About Autodesk Docs Connector

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Overview

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 Desktop Connector 16.x FAQ and the content within this page.


v16.x and v15.x Series Comparison

The latest version of Desktop Connector includes major improvements to the previous v15.x series.

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.

v16.x Series v15.x Series
Add up to 80 projects to the Connector
Automatically add all projects to connector
Home screen: Displays activities from previous 24 hours.
Home screen: New conflict resolution workflows
Home screen: File and folder error resolution workflows
New commands: File Explorer ribbon, search, native Windows, and installed programs.
Upload Files and References tool: View and fix gathered references before uploading
Drag and drop design files to automatically upload their gathered references as well
Always display full folder path
Automatic file locking
Automated free up space
Always keep on device: Automatically downloads latest versions from the cloud
Sync: Manually download the latest version from the cloud
View files online
Manual file Locking
File naming standard icons and renaming workflows
Change workspace

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.

Docs Drive View Image

For more details, see the Connectors help topic.

Note:

For v15.x series and earlier, the Autodesk Docs connector is located under This PC as shown.

Docs v15 Folder Location


Add your Projects

Important: During installation and Sign In, you'll be asked to select Up to 80 of your BIM 360 and Autodesk Docs projects to add to your connector in File Explorer File Explorer Icon. Once added, the connector replicates the Project Files folder structure for each project including all subfolders.

Select 80 Projects

Note: In v15.8, all projects are added to your connector automatically.

All the projects you've added to the connector will display in the following order:


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 gives you the ability to view all gathered references and related data before uploading all listed files to the cloud.

Upload file and references tool