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Install ArcGIS CityEngine on Your Personal Computer
Overview
Install ArcGIS CityEngine on your personal computer for academic use.
Windows
| These instructions apply to Windows computers. | |
| Uninstall all previous ArcGIS CityEngine installations, then restart your computer. | |
![]() | Open the ArcGIS CityEngine email invitation from Software Licensing Team, then click Open to download the installer. |
![]() | If your web browser warns it is unable to preview the file, click Download. Do not click Open! |
| Open the downloaded installer and follow the installation prompts. | |
![]() | Destination Folder for Files: * Click Next. |
![]() | Installation files have been successfully extracted to your computer: * Check Launch the setup program. * Click Close. |
![]() | Welcome to the ArcGIS CityEngine Setup program: * Click Next. |
![]() | Master Agreement: * Select I accept the master agreement. * Click Next. |
![]() | Destination Folder: * Click Next. |
![]() | Ready to Install the Program: * Click Install. |
![]() | ArcGIS CityEngine has been successfully installed: * Click Finish. |
![]() | ArcGIS Administrator Wizard: * Select CityEngine Named User. * Click OK. |
![]() | ArcGIS Administrator: * Click OK. |
| Upon successful installation, sign in to activate: * Sign In/Activate ArcGIS CityEngine |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is our ArcGIS license cycle?
Our ArcGIS license cycle is August 16th through August 15th the following year. Licenses must be renewed each year.











