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December 2017

Returns & Refunds for Autodesk apps purchased from Windows Apps - Microsoft Store
License server error “ The license server manager (lmgrd) is already serving all vendors, exiting.”
Is there a way to prevent users from re-downloading product by Autodesk Desktop App?
Autodesk Software asks to repair your license when accessing “My Boot Camp” on Parallels Desktop
Desktop App install AutoCAD failed
Installing Autodesk Products In A Citrix Environment
Where can I find my Autodesk licensing information?


November 2017
 

Desktop Connector application failing to initialize error message
Windows 10 Update Fall Creator1709 on Autodesk software
Where are the FLEXnet folders located on macOS/OS X
Webroot prevents Revit from loading.
“Do you want to allow the following program to make changes on this computer” when installing Autode...
“MSVCR120.dll error” when launching the software after updating Windows 10 with Fall Creators Update
Autodesk Desktop App - Error when trying to install product updates
Autodesk Licensing - Blank (White) Window OR ‘The License manager not functioning or improperly inst...
Autodesk products will have a random application startup crash on systems using an NVidia Quadro gra...
Autodesk Support for Cloud based services with Network Licensing
Bypassing Single - User License Subscription Login Authentication
Cannot update Autodesk Data Management Server and the message appears: error 26401 - failed to creat...
Distribution of network licenses to named user
Error “cx_Freeze: Python error in main script” during installation
Error 1325. john.smith is not a valid short file name.
Error 1603, Autodesk License Service Certificate Failed to Install
error HPDIA0200W Authentication failed
Error: “The update could not be installed because the expected Autodesk product could not be located...
Error: Source file not found… LcOpDiff.name
Error: There is a problem with this Windows installer package
Error: You are attempting to use a 32-bit installer on a 64-bit operating system
How to add one or more recipients to all Autodesk emails received by the Contract Manager
How to cancel my subscription purchased via Windows Store?
How to create a multilanguage deployment
How to create or change system environment variable via cmd
How to install TTF fonts in Windows so that Autodesk applications can see them
How to reset Autodesk licenses on Mac
How to transfer a working standalone license to a new computer (2017 version and higher)
Impression 3 fails to install on Windows 10 OS
Initial size and Autogrowth for Autodeskreplication table
Installation stuck at initialization phase by InstallNow method
Internet Connection Requirements for Autodesk Software under Subscription
Just Sign-in(Clic) License, Opening as a Trial (2017 and Higher Versions)
Network License Error -4.132 when using Distributed License Servers
network license server failed, CreateProcess error code: 0xc1 File= adskflex.exe is found in your lo...
No user “Sign in” button on LGS screen
Product unable to get license with error 0.0.0
Requesting for Single Installer for Industry Collection Products just like Suite Products
This app can’t run on your PC error after an update
Trying to borrow a license you get the error: “You cannot borrow a license at this time. Try again l...


October 2017
 

 

“Access is denied” error when installing Autodesk software with Download Now option
“Licensing Error” message after Trial Expiration or Subscription expiration
After a system restore the Desktop app shows no updates
Create a deployment package to install with Batch and VB Scripting
Desktop App error-Restricted access
Error 1335. The cabinet file ‘CivilView.cab’ required for this installation is corrupt and cannot be...
Error: Unable to create pre-defined list for Autodesk Vault - please select a default codeword.
Error: When installing Autodesk Product an error message 26352 causes the installation to fail
Explanation of “balance” quality when registering point clouds in Recap Pro
FlexNet Licensing error:–97,121, The desired vendor daemon is down.
How many license will be consumed for Multi-user license when launching different versions
How to customize and add additional field to a node in Process Analysis 360
How to silently install the Autodesk Desktop App with a deployment
Locating the MSI Installation Package
Serial number “Included with network license” in Autodesk Account
T-splines Error on License
The Autodesk Network License Manager is slow to query licenses
The borrowing period established for the license server is not valid. Error with redundant license s...
Transfer Subscription License to a new PC
Update via Desktop App show the error “The digital signature needed for this install can’t be verifi...
When adding updates to your deployment you do not see the appropriate updates listed
Where to find the CSN number in Autodesk Account
Why should I assign a Multi User License to a particular user in the Autodesk Account?
You Autodesk software keeps asking you to login every time you open it.
You want to know how much free disk space you need to download and install your Autodesk Software
Convert a Trial to a Network License
Debug log record error “Invalid license key (inconsistent authentication code)”
Desktop App. Manager - You don’t appear to have an Autodesk Subscription
How to activate & switch from Suite to Collection
Room object shows as unenclosed in plan view
Running Autodesk software prompts the error message ‘System Error Repair’.
You can only see the Desktop of your computer and tool bar of SketchBook after launching the program...
Transfer standalone license to new computer
How do I buy SketchBook using Paypal?
How to Uninstall Autodesk Products Silently Using Batch Scripts
SketchBook (layer) menu items will go up instead of down
SketchBook User Interface appears to be in Japanese or Chinese after installation or update of the a...
Trying to install SketchBook (SketchBook_8.4.x_Win64.exe) results in a text file opening (Setup.bat)
Unable to launch Autodesk Products as a Restricted user, whereas Administrator is OK.
Where to download Process Analsyis?


