Install AutoCAD Land Desktop

To install AutoCAD Land Desktop using default values on a stand-alone computer

This is the fastest means of installing AutoCAD Land Desktop on your system. Only default values are used for the typical installation, and the program files are installed to C:\Program Files\AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009. The text editor defaults for Windows Notepad and Express Tools are included.

1. Insert the AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009 DVD.
2. In the AutoCAD Land Desktop Installation wizard, click Install Products.
3. Select the products to install and click Next.
   NoteAutodesk Design Review 2009 is not installed by default when you install AutoCAD Land Desktop. Some AutoCAD Land Desktop features require that Autodesk Design Review be installed to work properly. Design Review is the replacement viewer for Autodesk DWF Viewer. For more information about the affected features, see Features that Require Autodesk Design Review.
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.
   NoteIf 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 and user information and click Next.
   ImportantThe information you enter here is permanent and is displayed in the AutoCAD Land Desktop window (accessed by Menu browser 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.
6. 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 default configuration.

   The wizard does the following:

   • Uses a typical installation, which installs the most common application features.
   • Includes the Express Tools library of productivity tools that extend the power of AutoCAD Land Desktop.
   • Installs AutoCAD Land Desktop to the default install location of C:\Program Files\AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009.

To install AutoCAD Land Desktop using configured values on a stand-alone computer

You can fine-tune exactly what gets installed by using the Configure option. You can alter the installation type, the install path, license type, and the default text editor. You can also choose to install material libraries.

1. Insert the AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009 DVD.
2. In the AutoCAD Land Desktop Installation wizard, click Install Products.
3. Select the product(s) you want to install and click Next.
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.
   NoteIf 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 user information and click Next.
   ImportantThe information you enter here is permanent and is displayed in the AutoCAD Land Desktop window (accessed by Menu browser 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.
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 Land Desktop support tools and utilities (not supported by Autodesk).
     Fonts	Contains AutoCAD fonts and TrueType fonts.
     Autodesk Impression Toolbar	Allows you to quickly export any view to Autodesk Impression for advanced effects.
     Content Search	Adds the content search functionality.
     Material Library	The Material library contains over 300 professionally built materials to apply to your model.
     New Features Workshop	Contains animated demos, exercises, and sample files to help users learn the AutoCAD new features.
     Portable Licence Utility	Contains portable license management 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 Land Desktop will be installed.
   • Create a Desktop Shortcut - Choose whether to display the AutoCAD Land Desktop shortcut icon on your desktop. A product icon is displayed on your desktop by default.
9. Click another product tab to configure another product, or Next and then Configuration Complete to return to the Review - Configure - Install page. Then, click Install.
   NoteIf you want a printed copy of your configuration settings, click the Print button.
10. On the Installation Complete page, choose from the following:

    View the installation log file

    If you want to view the installation log file, its location is displayed.

    View the AutoCAD Land Desktop Readme

    The Readme file is opened from this page when you click Finish. This file contains information that was unavailable when the AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009 documentation was prepared.

    NoteYou can also view the Readme file after you have installed AutoCAD Land Desktop.

11. Click Finish.