AutoCAD Plant 3D 2013 and AutoCAD P&ID 2013 Service Pack 2 Readme

Thank you for downloading AutoCAD® Plant 3D 2013 and AutoCAD® P&ID 2013 Service Pack 2

This readme contains the latest information regarding the installation and use of the Service Pack. It is strongly recommended that you read the entire document before you apply the Service Pack to your product. For reference, you should save this document to your hard drive or print a copy.

Note: This service pack does not apply to AutoCAD Plant 3D 2013 Extension 1 (Subscription).

Contents

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

32-bit Product
Service Pack
AutoCAD Plant 3D 2013 AutoCAD_Plant_3D_2013_x86_SP2.exe
AutoCAD P&ID 2013 AutoCAD_PnID_2013_x86_SP2.exe
64-bit Product
Service Pack
AutoCAD Plant 3D 2013 AutoCAD_Plant_3D_2013_x64_SP2.exe
AutoCAD P&ID 2013 AutoCAD_PnID_2013_x64_SP2.exe

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When you apply this Service Pack while running AutoCAD Plant 3D or AutoCAD P&ID, it is recommended that you do not click the "Automatically close applications and attempt to restart them after setup is complete" option. Instead, close AutoCAD Plant 3D or AutoCAD P&ID manually, and press "Ignore" at the prompt. It is also recommended that you reboot your system after installing the Service Pack.

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AutoCAD Plant 3D and AutoCAD P&ID Updates

Issues fixed with this Service Pack:

P&ID Drawings

Data Properties

Fixes that apply to AutoCAD Plant 3D only:

3D Model

Isometric Drawings

Spec Editor

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AutoCAD Updates


AutoCAD 2013 Service Pack 2 is included in this service pack. For a list of primary issues resolved see AutoCAD_2013_and_AutoCAD_LT_2013_SP2_Enu.htm.



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Before You Begin

As you prepare to install this Service Pack, 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 Service Pack.

Administrative Privileges

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

Network Deployment

Administrators cannot deploy this Service Pack over a network using the Deployment Wizard. You can deploy this Service Pack as an additional file.

About Your Product

After you install the Service Pack, 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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About Windows Command Line Switches

The following Microsoft Windows command line switches are built into this Service Pack:

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Apply This Service Pack to a Stand-Alone Installation

Follow these instructions to install this Service Pack on a single computer.

  1. Download this Service Pack 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 Service Pack and double-click the executable (EXE) file.

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Apply This Service Pack Through a Local Network

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

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

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

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Uninstall This Service Pack

Note: After uninstalling the service pack you must use the Reinstall option of the AutoCAD Plant 3D 2013 or P&ID 2013 installer.

Windows XP

  1. From the Start menu (Windows), click Settings > Control Panel.
  2. In Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs.
  3. In the Add or Remove Programs window, select the Show Updates option.
  4. Find the appropriate Service Pack in the list of programs. Click Remove.

Windows 7

  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 Service Pack in the list of updates. Click Uninstall.

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