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.
Are you installing Land F/X for AutoCAD or Land F/X with F/X CAD?
• 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.
Great! Let's find out which type of Land F/X installation you need:
• Installing at home or on a laptop? Choose a Single-User installation.
• Multiple users? Multiple offices? Need remote access? Then choose Multi-User.
Great! Let's find out which type of Land F/X you need for F/X CAD:
Single-User or Multi-User.
• Installing at home or on a laptop? Choose a Single-User installation.
• Multiple users? Multiple offices? Need remote access? Then choose Multi-User.
Almost there! Do you want to use Cloud Data or Local Data?
• Not sure whether Land F/X is already installed on your server? Ask your IT department.
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 recommended. For Mac, we require 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 recommended. For Mac, we require 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 recommended. For Mac, we require 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 recommended. For Mac, we require 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 recommended. For Mac, we require 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 recommended. For Mac, we require Parallels.
Hello, IT department!
Here are some common resources you might need.
- System requirements
- Install Land F/X on your server
- Configure Land F/X workstations – existing Multi-User installation
- Install Multi-User Land F/X with F/X CAD
- Land F/X server migration
- Migrate a Single-User Land F/X installation to a new computer
- Migrate a Single-User Land F/X installation to a server
- Switch an existing Land F/X installation to Cloud Data
- Install Land F/X in a university lab
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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 recommended. For Mac, we require 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.
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.
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.