Licensing and general
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AutoCAD Installation for Mac – Basic Guide
By Mark Lavers
Download the full media file from the Autodesk Accounts site. File name: “Autodesk_AutoCAD_2017_Mac_OS...
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Deployment Guide – Automating Custom Menu, Profile and Workspace
By Mark Lavers
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Autodesk Network License Manager – Configuring the Windows Firewall
By Mark Lavers
Autodesk Network License Manager – Configuring the Windows FirewallIf the Windows Firewall is enable...
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Installing and Configuring the Autodesk Network License Manager
By Mark Lavers
Installing and Configuring the Autodesk Network License Manager
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Control Network License Access Using an Options File
By Mark Lavers
Access to licenses is controlled with a FlexNet options file that is configured with the settings you...
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Got an Idea?
By Miles Nicholson
Do you have a great idea for a new feature or an enhancement or an existing feature? Do you g...
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Autodesk Construction Cloud - Desktop Connector
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Licencing invites, Setting up users and Passwords
by Simon BrownA lot of you users out there, when wanting to set up their licence for an ARKANCE/Cadline software, nee...
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New way of Autodesk Subscription renewals
by Vladimir MichlIn June 2025, Autodesk introduced a new, faster way to renew subscriptions in the Autodesk Account p...
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Autodesk Introduces OTP (One-Time Passcode) Verification for User Accounts
by Vladimir Michl
Both Autodesk and we at ARKANCE prioritise security and proactively safeguard customer accounts and...
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Need to access an older version of Autodesk Software?
by Dennis Collin
For Autodesk customers, the preferred way to access their software products and updates is via thei...
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Autodesk Access – Update request for removed applications
By Chris Smith
IntroductionAutodesk Access is the predecessor to the Autodesk Desktop App and is the easiest way to ...
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Need to view a CAD file without the original application? Try the free Online Autodesk Viewer
By Dennis Collin
A recent question from one of my training delegates was about the availability of a file viewer tha...
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Autodesk Free Viewers
By Justin Doughty
Autodesk provide a range of ways to view files for free. Below is a current list of all those avai...
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CAD in the Cloud Demo
ComputerAided Design (CAD) has traditionally needed dedicated high-power workstations with specialist graphics capabi...
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Autodesk - TinkerCAD
by Garry Stockton
In these challenging times during lockdown, it can be hard to keep our children challenged whilst...
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License Compliance
By Nick Harris
As an Autodesk Authorised Reseller, we can help you achieve your business goals using Autodesk technol...
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Autodesk Web Services – What the Forge?
By Conor Ferguson
You may have come across ‘Autodesk Forge’ or the ‘Forge Platform’ and not be too sure what it is...
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Autodesk Flex Token FAQ – What happens if I open several versions of the same software by mistake?
By Dennis Collin
Flex tokens were introduced a few years ago, replacing Cloud Credits which enabled users to utilise...
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Autodesk Flex Token FAQ – What happens if I have several versions of the same product by mistake?
By Dennis Collin
Flex tokens were introduced a few years ago, replacing Cloud Credits, which enabled users to utilis...
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Autodesk Flex Token FAQ – What happens if I access a product by mistake?
By Dennis Collin
Flex tokens were introduced a few years ago, replacing Cloud Credits which enabled users to utilise...
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What’s the latest version of the Autodesk Network License Manager?
By Richard Armistead
Question:
What’s the latest version of the Autodesk Network License Manager?
Answer:
The latest ...
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Why am I unable to license AutoCAD LT from a Revit LT Suite license?
By Richard Armistead
Question:
Why am I unable to license AutoCAD LT from a Revit LT Suite license?
Answer:
This will...
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Configuring the Network License Manager on Mac OS X
Question:
How to configure the Network License Manager on Mac OS X?
Answer:
Note: If you have a firewall between the ...
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Starting license server on Mac OS X automatically
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How to start license server on Mac OS X automatically?
Answer:
A way to start Autodesk License Server on Ma...
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Autodesk Proxy Server Exceptions
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Autodesk Proxy Server Exceptions
Solution
If your organisation uses a proxy server to filter internet traffic, ...
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Which URLs/Protocols need to be accessible for Autodesk Subscription Licenses
Question:
Which URLs/Protocols need to be accessible for Autodesk Subscription Licenses?
Answer:
How does Autodesk Su...
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Autodesk Network License Manager upgrade
Question: Autodesk Network License Manager upgrade
Answer: When you upgrade the license manager, make sure that not j...
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Installing the Network License Manager on Mac OS X
Question:
How to install the Network License Manager on Mac OS X?
Answer:
Current versions of Autodesk software requi...
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Proxy Server Configurations
Proxy Settings Requirements: Supported proxy configurations for Single-User Access license (formerly Desktop Subscrip...