CAD Software Compatibility
This page provides a comprehensive compatibility guide for Autodesk CAD software with Desktop Connector versions 16.X, 17.x, and 2027.x. 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 17.x | Support on 2027.x | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD 2027 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | Dependent version of RealDWG shared. |
| AutoCAD 2026 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | Dependent version of RealDWG shared. |
| AutoCAD 2025 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | Dependent version of RealDWG shared. Desktop Connector and AutoCAD 2024 and 2025 |
| AutoCAD 2024 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | |
| Civil 3D 2027 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | |
| Civil 3D 2026 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | |
| Civil 3D 2025 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | |
| Civil 3D 2024 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | About Autodesk Collaboration for Civil 3D and Desktop Connector Version 16.x |
| DWG Migration for Docs | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully 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 Online Help Content - To Migrate Files to Autodesk Docs Using Autodesk DWG Migration for Docs |
| Fusion | Fully supported | TBD | TBD | Fusion (and Drive) Connector uses DC 15 codebase in DC 16, so workflows or behaviors should remain unchanged |
| Inventor 2027 | NA | Fully supported | Fully supported | March 25, 2026 (v2027.0.0.29) supports Inventor 2027 files. Docs renamed to Autodesk Forma. |
| Inventor 2026 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | Are Inventor workflows supported with Desktop Connector 16.x? Uploading Inventor files using the Upload files and references tool - v16.8.0.2168 and above of Desktop Connector March 19, 2025 (v.16.13.0.2489) supports Inventor 2026 files. |
| Inventor 2025 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | Are Inventor workflows supported with Desktop Connector 16.x? Uploading Inventor files using the Upload files and references tool - v16.8.0.2168 and above of Desktop Connector Desktop Connector v16.8.0.2169 now supports Inventor files for Autodesk Docs. Inventor files have always been supported for the Fusion and Drive connectors. |
| Inventor 2024 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | Desktop Connector v16.8.0.2169 now supports Inventor files for Autodesk Docs. Inventor files have always been supported for the Fusion and Drive connectors. |
| Plant 3D 2027 | Partially supported | Partially supported | Partially supported | |
| Plant 3D 2026 | Partially supported | Partially supported | Partially supported | |
| Plant 3D 2025 | Partially supported | 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 How to reference files by using Desktop Connector in an AutoCAD Plant 3D collaboration project |
| Plant 3D 2024 and below | Partially supported | Partially supported | Partially supported | Currently, we do not have enough information on previous versions of Plant 3D to determine full support |
| ReCap Pro 2027 | TBD | TBD | Fully supported | |
| ReCap Pro 2026 | Fully supported | TBD | Fully supported | |
| ReCap Pro 2025 | Fully supported | TBD | Fully supported | |
| ReCap Pro 2024 | Fully supported | TBD | Fully supported | |
| ReCap Photo 2020-2024 | Fully supported | TBD | TBD | |
| Navisworks 2027 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | |
| Navisworks 2026 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | |
| Navisworks 2025 | Fully supported | 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 | Fully supported | Can Navisworks be used with Desktop Connector? What should I expect when using Navisworks with Desktop Connector 16.x? |
| Revit 2027 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | |
| Revit 2026 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | |
| