Installing the 3DEXPERIENCE Connector for DraftSight

Prerequisites:
  • 3DEXPERIENCE credentials.
  • A web browser.
  • The 64-bit version of the Java 11 JRE component or higher.
  • A full product installation of DraftSight 2020 SP0 for Windows or later.

To install the 3DEXPERIENCE Connector for DraftSight:

  1. Before you begin, exit DraftSight.
  2. Log in to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
  3. At the top bar of the 3DDashboard, click the Compass .
  4. Do one of the following:
    • Under ME > My Roles, click Collaborative Designer for DraftSight > DraftSight
    • Under ME > My Apps, click DraftSight

  5. Follow the prompts to download and install the 3DEXPERIENCE Launcher

    The app components available to you depend on your platform roles. They download sequentially, so keep your browser window open and watch for prompts. and more app components.

  6. To use the 3DEXPERIENCE Connector for DraftSight for the first time:
    1. Return to the 3DDashboard in your browser.
    2. Under ME, click Compass > My Apps > DraftSight.

  7. Optional: To start the 3DEXPERIENCE Connector for DraftSight from Desktop for the first time:
    1. Click the DraftSight icon.
    2. In the dialog box, enter the credentials.
    3. In the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform dialog box, specify the appropriate options for Collaborative Space, Organization, and Access Role, and click OK.
      When you start the 3DEXPERIENCE Connector for DraftSight from the Desktop later, in the task pane, in 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Services tab, click Connect.

To uninstall DraftSight Connector, in Windows, click Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Select Dassault Systèmes xCAD Connectors 3DEXPERIENCE and click Uninstall.