In the product tile, you see the method currently selected and can view all the methods available to you for this product. For some products and platforms, Download is the only available method.
Download methods:
- Install: This method, for installing Autodesk products on a single computer, downloads and installs in one operation.
- Download: This method can be used to install any product release on single or multiple computers. It downloads in the first step and then installs in the second, so you can wait between download and installation.
- Custom install: This method, provided by the Custom Install tool under Products and Services in Autodesk Account, allows you to install products with custom settings on single computers or create custom deployments to multiple computers. You select products and specify installation settings in Autodesk Account before you download. For more, see Custom install from Autodesk Account.
Method summary
The following table summarizes the characteristics of the four download methods and indicates the appropriate methods for educational usage.
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For multiple computers?
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Operating system
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Description
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Educational usage
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Install
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No
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Windows
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Downloads and installs in one operation
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Students and educators
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Custom install
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No
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Windows
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Downloads customized installer for multiple products
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N/A
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Custom install (Deployment)
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Yes
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Windows
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Downloads customized installer for multiple products
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N/A
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Download
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Yes
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Linux, macOS and Windows
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Uses browser download features
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Students, educators, and institutions
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Download (Create Installer)
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Yes
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Windows
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Downloads a small program to create the installer
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Students, educators, and institutions
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Note: Be sure to disable pop-up blockers before using any of these methods.