About advanced deployment options

When configuring deployment packages from your Autodesk account, there are advanced options you can select. You can change the composition of the package, install it in a location other than the default path, install Autodesk Access, or eliminate duplicate files by using symbolic links.

The installation path is where most of the application files will reside after installation. Some user files or shared files may be stored in other folders depending on Windows standards for these types of files. The default location is C:\Program Files\Autodesk.

To change the default path, enter a new folder location in the Installation Path field. This field is required and must be a valid Windows folder path.

When this option is selected, Autodesk Access is installed. Access is a desktop component routinely installed with Windows-based Autodesk products. Access delivers product updates and provides admins with control over update availability to their users,

This option is unchecked by default for Deployment packages. The option isn't available for Install package types as Access is automatically installed.

Select this option to reduce the size of multi-product deployments or installs by eliminating duplicate files within the installer.

The option is selected by default for install packages used only on a single device. On the other hand, the option is unselected by default for deployment packages, due to potential issues with third-party tools like Microsoft Configuration Manager. To learn more, see Using Symbolic Links in Custom Installs and Deployments.