Unable to start Aspen Basic Engineering. There was a problem getting the license: SLM_AspenZyqad. Unable to connect to

Issue
Unable to start Aspen Basic Engineering. There was a problem getting the license: SLM_AspenZyqad. Unable to connect to database

Solution
1. Open Aspen Basic Engineering “Explorer”
"C:\Program Files\AspenTech\Basic Engineering V11.0\UserServices\bin\AZExplorer.exe"
Explorer - ABE V11
2. Open WorkSpace, leave Explorer open
3. Start Hysys and open datasheets.

The XML file is invalid dialogue displays when importing viewpoints in Navisworks

1. To get the XML option in Options > General >
2. Open the Options Editor whilst holding down Shift when you click on the Options button.
3. Under General -> XML, uncheck "Validate XML Files".

Hold the shift key while starting Options.

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/navisworks-products/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Navisworks-2018-Viewpoints-import-error.html

3dWorld on the elements redline is not defined in the DTD/Schema

Calculate Folder Size - Total Commander

Calculate Folder Size - Total Commander

1. Cached

use SHIFT-Alt-Enter

Add user to local admin net localgroup Administrators /Add username

net localgroup Administrators /Add username

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STARTUP (System Variable) 0 =Open with Argument file template

0	Starts a drawing without defined settings.
1	Displays the Startup or the Create New Drawing dialog box.
2	The Start tab is displayed. If available in the application, a custom dialog box is displayed.
3	The Start tab is displayed and the ribbon is pre-loaded when you open or create a new drawing.

StartMode - Turn off the start tab

Type:	Integer
Saved in:	Registry
Initial value:	1

Value	Description
0	Closes the Start tab and it will be disabled the next time you launch the application.
1	Start tab is enabled and displayed.

Note: When changing the value of STARTMODE from 0 to 1, you must restart AutoCAD for the Start tab to be displayed. If you are running AutoCAD in a single document mode (SDI =1), the Start tab will be displayed after you change the value of SDI to 0 and restart AutoCAD.

WMIC Uninstall AutoCAD silent .bat batch files. USE WITH CAUTION

USE WITH CAUTION. These commands can remove many installs. USE a test machine to make sure it is doing what you want. Use a .bat file or command line.
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1. Rem only removes electrical in batch file. Change name and vendor as needed.

WMIC product where "(name like 'AutoCAD Electrical 2016 - English') and (vendor like 'autodesk%')" call uninstall /nointeractive
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2. % is wild card. This would remove Electrical and the civil object enabler "Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 64 Bit Object Enabler on AutoCAD Electrical 2016 - English" because it has the string in it.

WMIC product where "(name like '%AutoCAD Electrical 2016 - English%') and (vendor like 'autodesk%')" call uninstall /nointeractive

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3. ***WARNING***
!!!REMOVES ALL AUTODESK PRODUCTS!!!

WMIC product where "vendor like 'AutoDesk%'" call uninstall /nointeractive