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What are the Options in a Custom Install?

Most install options are described within the Autodesk Account custom install user interface. Here is some additional information about the security settings and Express Tools options that are available when you are creating a standalone custom install or deployment.

Security Settings

Under Security settings, you can set several security measures and practices which can protect you against malicious executable files.

Lock Security Settings

  • Locks the following settings in AutoCAD: Security level, Trusted locations, Executable file search paths.

Security Level

  • Controls the level of path restriction for executable files, and whether a warning dialog box displays. (SECURELOAD system variable)
  • High: Loads executable files from trusted locations only. Executable files in all other locations are ignored. (SECURELOAD system variable = 2)
  • Medium: Loads executable files from trusted locations. Displays a warning during load requests from executable files that are not in trusted locations. (SECURELOAD system variable = 1)
  • Low: Loads executable files without warning. This option maintains legacy behavior, but is not recommended. (SECURELOAD system variable = 0)

Trusted Locations

  • Controls the trusted folder locations from which executable files can be loaded and run. (TRUSTEDPATHS system Variable)

Trusted Domain Names

  • Specifies the domain names or URLs from which AutoCAD can run JavaScript code.

When Searching For Executable Files

  • Controls whether the Start In and current drawing folders are included or excluded when searching for an executable file.
  • The Start In folder is determined by the desktop shortcut icon or starting the program by double-clicking a file. (LEGACYCODESEARCH system variable)

Choose the method to load acad.lsp

  • Controls whether the acad.lsp file is loaded into every drawing or just the first drawing opened in a session. (ACADLSPASDOC system variable)
  • Load acad.lsp file into every drawing or just the first drawing opened in a session.

Express Tools

Check to install the Express Tools, which are a collection of productivity tools that extend the power of AutoCAD. You can access most of the Autodesk Express Tools from the Express Tools tab on the ribbon. See About AutoCAD Express Tools for more information.

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