Autodesk® Extension for Civil View 2017 Readme

Thank you for downloading the Autodesk® Extension for Civil View 2017.

This readme contains the latest information regarding the installation and use of this extension. It is strongly recommended that you read this entire document before you apply this extension to your product. For reference, you should save this document to your hard drive or print a copy.

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Who Should Install This Extension?

You can apply this extension to the following Autodesk products running on all supported operating systems and languages. Be sure to install the correct extension for your software.

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Key Features of this Extension

The Autodesk® Extension for Civil View is intended to be used in conjunction with the existing Export to Civil View for Autodesk® 3ds Max® option in Autodesk® AutoCAD® Civil 3D® and provides the ability to add AutoCAD Civil 3D alignment, profile and pipe network data to your Civil View model in Autodesk 3ds Max.

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General Installation Information

As you prepare to install this extension, keep the following in mind:

Back Up Custom Files

It is recommended that you back up all custom CUIX, MNR, and MNL files before you apply this extension.

Administrative Privileges

During installation or uninstallation, you may be prompted for the original installation media or a network image. In order to apply this extension, you must have privileges to install and uninstall products.

Network Deployment

Administrators can deploy this extension over a network using the Deployment Wizard.

Close the Application

It is required that you close Autodesk® AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2017 before proceeding with the installation of this extension.

Reboot

After you install, it is recommended to reboot your system even if not prompted.

About Your Product

After you install, product information is displayed in the About dialog box.

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Installation Instructions

Apply This Extension to a Stand-Alone Installation

Follow these instructions to install this extension on a single computer.

  1. Download the extension and save it to any folder.
  2. Close all running Autodesk applications.
  3. Find the folder where you saved the extension and double-click the executable (.msi) file.

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Apply This Extension Through a Local Network

Follow these instructions to install this extension on multiple computers using your local network.

  1. Download this extension and save it to any shared folder on your local network.
  2. Close all running Autodesk applications.
  3. Find the shared folder where you saved the extension, and double-click the executable (.msi) file.

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Apply This Extension to a Network Administrative Image

The following method of distributing the Autodesk® Extension for Civil View applies only to administrative images created with the Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 Network Installation wizard. After you complete this procedure, any new deployments of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 will have the extension applied to them automatically. For complete information on creating and updating a Network Administrative Image please see the Autodesk Installation Administrator's Guide.

To apply the Autodesk® Extension for Civil View to an existing Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 administrative image:

  1. Download this extension and save it to any shared folder on your local network.
  2. Close all running Autodesk applications.
  3. On the workstation where you initially created the Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 deployment, open the Tools folder and double-click the Create & Modify a deployment shortcut icon.
  4. Follow the wizard to the product configuration screen and expand the Include additional software accordion.
  5. In the Additional Software section, click Add and browse to the location you saved the extension.
  6. Collapse the Include additional software accordion and click the Create button.

Now any new deployments of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 will have the extension applied to them automatically.

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Uninstall This Extension

This extension can be uninstalled through the Program and Features section of the Microsoft® Windows® Control Panel.

Follow these instructions to uninstall this extension on a single computer.

  1. Insert the product media (for example, the Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D installation disc) or make sure the installation source files are available.
  2. In Windows Control Panel > Program and Features, click on the Autodesk® Extension for Civil View 2017 and choose the Uninstall option.
  3. In the Autodesk® Extension for Civil View 2017 maintenance dialog box click Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall the extension.

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