September 2017

 

 

 

Autodesk old version license still allow to install on one desktop and one laptop
Can I have License Server (LMTOOLS) and Client on the same machine?
Error: “X” licenses, unsupported by licensed server
How to by-pass LGS screen when running Autodesk products
How to create Suite Deployment 2016 with syntax
How to Download and Install 2018 Autodesk Software
How to read .rl files created from the reportlog function within an options file
Install Now method fails installing your Autodesk Product
Is there a license manager to control Single-User license?
License transfer is not supported. The license you are trying to export is associated with a license...
Licensing Error - The network license is not available
Runtime Error! R6034 An application has made an attempt to load the C runtime library incorrectly.
Transfer ownership from offline site
Networking Error: Server (“…”) not responding. Please contact System Administrator for assistance.
Adding a.msp to a Deployment
Autodesk Desktop App shows updates for uninstalled software
Autodesk Download Manager-Product failed to install
Cannot license software
How to Change Product Key Without Reinstallation.
How to re-point a 2015 Autodesk product to a new server
Installation complete. Some products failed to install. - No log file was generated
Missing mfc140u.dll when launching your Autodesk Software
Network License Error -1.359.2
On the Product License Information, the License Type is shown as Standalone - Locked
Processing Error. Your online activation request has returned an error (400) which is not allowing y...
Unable to start network license manager
Unable to transfer license to a new computer after hard drive failure
How to run Windows specific Autodesk programs on a Mac
Installation error 1310
Installation fails with error 1603, on the log file, using the “Install Now” or the “Trial” download...
Is the Network License Manager compatible with Windows Server 2012 R2?
macOS install error: [Your Autodesk Download] can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified dev...
macOS Installation Failed on Exit
Microsoft Direct Access and Autodesk Software Products
Network License Manager on Mac shows “Not a valid server hostname, exiting.”
Pop-ups are blocked and I am unable to start a Browser Download using Safari on my Mac
Red X when entering the product key during the install of BDSP
The Autodesk software fails to install
Unable to mount an Autodesk installer disk image on your Mac
License behavior not working as expected with Collections.
The digital signature of the object did not verify within Desktop App
How do I transfer my desktop subscription license to another computer?
Error: 64-Bit or 32-bit Installer Required
Do Autodesk programs work with macOS High Sierra?
During an install or uninstall of your Autodesk product, Windows File Explorer stopped working
Error 1335. The cabinet file ‘Materi~1.cab’ required for this installation is corrupt and cannot be ...
Change the Default Application a File Opens With on Your Mac
Connection Error : An Autodesk server may be down. Please try again later
Autodesk application will not start or launch on Windows 10
Autodesk installer says the product is already installed
Best practice for downloading and installing Autodesk Software from Virtual Agent
Where is the current DKU download
Internal Error 2337.0, Ac32BitAppServer.dll
SONAR.AM.C!g24 is found by the antivirus installing an Autodesk software
Connection to license server is lost after opening Autodesk software and license cannot be returned ...
Error when returning a borrowing Network license
Changing the Usage/License Type for an Education License
Deployments - What determines the license server after an install?
Can Latest version of Network License Manager(11.13.1.2) install on Windows 10?
2018 Network license Software hangs at “Checking License” or “Loading”
AutoCAD checks an AEC Collection license before a PD Collection


