There are three ways to download software. Install Now, Download Now, and Browser Download. We will explore each method below and describe the differences between them. In our testing, we have determined that Google Chrome is the best browser to use, followed by Internet Explorer. We do not recommend using Firefox. Not all download options are available for each version and platform. You may have to select a different platform and/or click the More options link (if available) to see additional download options.
Install Now
Best for standalone, single-user subscriptions or maintenance plan products. Will not work for networked, multi-user subscriptions or maintenance plans.
- From manage.autodesk.com, locate the software you wish to download in the list of Products & Services and click downloads *Note: If you have purchased an AEC collection, you can click on the Collection to view the associated products on the left hand side of the screen
- Select your Version, Platform, and Click the Install Now button. If the button does not say “Install Now,” click View All to select from the list. If Install Now or View All options are not available, please select a different download method.
*Note: For Windows systems, 32-bit or 64-bit refers to the version of your operating system, which you can check by going to Control Panel > System. You must choose the correct version in order to use the software.
- Select “I Accept” on the License Agreement screen and click If your browser asks what to do with the install file, select Run. Note about “Communication Error” message: A “Communication Error” could indicate a problem with your browser’s security settings.
- Click Install on the installation screen. Some products offer the options offer the option of selecting the language for installation instructions.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Your software will download while it installs.
Download Now
This method reduces the time it takes to get applications up and running. If this method is not available when you sign in to Autodesk Account, use an alternative method. We recommend using Google Chrome for this option.
- From manage.autodesk.com, locate the software you wish to download in the list of Products & Services and click downloads *Note: If you have purchased an AEC collection, you can click on the Collection to view the associated products on the left hand side of the screen
2. Select your Version, Platform, and Language. Click the View All link and select Download now. If Download Now or the View All options are not available, your system configuration is not compatible with this method and you will have to select a different one.
*Note: For Windows systems, 32-bit or 64-bit refers to the version of your operating system, which you can check by going to Control Panel > System. You must choose the correct version in order to use the software.
3. Install the Autodesk Download Manager if prompted. Accept the License Agreement, click Install and follow on-screen instructions. Note about “Communication Error” message: A “Communication Error” could indicate a problem with your browser’s security settings.
4. Click OK when prompted for a save location by the Download Manager. This saves the install file in the default location (recommended). The Download Manager will display download progress. When the download is complete, you will see options to Install or view the downloaded files in your file browser.
Browser Download
This method is the best option if you cannot use the Autodesk Download Manager or other download methods that are not offered or resulted in an error. Note that not all download methods are available for all products and platforms. We do recommend if you are using this method that you use Google Chrome and disable your pop-up blocker before you begin.
- From manage.autodesk.com, locate the software you wish to download in the list of Products & Services and click downloads *Note: If you have purchased an AEC collection, you can click on the Collection to view the associated products on the left hand side of the screen.
2. Select your Version, Platform, and Language. Click the View All link and select Browser Download. For some platforms, such as Macintosh, Browser Download is the only method available.
*Note: For Windows systems, 32-bit or 64-bit refers to the version of your operating system, which you can check by going to Control Panel > System. You must choose the correct version in order to use the software.
- Launch the .exe or .dmg file after all downloads are complete:
Mac OS: Launching the .dmg file will initiate the software installation
Windows: Launching nay of the downloaded .exe files will extract all installation files to C:\Autodesk by default. If your installation packages is larger than 2GB, you may see multiple .exe files in your download folder with similar product names. After all files are extracted to the installation history directory, locate the extracted files and launch the setup.exe file to start installation.
*Note: If you receive the message “Error: Product Download consists of multiple files” (shown below) when you attempt to extract the installation files, your web browser’s pop-up blocker prevented one or more files from downloading. Disable your pop-up blocker and attempt the download again.
Download and Installation Tips
Disabling pop-up blocker required: Installation files larger than 2GB are divided into multiple files that will download simultaneously. You must disable your pop-up blocker before initiating a browser download to download all files successfully.
Executing any downloaded file activates file extraction: If Multiple .exe files download on a windows system, you may launch any one of them to initiate complete extraction of all the installation files.
Installing on a network: If you are installing your software on a network, you must download and install the latest version of the Network License Manager.