture> Settings.

■ (Windows Vista) Click Start menu ➤ All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤

<AutoCAD Architecture> ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Import
<AutoCAD Architecture> Settings.

2 In the Import Custom Settings file navigation dialog box, select the ZIP
file that contains the custom settings that were exported. Click Open.

3 On the AutoCAD Architecture message box, click OK.

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\<user profile>\Application Data\Autodesk\<product
version>\<language>\Migration.
(Windows Vista) \Users\<user profile>\AppData\Local\Autodesk\<product
version>\<language>\Migration.

2 Double-click migration.xml to open the file and view the details of your
migration.

Migrating and Customizing Issues

This section outlines common issues and their solutions with regards to
migrating and customizing AutoCAD Architecture.

What is a workspace?
Workspaces are sets of menus, toolbars, palettes, and ribbon control panels
that are grouped and organized so that you can work in a custom, task-oriented
drawing environment. When you use a workspace, only the menus, toolbars,

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 and palettes that are relevant to a task are displayed. For more information
about customizing workspaces, see Customize Workspaces in the Customization
Guide.

How do I make changes to a workspace at a later time?

Workspaces are used to control many of the tools displayed in the Application
window of AutoCAD Architecture. You can modify the current workspace in
a limited way from the Application window or you have full control over all
aspects of a workspace with the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor. For
more information about customizing workspaces, see Customize Workspaces
in the Customization Guide.

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. Along with named objects,
a DWT file can hold values for drawing based system variables, and any
geometric object that might be common across multiple drawings such as a
title block. For information about using a DWT file, see Use a Template File
to Start a Drawing in the User’s Guide.

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 (*.dwt) from the
Files of Type drop-down list.

3 Browse to and select the drawing template (DWT) file you want to modify.

4 Click Open.

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 5 Make the desired changes to the DWT file.

6 Click the Application menu button ➤ Save.

What are the benefits of customizing AutoCAD

Architecture?
Customizing AutoCAD Architecture provides many benefits that can increase
your productivity and make your drawings have a consistent appearance.
Customization can be as simple as creating a block that can be used in many
drawings over and over again, such as a title block, or customizing the user
interface with the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor. For information
about customizing the user interface, see Work with the Customize User
Interface (CUI) Editor in the Customization Guide.

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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://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=9480492&linkID=9240617.

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).

How can I check my graphics card driver to see if it needs

to be updated?
It is recommended that you verify and update your graphics card driver to
optimize your program. Use the following procedure to identify your current
graphics card driver.

To identify your graphics card driver

1 Start AutoCAD Architecture.

2 At the command line, enter 3dconfig.

3 In the Adaptive Degradation and Performance Tuning dialog box, click

View Tune Log.

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 4 Review the 3D Device section for information about your system's graphics
card driver and driver version.

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.

When performing a Typical installation, what gets

installed?
A Typical installation includes the following features:

CAD Standards Contains tools for reviewing design files for compliance with
your standards.

Database Contains database access tools.

Dictionaries Contains multi-language dictionaries.

Drawing Encryption Allows you to use the Security Options dialog box to protect
a drawing with a password.

Express Tools Contains AutoCAD Architecture support tools and utilities (not
supported by Autodesk).

Fonts Contains AutoCAD Architecture 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 Architecture.

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 New Features Work- 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 Architecture.

Migrate Custom Set- Migrates custom settings and files from previous version of
tings your product to this version.

Initial Setup Allows users to set up their initial configuration of AutoCAD

Architecture (online content, workspaces) based on their units
system, industry, and commonly used task-based tools.

Reference Manager Allows users to view and edit the paths of externally referenced
files associated with a drawing.

Samples Contains various feature sample files.

VBA Support Contains Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications support files.

Why should I install the Material Library?

The Material Library contains over 300 professionally made materials that you
can immediately apply to objects in your model. They can also act as a basis
for custom materials that you want to create.
For more information regarding materials, see Materials and Textures in the
AutoCAD User’s Guide.

Where are my product manuals?

Documentation for AutoCAD Architecture 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.

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 The PDF files are also available from within your installed product’s Help
system.
Files are also installed to the \<AutoCAD Architecture>\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. While the software can be installed on multiple systems in your
facility, the license only allows one system to be operational. If you need to
run more systems, you need to purchase more stand-alone licensed products,
or consider converting to network licenses.
Network licensed products rely on the Network License Manager to keep track
of software licenses. The software can be installed and run on multiple systems,
up to the maximum number of licenses you’ve purchased. The Network License
Manager “checks out” licenses until they are all in use. No further systems
can run the program until a license is “checked in.” If you need to run more
systems, you can purchase additional licenses for the Network License Manager
to maintain.
Stand-alone licensed products are registered and activated to an individual
workstation. While the software can be installed on multiple systems in your
facility, the license only allows one system to be operational. If you need to
run more systems, you need to purchase more stand-alone licensed products,
or consider converting to multi-seat stand-alone licenses.
You cannot purchase a network licensed version of PRODNAME. However, a
multi-seat stand-alone licensed version is available that does not rely upon
servers to maintain licenses. Multi-seat stand-alone licensing means that each
installation of your product uses a single serial number for registration and
activation.

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What is the benefit of using a network licensed version
of the software?
Network licensed products are recommended for large drafting/design facilities,
classrooms, and lab environments. The main advantage is that you can install
products on more systems than the number of licenses you have purchased
(for example, purchasing 25 licenses but installing on 40 workstations). At
any one time, products will run on the maximum number of systems for
which you have licenses. This means you get a true floating license. If software
needs to be run on more systems, additional licenses can be purchased.
Registration and activation occurs only once and the licenses are maintained
on your Network License Server.

What is Internet Explorer used for?

