Installation

Download

You can download the Flow Design installer and review your account details on accounts.autodesk.com .

The two options available for downloading the installer are the Install Now (web installation) option and the Download Now option.

Install

If you used the Install Now option, the installation wizard starts automatically. If you used the Download Now option, start the installation by double-clicking the installation executable saved to your local computer.

Step 1

After the Installation Wizard initializes, the Welcome page appears. Click Install to begin the installation.

Step 2

The Configure Installation page appears.

Select Autodesk® Flow Design.

By default, the installer installs the stand-alone and the versions for the CAD systems (Inventor and Revit) installed on your computer. To customize the installation, click the arrow to the left of the Flow Design product name, and open the configuration menu. Select Custom, and deselect the components that you don't want to install.

The Autodesk® Moldflow Design Link provides capabilities for importing native CAD files into Flow Design. Select this option if you plan on using CAD files with Flow Design Standalone.

Accept the default Installation Path or click Browse... to select a different folder.

Step 3

Review the installation settings. You can change settings by clicking Back until the relevant screen appears. When you are satisfied with the settings, click Install to begin the installation.

When the installation is finished, click Finish to close the Installation Wizard.

License

Licensing is managed by Autodesk 360, and is tied to your A360 sign in. When you start Flow Design, you will be prompted to sign in with your Autodesk 360 login and password. As long as your account is authorized to use Flow Design, you will be able to use it.

After a successful login, you can use Flow Design remotely (off-network) for up to 2 weeks before signing-in again. At the end of the 2 week period, Flow Design prompts you to sign in to confirm your account authorization.