Activating the AutoCAD Add-In

You can activate the AutoCAD add-in to access source control and workflow tools without using Windows File Explorer. The add-in is installed automatically on the specified AutoCAD version during SOLIDWORKS PDM installation.

To activate SOLIDWORKS PDM in AutoCAD:

  1. In AutoCAD, click Tools > Load Application (or type APPLOAD).
  2. Select ConisioAcad.arx (located in the Support folder under the AutoCAD installation directory).
  3. Click Load, then click Close.
  4. Type CONISIO_INSTALL at the command prompt and press Enter.
  5. Type MENULOAD.
  6. Click Browse and select Conisio.mnu (located in the Support folder under the AutoCAD installation directory).
  7. Click Load, then click Close.