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Autodesk/AutoCAD: Installation

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Autodesk builds software that helps people imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is a world leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. 

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Windows Initial Setup

1. Download the “Licensing and Cleanup” folder.
2. Browse the “Autodesk Installation Files” folder and download the installers that you will need. Make sure to download ALL installation files for the product(s) you need.
3. Browse to the download location and unzip files, if necessary.
4. If there are more than one executable, run the one with “001” in its name.

Initial Setup Licensing and Cleanup

1. Once the installation is complete, please run the “Setup Autodesk Server.bat” by right-clicking on it and running as an administrator.
2. Run the product(s) that you have installed.
3. Select the Multiple User or Single Server Network License option.
4. If they open and function normally, then you can clean up the unpackaged installation files by running the “Cleanup.bat” file by right-clicking and running as an administrator.

Note:  If your license has stopped working, please download and run the "Setup Autodesk Server.bat" file again.  The license server has moved to a new server.

 

Additional Information

Licenses are available only on USU’s network. If you are not on campus, you will need to connect to the VPN that is provided by USU before you run your Autodesk network-licensed product(s).
• More information on how to set up the VPN here: https://usu.service-now.com/usu/kb_viewer.do?sysparm_article=KB0011807

 

Macintosh Initial Setup

1.  Download the Autodesk_AutoCAD_2022.1.macOS.dmg

2.  Follow prompts for installation

3.  Follow steps in Macintosh_Activation_Instructions.txt to activate software


For further assistance, please contact your Department IT Support or the IT Service Desk