Contents
Revit Installation and Licensing
Revit Installation Overview and FAQ
Overview
Prepare for Installation
Select Install Type
Specify License
Configure and Install
Activate Products
Create Deployment
Change Product Language
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have lost my serial number or product key?
Why do I need to activate a product after installation?
How does a trial license work in a product suite or bundle?
How do I switch my license from stand-alone to network or network to stand-alone?
Where can I find product license information after installation?
After installation, how can I change product configuration, repair, or uninstall the product?
Revit Installation FAQs
What is Revit content?
How do I add or remove content?
What are Configurable Folders?
What happens to the Revit.ini file when Add/Remove programs is selected?
What happens to UserDataCache and user profile files when Uninstall is selected?
What happens to the UserDataCache and user profile file structure when Revit runs for the first time?
Revit Network Administrator's Guide
Network Administration and Deployment
Understanding Deployments
Planning a Deployment
Check Deployment Readiness
Determine the Installation Type
Determine the License Server Model
Configure Individual Products
Include Service Packs
Create a Network Share
Creating a Deployment
Create an Original Deployment
Modify a Deployment
Direct Users to the Administrative Image
Alternative Distribution Methods
Overview of Distribution Methods
Use Scripts to Deploy the Program
A Sample Installation Script
Use Switches and Flags in Scripts
Run Scripts
Use Group Policies to Run a Deployment
Use Group Policies to Assign a Deployment to Computers
Verify a Group Policy Deployment
Use Microsoft SCCM to Deploy Products
Set Up a Source Directory for SCCM
Create the SCCM Software Installation Package
Distribute Products Using Imaging Software
Distribute Multi-Seat Stand-Alone Products
Distribute Network Licensed Products
Restore the Master Image
Clean a Master System and Restore the Operating System
Installation Questions
Licensing Questions
What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software?
What is SAMreport-Lite?
Deployment and Networking Questions
Where should deployments be located?
When should I select all products for the administrative image, and can I add products later?
What are the profiles associated with user computer settings?
What happens if I choose to append or merge service packs?
Where can I check if service packs are available for my software?
How do I extract an MSP file?
How should I configure a network license server for a firewall?
Uninstall and Maintenance Questions
How can I see what is included in a default installation?
Is it possible to change the installation folder when adding or removing features?
How do I install tools and utilities after installing my product?
When should I reinstall the product instead of repairing it?
Do I need the original media to reinstall my product?
When I uninstall my software, what files are left on my system?
Glossary
Revit Server Installation Guide
Revit Server Installation Overview
System Requirements
Prerequisites
Central Server Installation and Configuration
Local Server Installation and Configuration
Revit Licensing Guide
Introduction
License Types and Behaviors
Activation
Registration
Stand-Alone Licensing
Introduction to Stand-Alone Licenses
Multi-Seat Stand-Alone License
Manage Your Stand-Alone License
View Product License Information
Save License Information as a Text File
Update Your Serial Number
Transfer Your Stand-Alone License
About the License Transfer Utility
Export a License
Import a License
Troubleshoot a Stand-Alone License Error
Preserving a License When Hardware Changes
Reinstalling an Operating System
Changing the System Date and Time
Distributing a Software Image to Multiple Computers
Preserving a License on a Re-imaged Computer
Network Licensing
Planning Your Network Licensing
Understanding License Server Models
Single License Server Model
Distributed License Server Model
Redundant License Server Model
Windows System Requirements for the Network License Manager
Linux System Requirements for the Network License Manager
Mac OS X System Requirements for the Network License Manager
Understanding Your Network License
How Your License Works
Interpreting Your License File
License File Examples
Example of a License File Not Specific to a Product
Example of a License File for a Single or Distributed Server
Example of a License File for a Redundant Server
Example of a License File for Combined Autodesk Product Versions
Package License File Types and Examples
Example of a Package License File for a Single or Distributed Server
Example of a Package License File for a Redundant Server
Example of a Package License File for Combined Autodesk Product Versions
Losing Your Connection to the License Server
Running the Network License Manager
Install the Network License Manager
Obtain the Server Host Name and Host ID
Windows Command Prompt Procedure for Host Name and ID
LMTOOLS Procedure for Host Name and ID
Mac or Linux Terminal Window Procedure for Host Name and ID
Configure a License Server
Windows License Server Configuration Procedure
Mac OS X License Server Configuration Procedure
Linux License Server Configuration Procedure
Uninstall a Windows Network License Manager
Using Other Features of Network Licensing
License Borrowing
Borrow a License
BORROWLICENSE Command
Return a License
RETURNLICENSE Command
FLEXnet Configuration Tools
Windows Utilities for License Server Management
Stop and Restart the License Server
Windows License Server Restart Procedures
Mac OS X License Server Restart Procedures
Linux License Server Restart Procedures
Update FLEXnet from a Previous Version
Windows Procedures to Update FLEXnet
Mac OS X and Linux Procedures to Update FLEXnet
Set Up and Use an Options File
Create an Options File
Create a Report Log
Windows Procedure
Mac OS X or Linux Procedure
Configure License Borrowing with the Options File
Set Up License Timeout
Frequently Asked Questions about Network Licensing
What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software?
How does the licensing process use the Internet?
Glossary