About Autodesk Docs Connector
The Autodesk Docs connector allows you to work locally with your BIM 360 and Autodesk Docs cloud data. The information provided explains the latest Desktop Connector features. For changes between v15.x and v16.x, refer to the following topics:
The Latest Release and Notes for Desktop Connector.
The v16.x and v15.x Series Comparison table at the end of this page.
- Access Autodesk Docs Connector
- Add your Projects
- Manage Your Cloud Files Locally
- Upload Files and References
- v16.x and v15.x Series Comparison
Access Autodesk Docs Connector
Install Desktop Connector and the Autodesk Docs connector will be added to your Windows File Explorer. The Autodesk Docs connector is located within the same tier as This PC in File Explorer.
For more details, see the Connectors help topic.
For v15.x series and earlier, the Autodesk Docs connector is located under This PC as shown.
Add your Projects
. Once added, the connector replicates the Project Files folder structure for each project including all subfolders.
All the projects you've added to the connector will display in the following order:
- Hub or account name
- Project name
- Project files folder
- Project name
Manage Your Cloud Files Locally
Manage your files locally and use the Windows ribbon and right-click commands as well as those commands inherited from your installed programs. Changes you make will be synced to the relevant BIM 360 or Autodesk Docs cloud data source. You can view your connector activities currently and from the previous 24 hours in the Autodesk Docs home screen.
Your file and folder permissions are the same as those granted to you in the cloud data source; however, you will always be able to view the full folder paths.
Upload Files and References
The Autodesk Docs connector understands design files and their references. In the latest version, the Upload Files and References tool give you the ability to view all gathered references and related data before uploading all listed files to the cloud.
v16.x and v15.x Series Comparison
The latest version of Desktop Connector includes major improvements to the previous v15.x series. The v16.x release currently does not include all the functionality available in previous versions. These functions are being added soon.
The Desktop Connector 16.x FAQ help topic and the table shown details the differences between the v16.x and v15.x series so you can decide whether to install or upgrade to the latest version.
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| Add up to 60 projects to connector |  |
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| Automatically add all projects to connector | |
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| Home screen: Displays activities from previous 24 hours. | |
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| Home screen: New conflict resolution workflows | |
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| Home screen: File and folder error resolution workflows | |
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| New commands: File Explorer ribbon, search, native Windows, and installed programs. | |
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| Upload Files and References tool: View and fix gathered references before uploading | |
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| Drag and drop design files to automatically upload their gathered references as well | |
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| Always display full folder path | |
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| Automatic file locking | |
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| Automated free up space | |
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| Always keep on device: Automatically downloads latest versions from the cloud | |
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| Sync: Manually download the latest version from the cloud | |
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| View files online | |
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| Manual file locking | |
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| File naming standard icons and renaming workflows | |
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| Change workspace | |
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