CAD Software Compatibility

This page provides a comprehensive compatibility guide for Autodesk CAD software with Desktop Connector versions 16.X and 15.8. It outlines the level of support for each product version, highlights recommended configurations, and includes helpful links to additional resources.

The products listed below have received specific attention and testing to help ensure better integration and workflows with Desktop Connector. Use this guide to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of your Autodesk software with Desktop Connector.

Product Name and Version Support on 16.X Support on 15.8 Notes
AutoCAD 2026 Fully supported Not Supported Desktop Connector and AutoCAD 2024 and newer
AutoCAD 2025 Fully supported Not Supported Desktop Connector and AutoCAD 2024 and newer
AutoCAD 2024 Fully supported Not Supported Desktop Connector and AutoCAD 2024 and newer
AutoCAD 2023 Fully supported Fully supported Recommended version - AutoCAD 2023.1 or newer

Sheet Set Manager for Web improvements
AutoCAD 2022 Partially supported Fully supported Improved Connection to Autodesk Docs

Troubleshooting AutoCAD - undesired files
Civil 3D 2026 Fully supported Not Supported
Civil 3D 2025 Fully supported Not Supported
Civil 3D 2024 Fully supported Not Supported About Autodesk Collaboration for Civil 3D and Desktop Connector Version 16.x
Civil 3D 2023 Fully supported Fully supported Recommended version - Civil 3D 2023.2.1 with AutoCAD 2023.1.2 or newer

Release Notes for AutodeskĀ® Civil 3DĀ® 2023.2.1
Civil 3D 2022 Partially supported Fully supported
DWG Migration for Docs Fully supported Not Supported Desktop Connector support with 16.0.0.1902 or later. The current beta for DWG Migration for Docs is version: 2.0.0.27
Fusion Fully supported Fully supported
Inventor 2026 Fully supported Not Supported Fully supported from Desktop Connector v16.8 and up

Are Inventor workflows supported with Desktop Connector 16.x?
Inventor 2025 Fully supported Not Supported Fully supported from Desktop Connector v16.8 and up

Are Inventor workflows supported with Desktop Connector 16.x?
Inventor 2024 Partially supported Not Supported Are Inventor workflows supported with Desktop Connector 16.x?
Inventor 2023 and previous Partially supported Fully supported Are Inventor workflows supported with Desktop Connector 16.x?
Plant 3D 2026 Partially supported Partially supported How to use Desktop Connector to share the specs and catalogs in the Plant 3D Content Folder

Using Desktop Connector for Plant 3D Shared Content Folder
Plant 3D 2025 Partially supported Partially supported How to use Desktop Connector to share the specs and catalogs in the Plant 3D Content Folder

Using Desktop Connector for Plant 3D Shared Content Folder
Plant 3D 2024 and below Partially supported Partially supported
ReCap Pro 2026 Fully supported Not Supported
ReCap Pro 2025 Fully supported Not Supported
ReCap Pro 2024 Fully supported Not Supported
ReCap Pro 2023 Partially supported Fully supported If you update Autodesk Desktop Connector to v16.0, all features in ReCap Pro, with the exception of publishing point cloud projects to Autodesk Drive or Autodesk Docs, will work as expected.

Autodesk ReCap Pro - Desktop Connector v16.0
ReCap Photo 2020-2024 Fully supported Fully supported
Navisworks 2026 Fully supported Fully supported Can Navisworks be used with Desktop Connector?

What should I expect when using Navisworks with Desktop Connector 16.x?
Navisworks 2025 Fully supported Fully supported Can Navisworks be used with Desktop Connector?

What should I expect when using Navisworks with Desktop Connector 16.x?
Navisworks 2024 and below Fully supported Fully supported Can Navisworks be used with Desktop Connector?

What should I expect when using Navisworks with Desktop Connector 16.x?
Revit 2026 Fully supported Not Supported
Revit 2025 Fully supported Not Supported
Revit 2024 Fully supported Fully supported About Autodesk Docs Connected Drive Integration with Revit
Revit 2023 Fully supported Fully supported About Autodesk Docs Connected Drive Integration with Revit
Revit 2022 Fully supported Fully supported About Autodesk Docs Connected Drive Integration with Revit
Revit 2021 Fully supported Fully supported About BIM 360 Docs Connected Drive Integration with Revit
Vault Professional 2022-2026 Partially supported Fully supported Vault Support for Desktop Connector 16.x