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... Custom Settings 15 Import Custom Settings 16 Locate Customized Files 17 Locate Plot Style Files 18 Locate Plotter Files 18 Locate the PMP File 19 Locate Support Files 20 Locate Drawing Template Files 22 Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User 25 The AutoCAD LT 2009 Installation Wizard 25 System Requirements 26 Install AutoCAD LT 28 Register and Activate AutoCAD LT 31 Add or Remove Features 32 Reinstall or Repair AutoCAD LT 33 Uninstall AutoCAD LT 34 Features that Require Design Review 35 Chapter 4 Installation Troubleshooting 37 General Installation...
... Custom Settings 15 Import Custom Settings 16 Locate Customized Files 17 Locate Plot Style Files 18 Locate Plotter Files 18 Locate the PMP File 19 Locate Support Files 20 Locate Drawing Template Files 22 Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User 25 The AutoCAD LT 2009 Installation Wizard 25 System Requirements 26 Install AutoCAD LT 28 Register and Activate AutoCAD LT 31 Add or Remove Features 32 Reinstall or Repair AutoCAD LT 33 Uninstall AutoCAD LT 34 Features that Require Design Review 35 Chapter 4 Installation Troubleshooting 37 General Installation...
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...a custom shortcut, make sure that the Start In directory for the shortcut points to a directory where you must run AutoCAD LT in the following ways: ■ Desktop shortcut icon. When you launch AutoCAD LT, the Product Activation wizard is installed. On the Start menu (Windows), click All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009. ■ Location where AutoCAD LT is displayed. When you install AutoCAD LT, an AutoCAD LT 2009 shortcut icon is installed, you can start AutoCAD LT. ■ Start menu. How to Register and Activate AutoCAD LT...
...a custom shortcut, make sure that the Start In directory for the shortcut points to a directory where you must run AutoCAD LT in the following ways: ■ Desktop shortcut icon. When you launch AutoCAD LT, the Product Activation wizard is installed. On the Start menu (Windows), click All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009. ■ Location where AutoCAD LT is displayed. When you install AutoCAD LT, an AutoCAD LT 2009 shortcut icon is installed, you can start AutoCAD LT. ■ Start menu. How to Register and Activate AutoCAD LT...
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... Review - If you want the utility installed in a different installation path, click Configure, set the path, click Configuration Complete and then Install. 6 When the Installation Complete page is displayed, click Finish. Install page, click Install if you want to continue installing using the default configuration. How to Install and Start the CAD Manager Control Utility Using the Autodesk CAD Manager Control utility, CAD managers can also determine if users receive notification when reported errors are resolved. Configure...
... Review - If you want the utility installed in a different installation path, click Configure, set the path, click Configuration Complete and then Install. 6 When the Installation Complete page is displayed, click Finish. Install page, click Install if you want to continue installing using the default configuration. How to Install and Start the CAD Manager Control Utility Using the Autodesk CAD Manager Control utility, CAD managers can also determine if users receive notification when reported errors are resolved. Configure...
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... make it easy for the first time. PC3 files are migrated to partial plotter configuration (PC3) files that you created. You cannot use the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box to migrate shell commands or comments that require you made changes to the AutoCAD LT 2009 PC3 folder, which is located under your acadlt.pgp file. Migrate Custom Settings If you install AutoCAD LT 2009 on a computer where a previous release of AutoCAD LT (AutoCAD 2000 through AutoCAD LT) is added to a user...
... make it easy for the first time. PC3 files are migrated to partial plotter configuration (PC3) files that you created. You cannot use the Migrate Custom Settings dialog box to migrate shell commands or comments that require you made changes to the AutoCAD LT 2009 PC3 folder, which is located under your acadlt.pgp file. Migrate Custom Settings If you install AutoCAD LT 2009 on a computer where a previous release of AutoCAD LT (AutoCAD 2000 through AutoCAD LT) is added to a user...
