The FAQs in this section are provided as a supplement to the general Autodesk Installation and Licensing documentation.

Installation processes are standard for all AutoCAD-based products. You can find install information on the Download and Install page of autodesk.com.

• Installation for individuals - Learn how to download, configure, and install your software.
• Installation for administrators - Obtain detailed guidance on managing licenses and setting up deployments in a network environment.
• Manage your software - Manage products, profile, and users in your Autodesk Account.

AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, and Specialized Toolsets

• What is the difference between a custom standalone install and a deployment?
• What are the tools available for installation?
• How can I obtain local offline Help?
• How can I install and uninstall language packs?
• How can I include a custom profile (.arg) in a deployment, including support file search paths and template settings?
• What are the options in a Custom Install?
• How do I uninstall my product?

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

• How can I disable Migrate Custom Settings in a deployment?

AutoCAD for Mac and AutoCAD LT for Mac

• Install Silently
• Does AutoCAD for Mac Support Network Deployment?
• How can I obtain local offline Help?
• Can I restore all default settings?

AutoCAD Specialized Toolsets

The FAQs in this section are provided as a supplement to the general Autodesk Installation and Licensing documentation for the specialized toolsets.

AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD MEP

• Remove content packs after installation
• Create desktop shortcuts for content packs
• Online Deployment: Setup Shared AEC Content

AutoCAD Mechanical

• Online Deployment: Setup Shared Content Libraries
• How do I remove Standard content libraries after the installation?

AutoCAD Electrical

• Installation Structure
• AutoCAD Electrical Network Deployment
• SQL Server Configuration for AutoCAD Electrical Catalog Content
• Manufacturers Content and Symbol Libraries

AutoCAD Plant 3D

• Installation and Configuration
• Installing for Autodesk Vault (Plant Projects)

AutoCAD Map 3D

• Installing Infrastructure Administrator