Step-by-step guide for using the AutoCAD connector
Install the connector
Open the AutoCAD connector
Why is the Speckle plugin not showing up after I installed the connector?
.exe
or right-clicking and then selecting Open
to run the installer.
Installation issues can also be caused by conflicting plugins.If you’re still experiencing problems, please report it in our Community Forum and include the following information:What should I do if the plugin UI is empty or unresponsive, or if my application crashes?
log
file in your directory at AppData\Roaming\Speckle\Logs
.
Please report your problem in our Community Forum and include the following information:Why can't I add a new account?
How do I uninstall my connector?
Applications
. For a full uninstall, you should also remove Speckle Desktop Services as well as your Speckle connector.How do I update my connector to the latest version?
Select Publish
Choose a project
Choose a model
Select objects to publish
What types of AutoCAD elements can I publish to Speckle?
Geometry
can be published, as well as Hatch
, Text
, and Blocks
. Each published object contains the following information:Can I publish solids from AutoCAD?
Mesh
geometry.Why does my model have the wrong colors in the web browser viewer?
Why are some objects that I published missing from my model?
Select Load
Choose a project
Choose a model
Choose a version to load
How are Speckle models loaded in AutoCAD?
geometry
, text
, or blocks
in AutoCAD. They will be created in a flattened layer structure as what you see when viewing your model in your browser. Each object will be loaded with:How do I select all the layers created after loading a Speckle Model?
Selection Set
. You can use this to easily select all layers created by your loaded model.Why are some objects that I loaded missing from my model?
Why can't I select a project in the UI—it's disabled?
Can I load a model via URL?