After installing your product, you can operate in trial mode for a given number
of days. Whenever you launch the program, you are prompted to activate 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

This section outlines common issues and their solutions with regards to adding
and removing features, reinstalling or repairing your installation, and
uninstalling products.

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.

CAD Standards Contains tools for reviewing design files for compliance with
your standards.

Database Contains database access tools.

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 Dictionaries Contains multi-language dictionaries.

Drawing Encryption Allows you to use the Security Options dialog box to protect
a drawing with a password.

Express Tools Contains AutoCAD Architecture support tools and utilities (not
supported by Autodesk).

Fonts Contains AutoCAD Architecture 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 Architecture.

New Features Work- 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 Architecture.

Migrate Custom Set- Migrates custom settings and files from previous version of
tings your product to this version.

Initial Setup Allows users to set up their initial configuration of AutoCAD

Architecture (online content, workspaces) based on their units
system, industry, and commonly used task-based tools.

Reference Manager Allows users to view and edit the paths of externally referenced
files associated with a drawing.

Samples Contains various feature sample files.

VBA Support Contains Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications support files.

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 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. 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.

Do I need my original disc to reinstall my software?

When performing a reinstall of the product, you do not need to have the
original discs on hand. Installation data is cached locally on your drive and
that data is reused when reinstalling.

After repairing my installation, is it possible to recover

my settings?
Custom settings can be exported and later re-imported to the same system in
case you have to repair the installation of your program.
For more detailed information regarding exporting and importing custom
settings, see Export and Import Custom Settings from the Same Release on
page 32.

When I uninstall my software, what files are left on my

system?
If you uninstall the product, some files remain on your system such as files
you created or edited (drawings or custom menus).

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 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.

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Index
A custom settings
exporting to other systems 32, 35
activating programs 18 importing migration packages 32,
administrator permission requirements 36
stand-alone installation 4 migrating from previous releases 7,
Adobe Flash Player 4 25
aliases restoring default settings 31
migrating 26 customization files (CUI)
anti-virus software 5 migrating older menu files to 26
applications customizing
anti-virus software 5 installation 20
closing during installation 5 issues 37
ARG files 27 migrating older customization
Autodesk Design Review files 25
installing 23 migration packages 32
viewing DWFs 23 restoring default settings 31
Autodesk products tips 37
versions of 25
AutoLISP Compatibility Analyzer 32
D
B data loss 5
Design Review
browsers 2–3 installing 23
bundled products 7 viewing DWFs 23
displaying
migration log files 30
C downloading
computers 2 migration tools 25
Configurable Folder Groups 17 DWF files
Configurable Folder Modes 18 Design Review 23
Default content 18 DWFx files
Local content 18 Design Review 23
Shared content 18 DWG TrueView migration tool 32
Configurable Folders 17
Append button 18 E
Creating a Deployment with Shared
Content 18 exporting
Content Packs 15 custom settings as migration
converting packages 32, 35
menu files to CUI format 26
CUI (customization) files 26

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F Internet
program registration and
faxing registration information 19 activation 18
files Internet Explorer (Microsoft) 2–3
custom settings files 32
migration packages 32
network locations 35–36 L
Flash Player 4 languages
multi-language support 6
H selecting during installation 5
legacy menu files 26
hard disks licenses
system requirements 2 issues 44
hardware limited user rights 20
installation requirements 2 LIN files (linetype library) 26
hatches linetypes
migrating patterns to new migrating to new releases 26
releases 26 log files
migration log files 30
I
M
importing
custom settings from migration mailing registration information 19
packages 32, 36 memory (RAM)
installation system requirements 2
adding or removing features 20 menus
Autodesk Design Review 23 migrating to new releases 26
Installation wizard 8 Microsoft Internet Explorer 2–3
licensing 44 Microsoft Windows operating systems 2
multiple or bundled products 7 migrating
preparing for 1 custom settings from previous
registration and activation 18 releases 7, 25
repairing 45 issues 37
repairing damaged installations 21 migration log files 30
serial numbers 4 migration packages 32
side-by-side 25 migration tools 31
stand-alone installation 1, 8–9 restoring default settings after 31
starting 20 tips 37
system requirements 2 migration log file 30
troubleshooting 41 migration packages 32
typical 42 migration tools 31
uninstalling 22, 45 MNS files (source menu)
Installation wizard 8 migrating 26
Installing Content Packs 15 MNU files (menu template)
interface migrating 26
migrating custom settings for 26 monitors 2, 4

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multi-language support 6 S
multi-product bundles 7
multi-seat stand-alone installations 1 ScriptPro migration tool 32
serial numbers
stand-alone installation 4
N service packs 2
networks shortcuts
custom files located on 35–36 creating 20
side-by-side installation 25
software installation requirements 2
O stand-alone installations
process 9
operating systems program registration and
system requirements 2 activation 18
Quick Start 1
P system requirements
stand-alone installations 2
PAT files 26
PC3 files (plotter configuration)
migrating 26 T
PGP files (program parameters) 26 tools
pointing devices migration tools 25, 31
system requirements 2 trial mode 18
previous releases troubleshooting installation 41
migrating custom settings from 7,
25
user profile default settings and 31 U
processors 2
Product Activation wizard 18 uninstalling programs 45
product keys 18 upgrade installations 25
product manuals 43 upgrading
profiles (user) installing newer releases 7
importing custom settings 36 user interface
migrating custom settings 26 migrating custom settings for 26
restoring default settings 31
V
R video cards 2
RAM video monitors 2, 4
system requirements 2 virus software 5
reinstalling programs 21, 45
removing W
uninstalling programs 22
repairing web browsers 2–3
damaged installations 21, 45 Windows operating systems
system requirements 2

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