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.... *.cui Contains customizations from a version of AutoCAD LT starting the custom changes made to the file with the same name. The file itself is converted into a CUI file with AutoCAD LT 2006. The new CUI file is in the same folder as the main CUI file. If the CUI file is not migrated; You must migrate them manually. 10 | Chapter 2 Move to the AutoCAD LT 2009 acadlt.pgp file. *.mnu Contains menu customization from a Previous...
.... *.cui Contains customizations from a version of AutoCAD LT starting the custom changes made to the file with the same name. The file itself is converted into a CUI file with AutoCAD LT 2006. The new CUI file is in the same folder as the main CUI file. If the CUI file is not migrated; You must migrate them manually. 10 | Chapter 2 Move to the AutoCAD LT 2009 acadlt.pgp file. *.mnu Contains menu customization from a Previous...
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... accessing the log file at another time, see Use Migration Tools on page 12. Before the MNU, MNS, and CUI files are migrated, a backup copy of each file is used, AutoCAD LT resets the program's default CUI file from the UserDataCache folder and then migrates any customization done in the Migrate Settings From list, select the AutoCAD LT release from which you want to migrate your custom settings. 3 In the Settings and Files to Migrate box, select the custom files...
... accessing the log file at another time, see Use Migration Tools on page 12. Before the MNU, MNS, and CUI files are migrated, a backup copy of each file is used, AutoCAD LT resets the program's default CUI file from the UserDataCache folder and then migrates any customization done in the Migrate Settings From list, select the AutoCAD LT release from which you want to migrate your custom settings. 3 In the Settings and Files to Migrate box, select the custom files...
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... can download the migration tools in your custom files from a previous version to a workspace. 4 Click OK. 5 In the Migrate Custom Settings message, click OK to view the log file, or click No if you want to view the log file. To locate and view the migration log file 1 In Windows Explorer, navigate to the following location: \Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Autodesk\\\\Migration. 2 Double-click migration.xml to AutoCAD LT 2009 from which you upgrade to a new release of AutoCAD LT. Use the log...
... can download the migration tools in your custom files from a previous version to a workspace. 4 Click OK. 5 In the Migrate Custom Settings message, click OK to view the log file, or click No if you want to view the log file. To locate and view the migration log file 1 In Windows Explorer, navigate to the following location: \Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Autodesk\\\\Migration. 2 Double-click migration.xml to AutoCAD LT 2009 from which you upgrade to a new release of AutoCAD LT. Use the log...
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... Release the settings are grouped into names that can be assigned to a layer or object. *.cui Information for commands and user interface elements. *.fmp Information about font mappings for True Type Fonts used in the In-place Text Editor. *.cus Custom dictionary entries. *.bmp Image used for a command in the Migration Package File Name File Description *.pmp Calibration and paper size settings that are used with a PC3 file. *.ini Configuration settings for some...
... Release the settings are grouped into names that can be assigned to a layer or object. *.cui Information for commands and user interface elements. *.fmp Information about font mappings for True Type Fonts used in the In-place Text Editor. *.cus Custom dictionary entries. *.bmp Image used for a command in the Migration Package File Name File Description *.pmp Calibration and paper size settings that are used with a PC3 file. *.ini Configuration settings for some...
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... Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Export AutoCAD LT 2009 Settings. 2 In the Export Custom Settings dialog box, select the Include Custom Files in Networked Locations option if you have files in network locations that you do not have the option to another . Some of the migration package, you want included in the migration package that is created from the Documentation link on the AutoCAD LT 2009 Installation wizard and in the Help system. During the...
... Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Export AutoCAD LT 2009 Settings. 2 In the Export Custom Settings dialog box, select the Include Custom Files in Networked Locations option if you have files in network locations that you do not have the option to another . Some of the migration package, you want included in the migration package that is created from the Documentation link on the AutoCAD LT 2009 Installation wizard and in the Help system. During the...
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... changed. Some files, such as a limited user. Roaming profiles allow you from a computer with AutoCAD LT 2004, the location of some of AutoCAD LT 1 Click Start menu (Windows) ➤ All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Import AutoCAD LT 2009 Settings. 2 In the Import Custom Settings file navigation dialog box, select the ZIP file that contains the custom settings that were exported. Locate Customized Files | 17 This means that was created during the importing of your personal settings and documents...
... changed. Some files, such as a limited user. Roaming profiles allow you from a computer with AutoCAD LT 2004, the location of some of AutoCAD LT 1 Click Start menu (Windows) ➤ All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ Migrate Custom Settings ➤ Import AutoCAD LT 2009 Settings. 2 In the Import Custom Settings file navigation dialog box, select the ZIP file that contains the custom settings that were exported. Locate Customized Files | 17 This means that was created during the importing of your personal settings and documents...
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... Folder Options dialog box, on the View tab, click Show Hidden Files and Folders. To locate your plot style files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) ➤ All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu ➤ Options. 3 In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Printer Support File Path. 4 Click the plus sign (+) to the left of the Plot Style Table Search Path file...
... Folder Options dialog box, on the View tab, click Show Hidden Files and Folders. To locate your plot style files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) ➤ All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu ➤ Options. 3 In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Printer Support File Path. 4 Click the plus sign (+) to the left of the Plot Style Table Search Path file...
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... Files and Folders. For information about the default location of Printer Support File Path. On the Start menu, click Control Panel ➤ Folder Options. On the Start menu, click Control Panel ➤ Folder Options. To display these files, you may need to the left of this file, see Locate Customized Files on the AutoCAD LT command line. To locate your plotter files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) ➤ All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu ➤ Options. 3 In the Options dialog box, Files...
... Files and Folders. For information about the default location of Printer Support File Path. On the Start menu, click Control Panel ➤ Folder Options. On the Start menu, click Control Panel ➤ Folder Options. To display these files, you may need to the left of this file, see Locate Customized Files on the AutoCAD LT command line. To locate your plotter files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) ➤ All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu ➤ Options. 3 In the Options dialog box, Files...
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... path name to view the location for the custom button image files used with your font mapping file. To find the default location of the custom icon files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) ➤ All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu ➤ Options. 3 In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of the files. For more information about defining a customization file, see "Customize the User Interface" in the Customization Guide.
... path name to view the location for the custom button image files used with your font mapping file. To find the default location of the custom icon files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) ➤ All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu ➤ Options. 3 In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of the files. For more information about defining a customization file, see "Customize the User Interface" in the Customization Guide.
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... change your display settings. On the Start menu, click Control Panel ➤ Folder Options. Locate Drawing Template Files Beginning with AutoCAD LT 2004, the default location of these files, you may need to view the location of your alternate font file. To locate your profile are located under your drawing template files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) ➤ All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu ➤ Options. 22 | Chapter 2 Move to view the location of Support File Search Path. 4 Under Support File...
... change your display settings. On the Start menu, click Control Panel ➤ Folder Options. Locate Drawing Template Files Beginning with AutoCAD LT 2004, the default location of these files, you may need to view the location of your alternate font file. To locate your profile are located under your drawing template files 1 Click Start menu (Windows) ➤ All Programs (or Programs) ➤ Autodesk ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009 ➤ AutoCAD LT 2009. 2 Click Tools menu ➤ Options. 22 | Chapter 2 Move to view the location of Support File Search Path. 4 Under Support File...
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...the AutoCAD LT Stand-Alone Installation Guide, and the Readme.chm file before you can access user documentation, install the product and supplemental tools, view support solutions, and learn about installing network-licensed or multi-seat stand-alone versions of the program, see the Network Administrator's Guide, located on the Documentation tab of .pdf, Adobe® Reader must be installed on your Autodesk product(s) for an individual user on -screen instructions to view. From the Installation wizard, click Install Products. The AutoCAD LT 2009 Installation Wizard The AutoCAD LT...
...the AutoCAD LT Stand-Alone Installation Guide, and the Readme.chm file before you can access user documentation, install the product and supplemental tools, view support solutions, and learn about installing network-licensed or multi-seat stand-alone versions of the program, see the Network Administrator's Guide, located on the Documentation tab of .pdf, Adobe® Reader must be installed on your Autodesk product(s) for an individual user on -screen instructions to view. From the Installation wizard, click Install Products. The AutoCAD LT 2009 Installation Wizard The AutoCAD LT...
