Thank you for downloading AutoCAD^® Plant 3D 2017 Hotfix 1

This readme contains the latest information regarding the installation and use of this Hotfix. We strongly recommended that you read the entire document before you apply the Hotfix to your product.

Contents

• Who Should Install This Hotfix?
• Primary Issues Resolved by This Hotfix
• Installation Instructions
  • Before You Begin
  • Apply This Hotfix to a Stand-Alone Installation
  • Apply This Hotfix Through a Local Network
  • Uninstall This Hotfix

You can apply this Hotfix to the following Autodesk products running on all supported operating systems and languages. Be sure to install the correct Hotfix for your software.

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Issues fixed with this Hotfix:

Plant 3D Add-in for Vault

• In Autodesk Vault 2017, the Plant 3D add-in is not able to check out a license. The message 'failed to acquire license' displays even when the client and other products such as Inventor are able to connect and check out licenses.

Ortho Drawings

• If the Ortho Cube is stretched to exclude objects, the objects outside the cube are still displayed in the ortho drawing.

• Before You Begin
• Apply This Hotfix to a Stand-Alone Installation
• Apply This Hotfix Through a Local Network
• Uninstall This Hotfix

As you prepare to install this Hotfix, keep the following in mind:

Back Up Custom Files

It is recommended that you back up all custom CUIX, MNR, and MNL files before you apply this Hotfix.

Administrative Privileges

During installation, you will be prompted for the original installation media or a network image. In order to apply this Hotfix, you must have administrative privileges to install and uninstall products.

Network Deployment

Administrators can deploy this Hotfix over a network using the Deployment Wizard.

About Your Product

After you install the Hotfix, updated product information displays in the About dialog box.

Reboot

After you install, it is recommended to reboot your system even if not prompted.

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Follow these instructions to install this Hotfix on a single computer.

1. Download this Hotfix and save it to any folder.
2. If required, insert the product media (for example, the AutoCAD installation disc).
3. Find the folder where you saved the Hotfix and double-click the executable (EXE) file.

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Follow these instructions to install this Hotfix on multiple computers using your local network.

1. Download this Hotfix and save it to any shared folder on your local network.
2. Find the shared folder where you saved the Hotfix, and double-click the executable (EXE) file.

Note: Installation through your local network using the CAD Manager Control Utility is not supported for this Hotfix.

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Windows 7 / Windows 8

1. From the Start menu (Windows), click Control Panel.
2. Click Programs.
3. Click Programs and Features.
4. In the Programs and Features window, in the left pane, click View Installed Updates.
5. Find the appropriate Hotfix in the list of updates. Click Uninstall.

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