Appendix B Installing and Setting Up AutoCAD

This appendix gives you information about installing Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2017 software on your system and describes the system parameters that you should set to configure AutoCAD to meet the needs of your operating environment. Throughout this appendix, the system variable associated with a setting, when available, is included at the end of an option description, enclosed in brackets. System variables are settings that enable you to control the behavior of AutoCAD when you’re using commands and features. You’ll find a detailed description of the AutoCAD system variables on the AutoCAD 2017 Help website.

Before Installing AutoCAD

Before you begin the installation process, be sure that you have at ...

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