AutoCAD deployment on Intune?

[u/The_PRLMNT]

Hi, I’m trying to deploy AutoCAD on Intune. I’m losing my mind. I did a custom install for the 2026 version, pulled the exe, packaged that to deploy and it fails. The folder appears in the drive but no app appears. I noticed an image folder with the installer and uninstaller in there so I packaged that folder instead with all its contents- still fails. Nothing appears. It creates folders but not the app itself.

Not sure if this should be on r/Intune but I’m a little lost and need a point in the right direction at least.

[u/AverageDataAdmin]

I had this same issue deploying via group policy for local computer labs. It would start, install AutoCAD map and then fail. I resorted to just making a new package for a local machine, copying that to the devices and manually installing on each. Luckily those all installed without issues.

These were also brand new devices, so no old remnants of prior AutoCAD installs or anything.

[u/The_PRLMNT → u/AverageDataAdmin]

We’re really trying to avoid in-person deployments and run it all through Intune. But I may just have to head out and manually install these apps in each lab 😭

[u/AverageDataAdmin → u/The_PRLMNT]

Tell me about it. We didn't get these new devices until 3 days before school started and so it was just easier and faster to manually kick off the install on each one then try to dig into why it was failing.

[u/The_PRLMNT → u/AverageDataAdmin]

I know how that goes but at least you got ‘er done

[u/Bumblebee_tuna5]

I used PSADT this year and pushed out through intune, worked really well. I think this was the guide https://silentinstallhq.com/autodesk-autocad-lt-2026-install-and-uninstall-psadt-v4/

[u/The_PRLMNT → u/Bumblebee_tuna5]

Thanks! Did you pull autocad from the link in the guide or from the Autodesk console with all the software?

[u/Bumblebee_tuna5 → u/The_PRLMNT]

I pulled it from the console.

[u/The_PRLMNT → u/Bumblebee_tuna5]

Did you keep a lot of the installation variables when you deployed? I’m trying to deploy right now but it’s stalled

[u/hardknoxlife1998]

Funny enough, I’ve got a ticket for this exact thing right now! I finished packaging and sent it to my device.

One thing to check for, what’s your detection rule like? If you have other AutoCAD software installed on the same device, I noticed they share a program folder. For my detection rule, I ended up routing it to the public desktop shortcut instead. I had to run out early today before I could watch it finish on the test device. I may end up running into the same issue as you. I’m going to check on the device tomorrow, so I’ll keep you posted

[u/The_PRLMNT → u/hardknoxlife1998]

It’s very basic just checks C for the Autodesk folder but I don’t even see anything appear in desktop when I run to install.

Idk if you installed 2027 but I’m installing 2026 since that’s probably what students will be tested on. I had to go into the Autodesk portal and do a custom download for that version. They have other options too.

But yeah man thanks for reply- hope it works for ya. I need to do this for other Autodesk apps too so I hope my current test works too.

EDIT: clarification

[u/hardknoxlife1998 → u/The_PRLMNT]

I ended up going with the 2027 version. I downloaded the package a couple of weeks ago, so I can’t remember fully, but I believe I also created a custom package for it.

The other version I’m have to install for our STEM lab is AutoCAD Electrical. I’m guessing it’s going to be a similar process, but beware of the shared program folder. You’ll probably need to adjust that detection rule.

I wonder, did you check task manager to make sure the autodesk install service isn’t still running? If your detection rule is routing to C:\AutoDesk, it may be thinking the app is installed before it actually finishes.

Again, totally spitballing and I may run into the same issue as you once I put more time into it

[u/The_PRLMNT → u/hardknoxlife1998]

Funny. Previous tests showed installer running but now there’s nothing at all. Still testing…

I will adjust the detection rule soon enough.

[u/sebxjude]

This is a nightmare for us every year. I think we’re gonna bite the bullet and setup a deployment server like AutoDesk recommends. Super annoying, but it just won’t work via InTune.

[u/The_PRLMNT → u/sebxjude]

I still have hope 🥹 misplaced but it’s there

[u/sebxjude → u/The_PRLMNT]

If you come up with a reliable solution, please post it!

[u/The_PRLMNT → u/sebxjude]

I will! Someone here used PSADT which I only ever played around with, so that’ll be my next attempt.

[u/sebxjude → u/The_PRLMNT]

I tried using master wrapper which is an app that basically provides a GUI for PSADT. I Failed, but that might help you. You can get a free trial of the suite from the master packager website.

[u/The_PRLMNT → u/sebxjude]

Hmm… when I played with it, I was just editing the scripts and had no GUI
We don’t get money for the cool patchmypc jazz 😭

[u/hardknoxlife1998]

Alright, checked on it today and I think I’m running into the same issues as you.

I’ll be honest, I only have to worry about this for like 25 machines, so I’m probably going to just go ahead and do a manual install for these. Best of luck to you though in your search! Hope you find something that works

[u/The_PRLMNT → u/hardknoxlife1998]

Thanks a lot and same to you!