Auto CAD

For a completely silent AutoCAD deployment, create a custom deployment image from your Autodesk Account, then edit the generated Install .bat file by commenting out the first line (minimal UI install) and uncommenting the second line (silent install). This produces a ready-to-use silent command like "Installer.exe" -i deploy --offline_mode -q -o "Collection.xml" --installer_version "1.24.0.12", safe for enterprise scripts or tools like Configuration Manager. Test on a workstation first to verify configuration options like product selection and licensing.

Create an enterprise deployment for AutoCAD via the Autodesk Account portal, customizing options like product selection and configurations as needed. In the generated deployment folder, edit the Install .bat file to uncomment the silent install line (removing the leading “rem”) and comment out the UI version for fully unattended deployment across workstations.

For silent deployment of AutoCAD, run Setup.exe /W /q /I AutoCAD.ini /language en-us from the installation image directory, where AutoCAD.ini specifies products, serial numbers, and custom options. This suppresses the UI and enables logging via the /W (wait) flag, making it script-safe for enterprise tools like PSAppDeployToolkit. For 2025 versions, generate an enterprise deployment image first via Autodesk’s browser download tool to ensure compatibility with these switches.

When deploying AutoCAD silently across your enterprise, use the Autodesk Deployment tool to generate a deployment package that produces an Install .bat file containing the necessary command-line parameters, then execute this batch file with administrative privileges on target workstations, or integrate the underlying installer command (typically Installer.exe -i deploy --offline_mode -q) into your SCCM or PDQ Deploy scripts using the /QB flag for better success rates in interactive environments. Always test the deployment on a pilot workstation first and ensure you’re using the deployment image path and Collection.xml configuration file generated by the Autodesk Deployment tool, as this approach handles licensing, component selection, and registry configurations consistently across your fleet.