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... the replacement viewer for Windows NotePad and Express Tools are used which means it is not installed by Menu browser ➤ Help ➤ About) on your computer's drive. 2 In the AutoCAD LT Installation wizard, click Install Products. 3 Next, select the product(s) you do not wish to make configuration changes on a stand-alone computer This is the fastest means of the license and want to C:\Program Files\AutoCAD LT 2009. Because you can't change this...
... the replacement viewer for Windows NotePad and Express Tools are used which means it is not installed by Menu browser ➤ Help ➤ About) on your computer's drive. 2 In the AutoCAD LT Installation wizard, click Install Products. 3 Next, select the product(s) you do not wish to make configuration changes on a stand-alone computer This is the fastest means of the license and want to C:\Program Files\AutoCAD LT 2009. Because you can't change this...
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... application features. ■ Custom - Fonts Contains AutoCAD fonts and True Type fonts. See Migrate Custom Settings on your 30 | Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User A product icon is displayed in the AutoCAD LT window (accessed by Menu browser ➤ Help ➤ About) on your desktop. Migrate Custom Settings Migrates custom settings and files from the Select Features To Install list: Dictionaries Contains multi-language dictionaries. New Features Workshop Contains animated demos, exercises, and sample files to make the following configuration...
... application features. ■ Custom - Fonts Contains AutoCAD fonts and True Type fonts. See Migrate Custom Settings on your 30 | Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User A product icon is displayed in the AutoCAD LT window (accessed by Menu browser ➤ Help ➤ About) on your desktop. Migrate Custom Settings Migrates custom settings and files from the Select Features To Install list: Dictionaries Contains multi-language dictionaries. New Features Workshop Contains animated demos, exercises, and sample files to make the following configuration...
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... the AutoCAD LT 2009 documentation was prepared. Clear the check box if you do not want a printed copy of distribution, please review the instructions detailed in Distribute the Product Using Imaging Software in trial mode you register and enter a valid activation code for 30 days from this method of your product and start using imaging software. Register and Activate AutoCAD LT The first time you have installed AutoCAD LT. 10 Click Finish. If after you start AutoCAD LT...
... the AutoCAD LT 2009 documentation was prepared. Clear the check box if you do not want a printed copy of distribution, please review the instructions detailed in Distribute the Product Using Imaging Software in trial mode you register and enter a valid activation code for 30 days from this method of your product and start using imaging software. Register and Activate AutoCAD LT The first time you have installed AutoCAD LT. 10 Click Finish. If after you start AutoCAD LT...
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... that you want to use all of the following ways: Email Create an email message with your product is to Autodesk. If you do not have chosen a Custom installation option when you first installed AutoCAD LT, but now you did not install originally. Add or Remove Features You can add or remove features by using the Add or Remove Programs dialog box. 32 | Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User Or you submit your...
... that you want to use all of the following ways: Email Create an email message with your product is to Autodesk. If you do not have chosen a Custom installation option when you first installed AutoCAD LT, but now you did not install originally. Add or Remove Features You can add or remove features by using the Add or Remove Programs dialog box. 32 | Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User Or you submit your...
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...'ve previously added or removed components, or if you are missing AutoCAD LT files, use this option if the Repair My AutoCAD LT 2009 Installation option does not solve the problem. 5 On the Repair AutoCAD LT 2009 page, click Next to its default state. To uninstall AutoCAD LT 1 In the Control Panel (Windows), click Add or Remove Programs. 2 In the Add or Remove Programs window, select AutoCAD LT 2009, and then click Change/Remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 34 | Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User This option replaces all components are informed...
...'ve previously added or removed components, or if you are missing AutoCAD LT files, use this option if the Repair My AutoCAD LT 2009 Installation option does not solve the problem. 5 On the Repair AutoCAD LT 2009 page, click Next to its default state. To uninstall AutoCAD LT 1 In the Control Panel (Windows), click Add or Remove Programs. 2 In the Add or Remove Programs window, select AutoCAD LT 2009, and then click Change/Remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 34 | Chapter 3 Install Autodesk Products for an Individual User This option replaces all components are informed...