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AutoCAD Add-in

The SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM add-in for AutoCAD lets you access the vault without using Windows Explorer.

The AutoCAD add-in allows many people to work on the same assembly concurrently; it manages all drawing xrefs and makes sure loaded xrefs are up-to-date.

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  • Activating the AutoCAD Add-in

    Activate the AutoCAD add-in to access source control and workflow tools without using Windows Explorer. The add-in is installed automatically on the specified AutoCAD version during Enterprise PDM installation.

  • AutoCAD Add-in Toolbars

    Two toolbars manage drawings and xrefs stored in an Enterprise PDM vault.

  • Shortcut Menu

    You can right-click xrefs and select commands from the shortcut menu. Items available depend on access rights, selected xrefs, and the current mode of the files.

  • Status Window

    The status window shows information about the active drawing and its xrefs.

  • Command Line

    You can use the AutoCAD command line for Enterprise PDM source control and workflow commands.



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