Installing Carlson 2018

System Requirements

Both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows (for details on Windows support for specific AutoCAD version, please refer here ):
• AutoCAD 2010-2018
• AutoCAD Map 2010-2018
• Civil 3D 2010-2018
• IntelliCAD 8.3 built-in (supports Windows Vista through Windows 10)

Note: Carlson requires a minimum screen resolution of 1024x768.

Workstation Installation

• Insert the CD and the program will initialize automatically. If the setup program does not automatically begin, click Start, select Run, type D:\Launch.exe and click OK.
• After the program begins, select Install Carlson 2018.
  
  

• Select which version of CAD you are installing Carlson 2018 on. Users of 64-bit Windows will get additional prompt asking whether they intend to use a 64-bit or 32-bit kind of CAD application.
  
• During the installation process, you will be prompted for your serial number. This can be found either on the CD case or on your distribution sheet. IMPORTANT: Each legal copy of Carlson 2018 has its own serial number.
• Specify which folder you prefer to install Carlson 2018 in. In case of using multiple versions of AutoCAD, please select individual folders of Carlson 2018 for each version.
• Select Install Type:
  
  

Most people will choose Full install. In the case of Remote install some of the program files will reside on the server location. To do a Remote Install, please run a Full  install on the server, followed by Remote installs on workstations. This mode will NOT give you a network license though, and it is NOT required for people running a network license.

• Work and Data folders. Workgroups may choose to store their drawings and data files in the central location. Please specify where the program should look for files.
  
• You will be prompted for profile to use as a template. This is an optional input to be used when there is an existing company CAD profile you would like to use as a template for setting up a separate Carlson 2018 profile. Leave blank if there is no need in this feature.
  
• Review the installation options, and click "Next" to continue:
  
  

• In the course of your installation, you may get a prompt to carry over your settings if you had SurvCADD installed on your system. Please state your preference:
  
  

• At this point, installation will start. After all the files have been copied, you have to select which copy of AutoCAD you will be using, as you may have multiple AutoCAD verticals installed on the same system.
• It you see installation take long time without any apparent activity, please make sure any other applications on computer are shutdown. This delay is caused by component registration waiting for other applications to exit.
  
• Installation will create a separate shortcut on your desktop for each major component of the program.

Performing Silent (Scripted) Installation

• Start command prompt and change to the drive letter corresponding to CD-ROM drive where Carlson disc is located
• Run Carlson install with additional switches like this:
  

  setup.exe /r /f1c:\some_folder\setup.iss /f2c:\some_folder\setup.log
  

  where /r designates recording, /f1 response file and /f2 log file. Please note lack of space after /f switches. Apparently simple paths with no special (non-alpha) characters are required.
  
• Copy setup.iss to location accessible on the network
• On the target machine, run the setup as the following
  

  setup.exe /s /f1network_folder\setup.iss /f2c:\some_folder\setup.log
  

  where /s designates silent install, /f1 pre-recorded response file and /f2 log file
• The install runs very stealthy and does not generate any messages. The log file will contain return code of 0 on successful install.
  

Network License Server Installation

Running for the first time

Registration

Note: Carlson Software will no longer issue change keys over the telephone. There are four registration options.

Fax: This method allows you to print out the required information on a form which you then fax to Carlson Software. The fax number is printed on the form. The change key will be faxed back to you within 72 hours.

Internet: Register automatically over the Internet. Your information is sent to a Carlson Software server, validated and returned in just a few seconds. If you are using a dial-up connection, please establish this connection before attempting to register.

Enter pre-authorized change key: If you originally chose the Fax method above, you will need to choose this method now to enter the change key that is faxed back to you.

Register Later: If you wish, you may defer registration up to 30 days. After this time, Carlson will enter demo mode which displays a message each time a Carlson command is run.

After you select the registration method, choose Next and select the type of installation you are performing. Choose Next again to review the copyright information and to fill out the required information. At this point, if you are using the Fax method, press the Print Fax Sheet button. If you are registering using the Internet method, press Next and the process will start.

If you have any problems with Internet registration, please repeat this process, and use the Fax method. There is more registration information on the Carlson Software website at http://www.carlsonsw.com/registration.html.

Tip: If Carlson is running, you may access the registration dialog by choosing About Carlson from the Help menu, then pick the Change Registration button. This also allows you to add additional serial numbers you purchased without reinstalling software. Each serial number requires separate registration.

Obtaining Technical Support

via Discussion Groups

via Electronic Mail

via Phone

via Web Site