August 2017

SSA Error 211 - Invalid number NAN
Install student license on new formatted Windows or new PC
“Unknown error!” while installing an Autodesk software
A device attached to the system is not functioning
AutoCAD LT 2018 installation fails with Install Now method
Autodesk Account - How to link social media accounts to Autodesk Account
How to remove the Customer Involvement Program from a deployment
How to set exceptions for Autodesk Network License Manger in Windows Firewall
Network license error code -96,491
Previous versions not listed when generating a license file from the Autodesk Account
Use option file to control what user to obtain which network license
Install Now method hangs on initializing
Self-Extract hangs
Something is preventing the software from launching. Please contact customer support
Autodesk software opens in student version even though you have a commercial license.
Autodesk software runs in trial version even though you have a license
License Manager on Mac not starting
Does FlexLM (LMTOOLS) have cryptographic protection and user authentication?
Autodesk Arnold 2018 (Anrold SDK 5.0.1.0) network licensing
Autodesk Products - Section 508 Accessibility Compliance - VPAT
Error “Setup initialization failed. Connection has expired. Please reconnect to site.” during instal...
Error 1625 during installation of Autodesk software: Installation aborted, Result=1625
How to uninstall and reinstall Autodesk Desktop App
Serial Number is belonged to a ‘Wrong Region’
adlm을 초기화할 수 없습니다. Unable to intialize adlm -104
Download Manager blocked with “connecting…” error
Can I run different versions of the same software concurrently if I own a Single-User Subscription?
Changes to Media & Entertainment Collection FAQ
Error: “The program can’t start because VCRUNTIME140.dll is missing from your computer.”
lmgrd is not running: FlexNet Licensing error:-15,570
Printing from Autodesk Web Site

 

July 2017

When online installing Autodesk Products, an error : Windows cannot find ‘Setup.exe’
When switching software license from Maintenance to Subscription license does it affect the installe...
Windows Defender (Antivirus)
Moving a control valve with the grips displaces the actuator in Plant 3D 2018
Newly created option file not being read by the server
Opening an Autodesk product from Desktop Icon - Product is Missing
LMTools - Not Auto Started after PC Reboot although ‘Start Server at Power Up’ selected
LGS Tile Reappears after Sign-In. Unable to activate License
License Activation, Being Blank(White Page) When Clicked ‘Network License’
Installing updates via Autodesk Desktop Manager gets failed
Installation Failed - Result = 1619
Installation of Autodesk product crashes at “Initializing”
How to user Fiddler or FiddlerCap to monitor web traffic for diagnostics purposes
Error: Install .NET Framework Runtime 4.0 KB2468871 Failed Installation aborted, Result=1603
Could not access network location en-US
Compatibility of Autodesk Products and FlexLM LMTOOLS 11.13.1.3
Changes in Licensing for Arnold
Autodesk software installation error - Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x86) Faile...
Autodesk Software not working as expected after making edits to the registry
Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis fails to create custom PDF report
BDSU - Revit 2017, An unrecoverable error has occurred
BIM 360 Glue (iPad): “Sorry, this model could not be opened” error returned
2018 product activation crash when clicked “Enter a Serial Number”
Activation request does not match license type
Activation window is not displayed properly and you are not able to submit the host-name after netwo...

 

June 2017

Error -5.412.0 pulling a 2018 license from the license manager
How to deactivate standalone license
Installing Autodesk Software on an alternate drive
LMTools - FlexNet Licensing error:-12,16
Long delays with pulling a license from Network License Manager
Network Licensing error: SERVER-OUT: Failed to send the message(71)'
Registration-Activation Error: There is a problem with the activation code that you entered.
System requirements for Autodesk Configurator 360
Using Autodesk analysis plots and results in third party presentations
License server have 2 or more MAC address
Advance Steel: Error message “Error writing section, errorcode -1” when try to generate user section
Autodesk Desktop App error: An unexpected error has occurred. Server is unable to process this reque...
Can I disable “FlexNet Licensing Service 64” Service if only using network licenses?
RESERVE vs INCLUDE in Option File, adskflex.opt
The digital signature needed for this install can’t be verified.
Where can I find Autodesk’s EULA (End User License Agreement)
How to set up debug logs from the Autodesk Desktop App
AIMS: Plot via Internet Explorer Print error with Internet Explorer 11 plots empty page
Autodesk Software installation stops during package extraction
Difference between shared and starter cloud credits
How to uninstall Autodesk software in a centralized way
Inventor: Crashes when using file dialogs
Is it possible to install Autodesk software on a terminal server?
Licensing Error. Please contact Autodesk Customer Support
Map3D: Is there a document which gives information about the WMS/WFS request which is send by Map?
Option File-MAX BORROW HOURS behavior
Problems importing data into PowerMill
ReCap: Is there a limitation of the cloud measuring feature?
Unable to install Autodesk products as Windows thinks they’re already installed
Windows Error: “The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorr...
A Restart from a Previous Installation is Pending
Autodesk products not working after installing .NET Framework 4.7
Desktop App Manager - You don’t appear to have an Autodesk subscription
Install Error 1642: Update can’t be installed. The update can’t find the program on this computer.

