Service Pack 1 for Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2017

May 30, 2016

Release Notes - Read Me file
Autodesk, Inc.



In a continuing effort to provide high quality products, Autodesk has released Service Pack 1 for Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2017, which fixes or addresses a variety of issues pertaining to the program. This file highlights how to install the service pack and what has been fixed.



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    1. If required, update your computer to one of the supported operating systems (as listed in the Installation Requirements section above) and reboot before installing Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2017 Service Pack 1.
    2. Uninstall Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2017 Beta if you installed it previously.
    3. Install Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2017 if it is not already installed.

    To download and install Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2017 SP1 from Autodesk Knowledge Network:

    1. Download the appropriate version of Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2017 Service Pack 1 from: Autodesk Simulation Updates
    2. Double click the .msp file to update Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2017 to Service Pack 1. A progress bar displays while the installer updates the files on your system.
    3. When the installation is done, click Finish.
    4. If required, reboot the system after the service pack installation is finished.

    To download and install Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2017 SP1 from Autodesk Desktop App:

    1. Launch the Autodesk desktop app on the system tray, and sign in with your Autodesk account.
    2. Open the Updates tab, and find out the notification displays the relevant details about the update.
    3. Click the Update button. Downloading and installing on your computer will occur automatically.
    4. If required, reboot the system after the service pack installation is finished.


      To verify the installation was successful, start Autodesk Simulation Mechanical 2017. Near the right end of the title bar, click the down-arrow next to the question mark icon to access the Help drop-down menu. Then, select About. If the About window displays: Build 2017.01.00.nnnn, the installation was successful.

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