Installation Instructions

Links to the TIPS pages for each software package and installation instructions for the latest versions of CAD Software are linked below. To complete a successful installation, you will also need the distribution letter that came with your software, containing the Serial Numbers and other settings that need to be done for the TIPS installation.

NOTE:

All 2009 Autodesk and Carlson Software can be obtained through the internet on each vendor's website. Links to the locations for download can be found on the TIPS website under Downloads.

• AutoCAD Map 2009 Installation Instructions
  
  
• AutoCAD Raster Design 2009 Installation Instructions
  
  
• Carlson Mining 2009

 

FAQs Regarding CAD Installation/Licenses

The most common questions asked are regarding proper installation of the software and/or obtaining a license from our TIPS server.  Here are some common problems and fixes:

• Make sure that you've changed the licpath.lic file located in the C:\Program Files\Autodesk Map 3D 2009 folder to licpath.txt
  
  
• Check that your environment variables are set as outlined in the distribution letter.  If you are unsure how to set/check your environment variables, follow these steps. If you don’t have permissions to do so, see your IT personnel.

• For Carlson Mining license issues, make sure that you’ve edited the hosts file as outlined in the distribution letter, as well as the environment variables.
  
  
• Set your environment variables for the westls server first, since the majority of our licenses reside on that server.
  

If you still cannot get a license or are having problems with the installation, please contact our Software Manager,
Tom Mastaller OSM-AR 412.937.2108

Last update: 12/17/09