32/64 bit basic question

[lucmichel]

Hello,

I need to verify If I understand well about the 32/64 bit. I read almost all about it in your help but need confirmation.

My install Search for a Support folder in Program Files\autodesk and copy the patterns files in that Install folder. It works on 32 bit machine. On 64 bit machine AutoCAD install in Program Files and not to Program Files64. Will this work on 32 and 64 bit machine ? The 64 bit machine user can manually select the destination folder using the browse button if the search do not find the program files folder if this is the problem.

What is the good technic using only the AI Pro version 7.7 ?

Thanks

Luc Michel

[Bogdan]

Hi Luc,

On 64 bit machine AutoCAD install in Program Files and not to Program Files64

From what I understand AutoCAD wil install to folder Program Files(x86). In this case you need to have a 32 bit installer (set it in the Install Parameters page).

The search you create will be automatically redirected by Windows Installer to "Program Files(x86)\autodesk" because of the package type.

Please note that you should not hardcode the search folder, you should use this "Path" of the search:

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[ProgramFilesFolder]autodesk

Regards,
Bogdan