 

May 2017

“Error 1317. An error occurred while attempting to create the directory” during installation on seco...
2018 product freezes when trying to borrow the license from the server
A License error has occurred. License Status [5.2.1]
Are there problems updating the operating system where the license server (LMTOOLS) is installed?
Autodesk Secures Right to TOL Restrictions in Landslide Case
Can I access my software after my subscription expires?
Can I buy a stand-alone (perpetual) license?
Can I buy a subscription for someone else to use?
Can I cancel before the end of my subscription?
Can I get my software on a DVD, jump drive, or other physical media?
Can I have multiple users on one subscription?
Can I install my software on multiple computers?
Can I subscribe for only one month?
Cascading Problem with the AEC Collection
centerline of hole does not show as wished
Changes to Arnold FAQ
Cloud Rendering Error: The upload was cancelled due to a problem with the network connection
CS Talks - Introducing Maintenance to Subscription (M2S) Webinar
Do I have to update my software every time new features are released?
Do I need to be connected to the Internet to use my subscription software?
Do you accept purchase orders for subscriptions to Autodesk products?
Education liceses for suites
Error Unable to Initialize Licensing, Code RE3107 Exiting
How do I access and set up my products after subscribing?
How do I access software and cloud services after subscribing?
How do I install software when my firewall blocks the installation?
How to add drawings to Configurator 360 uploads
How do I decide if I need a monthly, annual, or multi-year subscription?
How to request media kit
If we do setup a network server licence server and it goes offline will client be able to access the...
Installation workflow:Steps you should follow prior to installing,
Internet connection is required
Is a subscription my only option for licensing Autodesk Software?
Is ACRONIS SNAP DEPLOY supported by Autodesk to create deployment?
Is there a CPU processors limit for Arnold rendering?
Is there an IP address to add to the firewall exceptions to download or run Autodesk software?
Is this possible to install an Autodesk software doing a clone of a previous installation to another...
License Cascading Not working in Surface 2018
License server does not start and shows error -15,570
LT2018 & LT2017 freezing on startup due to Visual C++ corrupted
Error [-5.142.0]
Multiple instances of acwebbrowser.exe *32 (Chromium Host Executable) running in Windows Task Manage...
Multi-user access (Network License) Do I need internet access to install an Autodesk product?
Network License Manager version for version 2018
Previous version request for Delcam products
Product crash when communicating with Licensing Server - Hotfix
Program reports an error when loading after successful installation
Scan locations not available when ReCap project publish to cloud
Source File Not Found Error
Support for the license file for different platform versions of the same product
The scale function in ReCap does not work
Unable to install Autodesk Software. After clicking Install, it just disappears
What happens if I don’t pay my subscription payment?
What URLs / protocols should be accessible for Desktop Subscription to work?
Where can I find the Autodesk Factory Design Suite 2018 front menu like in 2017
Where can I obtain the latest version of Parallels for my Mac
Will you email a reminder before my subscription automatically renews?

 

