Welcome to the Land F/X Installation Guide.
Please click the option that best describes your situation:
Great! You're an existing Land F/X customer, or you've just purchased the software.
Which product(s) can we help you install?
• Requires AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, or F/X CAD versions 2013 – 2018.
• Not compatible with AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD 360.
• PC only. For Mac, we recommend Parallels.
Great! Let's find out which type of Land F/X you need –
Single-User or Multi-User.
• Requires AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, or F/X CAD versions 2013 – 2018.
• Not compatible with AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD 360.
• PC only. For Mac, we recommend Parallels.
• Are you a sole practitioner? Or installing at home or on a laptop? Choose a Single-User installation.
• Installing in an office with multiple Land F/X users? Choose a Multi-User installation.
• For remote users, we recommend Cloud Data with a shared online folder.
Great! Let's find out which type of Land F/X you need for F/X CAD:
Single-User or Multi-User.
• Requires AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, or F/X CAD versions 2013 – 2018.
• Not compatible with AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD 360.
• PC only. For Mac, we recommend Parallels.
• Are you a sole practitioner? Or installing at home or on a laptop? Choose a Single-User installation.
• Installing in an office with multiple Land F/X users? Choose a Multi-User installation.
• For remote users, we recommend Cloud Data with a shared online folder.
Another quick question: Is Land F/X already installed on your office server?
Another quick question: Is Land F/X already installed on your office server?
Lastly: Do you want to use Cloud Data or Local Data?
• If you select the Local Data option when installing, your projects and Preference Sets will be stored on your computer, or on your office server.
• If you select the Cloud Data option, your projects and Preference Sets will not be stored on your computer or server, but in the cloud at landfx.com.
Okay! A Single-User Land F/X Installation.
Would you like to:
• Requires AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, or F/X CAD versions 2013 – 2018.
• Not compatible with AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD 360.
• PC only. For Mac, we recommend Parallels.
• For remote users, we recommend Cloud Data with a shared online folder.
Great! How can we help you with your Multi-User Land F/X Installation?
• Requires AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, or F/X CAD versions 2013 – 2018.
• Not compatible with AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD 360.
• PC only. For Mac, we recommend Parallels.
• For remote users, we recommend Cloud Data with a shared online folder.
What do you need to uninstall?
Great! Let's find out which type of Land F/X you need on your office computer.
Single-User Land F/X:
Multi-User Land F/X:
• Requires AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, or F/X CAD versions 2013 – 2018.
• Not compatible with AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD 360.
• PC only. For Mac, we recommend Parallels.
• For remote users, we recommend Cloud Data with a shared online folder.
Okay! Installing on your home desktop computer.
Would you like to:
• Requires AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, or F/X CAD versions 2013 – 2018.
• Not compatible with AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD 360.
• PC only. For Mac, we recommend Parallels.
• For remote users, we recommend Cloud Data with a shared online folder.
Sounds good. Let's get Land F/X installed on your laptop.
Do you already have AutoCAD?
• Requires AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, or F/X CAD versions 2013 – 2018.
• Not compatible with AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD 360.
• PC only. For Mac, we recommend Parallels.
• For remote users, we recommend Cloud Data with a shared online folder.
Hello, IT department!
Here are some common resources you might need.
Don't see what you need here?
Please search our Knowledge Base for solutions and installation guides.
• Requires AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, or F/X CAD versions 2013 – 2018.
• Not compatible with AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD 360.
• PC only. For Mac, we recommend Parallels.
• For remote users, we recommend Cloud Data with a shared online folder.
Ready to install a trial? One more question:
How can we help you install?
• To fully activate your trial, please register with us before installing.
• Requires AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map, or F/X CAD versions 2013 – 2018.
• Not compatible with AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD 360.
• PC only. For Mac, we recommend Parallels.
Land F/X System Requirements
Read more about specific requirements by selecting an option:
• Requires AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, AutoCAD Civil3D, AutoCAD Map, or F/X CAD versions 2013 – 2018.
• Not compatible with AutoCAD LT or AutoCAD 360.
• PC only. For Mac, we recommend Parallels.
• Requires a Windows 7, 8, or 10 machine using a 64-bit quad core processor i5 or higher.
• Requires a high-speed Internet connection – ideally cable, or DSL at minimum.
• For remote users, we recommend Cloud Data with a shared online folder.
Hi, academic users!
How can we help you with your installation?
• To fully activate your license, please register with us before installing.
• Please review our system requirements before getting started.
• New to Land F/X or AutoCAD? Please take advantage of our learning resources.
Great! Just one last question:
Which version of F/X CAD are you installing?
Legacy versions listed below require a $50 activation fee.
Need to uninstall?
• Please make sure you select the year version that corresponds with the license you've purchased. You can find this information in the Land F/X License Management screen or in your purchase email receipts.
• Requires a Design F/X, Land F/X, or Irrigation F/X license.
• F/X CAD can also be installed on a home computer or laptop.
• What is a "Legacy" version? Any version of F/X CAD that is older than the two most recent versions.
Great! Just one last question:
Which version of F/X CAD are you installing?
Legacy versions listed below require a $50 activation fee.
Need to uninstall?
• Please make sure you select the year version that corresponds with the license you've purchased. You can find this information in the Land F/X License Management screen or in your purchase email receipts.
• F/X CAD requires a Design F/X, Land F/X, or Irrigation F/X license.
• F/X CAD can also be installed on a home computer or laptop.
• What is a "Legacy" version? Any version of F/X CAD that is older than the two most recent versions.
Before you install Land F/X on your server, just one more question:
Will you be using Cloud Data or Local Data?
What is the difference between Cloud and Local data?
• Local Data will install on your office server and run your Land F/X database locally. Cloud Data will connect you to landfx.com to access your Land F/X database.
• Local Data is great for: offices with few remote users, slow Internet connections, single offices with all Land F/X users on office computers.
• Cloud Data is great for: offices with many remote users, multi-location offices, remote access needs.