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Release 9.3
Last modified June 16, 2010 |
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The installation wizard will ask you to select the AutoCAD release currently installed on your machine. Once installed, ArcGIS for AutoCAD will automatically load when you start AutoCAD.
AutoCAD must be installed prior to installing ArcGIS for AutoCAD. Please review the system requirements before installing the software. Problems will result with AutoCAD platforms not listed.
System requirements
ArcGIS for AutoCAD requires the following:
- AutoCAD 2007, 2008, or 2009. AutoCAD Map 3D 2007, 2008 or 2009
- The .NET Framework 2.0
- Map service layers require Internet or network access to published map services hosted by ArcGIS ® Server for the Microsoft .NET framework.
AutoCAD LT
ArcGIS for AutoCAD does not support AutoCAD LT.
About ArcGIS Server
ArcGIS ® Server is a complete and integrated server-based geographic information system (GIS). It comes with out-of-the-box end user services and applications for geodata management, visualization (mapping), and spatial analysis. ArcGIS Server provides a rich, standards-based platform, extensive GIS capabilities, and comprehensive data management tools that promote a centrally managed GIS architecture. ArcGIS Server technology extends geospatial capabilities throughout an organization using browserbased, desktop, and mobile clients. For more information click here.
Loading the menu and toolbar
If the ArcGIS for AutoCAD menu does not load during your AutoCAD session, you can reload it using the Load/Unload Customizations dialog.
To reload the ArcGIS for AutoCAD menu:
- Enter CUILoad at the command line
- Click Browse and navigate to your ArcGIS for AutoCAD installation folder (e.g. C:\Program Files\ArcGIS for AutoCAD).
- Select afaUI.cui and click Open
- Click the Load button
- Click Close.
Uninstalling ArcGIS for AutoCAD
ArcGIS for AutoCAD can be uninstalled using the Windows Add/Remove programs located in the Control Panel.
Unloading the partial CUI
Before uninstalling ArcGIS for AutoCAD it is recommended that you unload the partial CUI using the Load/Unload Customizations dialog. This will prevent AutoCAD from searching for the ArcGIS for AutoCAD partial CUI file when it no longer exists on your computer.
To unload the partial CUI:
- Enter CUILoad at the command line
- Click ArcGIS listed in the area titled Loaded Customization Groups
- Click Unload
- Click Close