April 2017

Autodesk IDEA Page: Search function not working / not clickable
Combining a perpetual license file with a subscription license file
How to get support for MagiCAD
SketchBook for Enterprise: Installation Guide
SketchBook for Enterprise: What’s New
Some licenses are not available after merging license files
Step by step download and Installation for single-user subscription
Stitcher unlimited 2009 system requirements
Which Subscription users will be assigned 25gb of Cloud Storage?
Error -96,491 when performing a status enquiry from within LMTOOls
Unable to Sign In to Autodesk Account using Two Step Verification
“Checksum error in SetupRes.dll Unexpected end of archive” during installation of Autodesk software
Clock Error: Check that your system clock is set to the current date and time before you try again
Desktop Application Manager - Unexpected error occurred error
Error - .NET Framework 3.5 must be installed - Windows 10
How to completely remove Desktop App
How to register your PIN and initiate your subscription
How to unsubscribe to a thread on discussion groups
HowTo: How to search with AND operator instead of OR operator in forum?
HSM Express on SolidWorks, not being activated but grayed out
Missing Factory Assets key parameters after migrating to the new Inventor release
Network License - After entering Server name, ‘Next’ button is not activated
Not getting email notifications from Autodesk Community
OSNAP does not keep the settings
Proxy Settings: Supported proxy configurations for Single-User Access license
SBD - incorrect position of support in respect to the beam cross sectional shape
SketchBook for Enterprise: Frequently Asked Questions
The option for user not showing up within the Lets get it started page.
Users cannot see assigned perpetual products in their Autodesk Account
Who can see the conversation history with Directly
Updating license server for 2018 products.
Using Autodesk Virtual Agent (AVA) to change the Contract Manager and Software Coordinator
“123D Design has stopped working” error when launching 123D Design
Filtering users by product
Activation Error 0015.111 when trying to activate your Autodesk license.

 

March 2017

Error: [-15.570.0] A valid license could not be obtained by the network license manager
How to uninstall when FixIT doesn’t detect a software as installed

Industry Collections licensing 

error 1: 5 2: Error : CreateFile() API failed! 3:5 

Install Error: Installer encountered error and could not start the NetSession client

Updates not appearing within Autodesk Desktop App for Multi-user(Network license) user’s. 

When is software uninstall/reinstall required after a subscription change? 

What is the most effective way to request a new feature or product enhancement for Autodesk Factory ... 

Autodesk T-Splines Plug-in for Rhino 4 Error

Previous version for Clic licenses
What is a Clic License? 

Is it possible to deploy a 2017 product as trial?

Cannot use serial number starting with 900- for educational institution deployment 

License Borrow Error - You cannot borrow a license at this time within a redundant server environmen...
Trouble accessing network licenses with a mixed combine license file 

Restricting users from borrowing licenses may result in license being temporarily borrowed. 

AEC collections, Trial: The License manager is not functioning or is improperly installed
Best practice for installing Autodesk Products 

How to get a student version of Autodesk products 

 

February 2017

Autodesk Free Viewers 

Missing download for subscription end users with multi-user licenses 

how to identify IP address subnet mask range 

No Serial Number Needed - Just Sign In (CLic Licensing) 

Error: “VD is starting, please check vendor daemon’s status in debug log” when starting service on L... 

Setup initialization failed 

Signing into Autodesk Account goes into a loop 

Renew or Extend an Education License 

Desktop App. Manager, Turn on/Off Updates Notification 

Computer freezes after selecting “Enter a serial number” option during activation

License error 158.61003.2 

Error 1327. Invalid Drive Letter and AdskExecuteSequence

The specified path is too long C:\ProgramData\Application Data\Autodesk 

Expert Elite program FAQ 

Delete or inactivate the Autodesk Community Account 

How to activate a subscription or maintenance plan license from within a trial product 

How to enable hidden files and folders in the Mac OS 
Autodesk 2017 software hangs checking license
You don’t get a serial number when you renew your subscription (Mac)
You don’t get a serial number when you renew your subscription (Windows) 

Installation of BDS 2017 deployment causes bluescreen on Windows

Install Autodesk software in a language version that is different to the language on your operating ... 

The Windows 10 default path length limitation (MAX_PATH) is 256 characters 

Use the POODLE hotfix on error “Establish an Internet connection to continue” for 2014 or 2015 produ... 

Processing error when trying to activate subscription license 

How do customers that have purchased a product on the estore become entitle for the next new release

Maintenance plan entitlement version products 

What is SAM (Software Asset Management)? 

How to disable the Start tab in DWG Trueview

Salesforce is disabling support for TLS 1.0 encryption. Am I prepared? 

Autodesk Licenses for Citrix Environment

Installation fails with a CER error 

Billing email address for monthly subscriptions 

Using the Autodesk Prerequisite Checker 

Can a network license user borrow a Suite license so multiple products from the suite can be run off...

 

January 2017

How to start Autodesk Network License manger from a Windows command line.

Missing product updates in Autodesk Account and Autodesk Application Manager

Registry key that is set after AutoCAD 2016 Hotfix 4 installation

System requirements for Autodesk EAGLE

Why your old version program requires Activation Code every time when it is launched?

Windows 10 default path length limitation (MAX_PATH) is 256 characters



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