Problem:
FlexApp packaging Autodesk Desktop Connector version 16.11.x as FlexAppOne or FlexApp
Solution:
First, please read Autodesk's Virtualization Support Policy for Autodesk Connector. There are notes about Persistent vs. Non-Persistent systems you should be aware of before attempting this recipe, as you may need administrative back-end changes made.
This recipe was created using FPC 6.8.7.9083, on Windows 11 24H2.
All FPC Optimizations were applied, and all Runtimes were installed from Liquidware's Runtime Installer Package
In addition, FPC Rollback feature was disabled as VMWare snapshots are being used here instead.
Note: Testing was done using PERSISTENT physical machines, not VDI - Again, read the above link for Autodesk's official policy on Virtualizing Autodesk Connector. Your mileage here may vary, as this is not officially supported by Autodesk.
Prior to Capture:
1. Download the Autodesk Connector version 16.11.x
2. Start “DesktopConnector-x64.exe” as administrator on the FPC
3. When complete, click on "Open in Folder" (NOT "Run Installer").
4. In the C:\Autodesk\WI\Autodesk_Desktop_Connector_002_002\image\3rdParty folder, install ALL the pre-requisites in all sub-folders - Some may already exist on your base FPC image. NOTE: THESE WILL ALSO NEED TO BE INSTALLED ON THE IMAGE YOU ARE DEPLOYING TO!
4. Install: C:\Autodesk\WI\Autodesk_Desktop_Connector_002_002\image\ODIS\AdODIS-installer.exe
5. Install: C:\Autodesk\WI\Autodesk_Desktop_Connector_002_002\image\x64\Access\AdAccess-installer.exe
6. Install all of the above on the system you will be deploying/targeting for this as well.
Now, take a snapshot of the FPC, so we can revert back if problems. This will be the state of the system before capturing the actual Autodesk Connector application.
Ensure High-Compatibility mode is enabled, and that "Capture User Profile Data" is checked in the FPC Settings.
NOTE: If you wish to create/deploy a FlexAppOne from this package, UN-CHECK "Capture User Profile Data".
Next, click Start to begin a new capture.
1. Run/Install: C:\Autodesk\WI\Autodesk_Desktop_Connector_002_002\image\x64\AdskIdentityManager\AdskIdentityManager-Installer.exe
2. Once that completes, run/Install:
C:\Autodesk\WI\Autodesk_Desktop_Connector_002_002\image\x64\CDX\CDX.msi
3. Save the Package, deploy to a system and test.
Product: FlexApp
Product Version: 6.8.7