Download methods for Windows products:
- Install now (product releases of 2019 and later): This method, for installing Autodesk products on a single computer, downloads and installs in one operation.
- Download now: This method can be used to install any product release on single or multiple computers. It downloads in the first step and then installs in the second, so you can wait between download and installation.
- Custom install (product releases of 2022 and later): This method, provided by the Custom Install tool under Products and Services in Autodesk Account, allows you to install products with custom settings on single computers or create custom deployments to multiple computers. You select products and specify installation settings in Autodesk Account before you download.
Download method for macOS and Windows products:
- Browser download: This method uses standard browser features to download a complete package for single installation or deployment to multiple devices.
Method summary
The following table summarizes the characteristics of the four download methods and indicates the appropriate methods for educational usage.
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For multiple computers?
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Operating system
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Description
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Educational usage
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Install now
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No
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Windows
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Downloads and installs in one operation
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Students and educators
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Download now
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Yes
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Windows
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Downloads in one step and installs later
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Educational institutions
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Custom install
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Yes
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Windows
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Downloads customized installer for multiple products
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N/A
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Browser download
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Yes
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macOS and Windows
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Uses browser download features
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Students, educators, and institutions
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Note: Be sure to disable pop-up blockers before using any of these methods.