Thank you for downloading the Autodesk^®Geotechnical Module 2018.

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.

Contents

• Who Should Install This Extension?
• Key Features of this Extension
• General Installation Information
• Installation Instructions
  • Apply This Extension to a Stand-Alone Installation
  • Apply This Extension Through a Local Network
  • Apply This Extension to a Network Administrative Image
  • Uninstall 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.

• Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018

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The Autodesk® Geotechnical Module 2018 consists of the following features:

• Import borehole data
• Create 3D borehole modules
• Display 2D borehole strip diagrams
• Display 2D borehole diagrams on AutoCAD Civil 3D profiles based on a buffered alignment
• Create and manage AutoCAD Civil 3D surfaces based on borehole data

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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^® 2018 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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• Apply This Extension to a Stand-Alone Installation
• Apply This Extension Through a Local Network
• Apply This Extension to a Network Administrative Image
• Uninstall This Extension

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 (EXE) file.

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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 (EXE) file.

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The following method of distributing the Autodesk® Bridge Module applies only to administrative images created with the Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 Network Installation wizard. After you complete this procedure, any new deployments of Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 will have the update 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® Bridge Module to an existing Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 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 2018 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 2018 will have the extension applied to them automatically.

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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, double click on the Autodesk® Bridge Module 2018.
3. In the Autodesk® Bridge Module 2018 maintenance dialog box choose the Uninstall option.

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