Glossary
 
 
 
activate

Part of the Autodesk software registration process, it allows you to run a product in compliance with the product's end-user license agreement.

administrative image

A collection of shared file resources created by the deployment process and used to install the program to network computers.

deployment

The process of installing Autodesk products to one or more computers on a network.

hot fix
Autodesk terminology for a minor application patch that contains a few code fixes.
installation image

A deployment that consists of one or more MSI files and their associated data files, any associated transforms, additional user-specified custom files, profile, and registry settings.

language pack

A set of installed files, used by some Autodesk products, that enable the user to work in the application in the language specified by the language pack.

language family

A set of languages (core product, plus language packs) that are distributed together, typically based on a geographic grouping. Languages are not distributed in this way for all Autodesk products.

License Transfer Utility

A tool used to transfer a stand-alone license for an Autodesk product from one computer to another, using Autodesk servers. Both the source and target computers require Internet access.

multi-seat stand-alone installation

A type of installation in which multiple stand-alone seats of the product are installed using a single serial number.

network license installation

A type of installation in which the product is installed on multiple computers, but the distribution of licenses is handled by the Network License Manager.

patch

A software update to an application.

service pack

Autodesk terminology for a major application patch that typically includes many code fixes.

silent mode

An installation that proceeds without any explicit user input. No dialog boxes are presented that require interaction from the user.