To install Alias using default values on a stand-alone computer

This is the fastest means of installing Alias on a single, stand-alone system. The installation performs the following:

• Uses a Typical installation, which installs the most common application features.
• Installs Alias to the default install path of C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Alias 2011.
• Installs Alias for Inventor to the add-ins directory of your Inventor installation.

1. In the Alias installation wizard, click Install Products.
2. Review the Products to Install list. Click Next.
   NoteIf certain components are already installed, or have installation requirements that are not met, they will be unchecked and greyed out.
3. Review the Autodesk software license agreement. Click I Accept, and then click Next.
4. On the User and Product Information page, enter your user information, serial number, and product key. You can also choose to install as a Trial and enter this information later. Click Next.

   

   NoteAfter you click Next, you cannot change the information entered on this page unless you uninstall the product. Make sure you enter the information correctly.
5. On the Begin Installation page, select Install, then select Yes to the configuration warning message. This will install the product with the default configuration.

   

6. On the Installation Complete page, you can view the installation log and Alias Readme.
7. Click Finish.

To install Alias using customized values on a stand-alone computer

With this method, you can customized your installation.

1. In the Alias installation wizard, click Install Products.
2. Review the Products to Install list. Click Next.
   NoteIf certain components are already installed, or have installation requirements that are not met, they will be unchecked and greyed out.
3. Review the Autodesk software license agreement. Click I Accept, and then click Next.
4. On the User and Product Information page, enter your user information, serial number, and product key. You can also choose to install as a Trial and enter this information later. Click Next.
   NoteAfter you click Next, you cannot change the information entered on this page unless you uninstall the product. Make sure you enter the information correctly.
5. On the Begin Installation page, select the product or component to configure, then click Configure.
6. On the Select the License Type page, select the license type - Stand-alone or Network. Click Next.
7. On the Select the Installation Type page, you make the following configuration changes, depending on the component. After making your choices, click Next.
   • Add Location to Path - Additional ways to access and use the software.
   • Add a Shortcut to the Desktop/ Quick Launch Toolbar. Clear the check box if you do not want to display the shortcut icon.
   • Select the Installation Location - You can set the path where Alias is installed. The default installation path is C:\Program Files\Autodesk\. During installation, a product folder is appended to the path you specify. For example, if you changed the installation path to C:\My Programs, then Alias is installed to C:\My Programs\Alias2011
     NoteDo not rename the product folder, as this name is required for proper operation, and do not use excessively long pathnames (many directory levels), as their are limits in Windows for the length of pathnames. See What are the installation path length limitations? for more information.
8. Click another product tab to configure another product, or click Next and then Configuration Complete to return to the Begin Installation page. Then, click Install.
   NoteIf you want a copy of your configuration summary information, click the Copy to Clipboard button.
9. On the Installation Complete page, you can view the installation log or Alias Readme.
10. Click Finish.