installing express tool

[DavidB]

hello i recently notice our tech at work didnt install the express tool for acad 2008. but when using the cd i cant find if i can install the express tool on an already installed version.
it allow me to install third party but no express tool.
is it possible or im to blind to find it on the CD.

thanks

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[happyunited]

do a custom install, it shoudl be there s0mewhere

[lpseifert]

2008 the Express Tools are part of the ACAD installation. no need for a separate installation. If Express isn't on the menu bar, you might have to go to CUI and load it as a Partial Customization File.

[StykFacE]

I have AutoCAD MEP 2008 and mine didn't come with Express Tools. it's funny because there are some commands still availiable, and some that aren't. but I searched the disc for an install and there was nothing. I don't know if it's simply because of my version, but 2008 is still the core app. Who knows...? :)

[SLW210]

I have AutoCAD MEP 2008 and mine didn't come with Express Tools. it's funny because there are some commands still availiable, and some that aren't. but I searched the disc for an install and there was nothing. I don't know if it's simply because of my version, but 2008 is still the core app. Who knows...? :)

Did you search for the CUI file for Express?

[lpseifert]

I have AutoCAD MEP 2008 and mine didn't come with Express Tools. it's funny because there are some commands still availiable, and some that aren't. but I searched the disc for an install and there was nothing. I don't know if it's simply because of my version, but 2008 is still the core app. Who knows...? :)
Some of the ETs have been incorporated into core Acad (e.g. Layer Toolbar II). But when I installed 2008 (actually Civil 3D) it created a folder "Express" with the .lsp and .arx application files. Of course the .cui and .mnr files for the ETs are buried (Documents and Settings...)

[StykFacE]

nothing came up when I searched the Express CUI. can I maybe grab it off my old 2007 vanilla disc?