# ARKANCE Dock Installation Guide

## ARKANCE Dock Installation Instructions

1. Download, [install](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-install-programs-from-online-sources-on-windows-a503e8b6-e45b-fd5a-f4c5-5a08c8bd9821) and run[^1] the [latest Dock](https://download.besmart.software/?id=arkance-dock), based on [your Revit® version](#user-content-fn-2)[^2]
2. Read the License Agreement. If you agree, tick the '*I accept the terms...*' check box
3. Click '*Install*'

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1. Finish the installation&#x20;

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1. Launch your Revit® and open any project. The ARKANCE Dock should be visible.&#x20;

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You can toggle the ARKANCE Dock visibility in the Revit® ribbon > ARKANCE Dock > '**Show Dock**' / '**Hide Dock**'
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## &#x20;Tools Installation Instructions

1. Launch your Revit® and open any project
2. Open the ARKANCE Dock
3. All tools are in the Dock tabs. You can now open any tab, request a trial, activate a code that you already have and more[^3]

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**Note**: You can place the Dock dialog in any Revit workplace, as can be done with the Properties or Project Browser
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4. The selected product is now installed!&#x20;

<details>

<summary>Having troubles?</summary>

1. Make sure you have the [latest Autodesk® Revit® update](#user-content-fn-4)[^4]
2. Make sure your Windows user has "Read" and "Write" permissions to the [application data folder](#user-content-fn-5)[^5] and the Windows registry
3. Make sure your Windows user is logged in as a local administrator or has been dedicated permission to install '.msi' files
4. ['*Installation error'* / '*Unexpected Error'* appeared](/getting-started/troubleshooting/unexpected-error-occurred.md)
5. '*Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?'*  appeared during installation? Click '*yes' to proceed*

</details>

[^1]: double-click or right-click > "open with" > "Windows®[^2] installer"

[^2]: If you are using an old Revit version - reach out to <helpdesk@agacad.com> for personal guidance

[^3]: more information on Agacad Dock [here](https://arkance.world/us-en/products/be-smart/dock)

[^4]: You can manage and update your Autodesk® Revit® [here](https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/product/revit)

[^5]: By default, the application data folder is located at *C:\Users\\%username%\AppData\Roaming\TOOLS 4 BIM*&#x20;


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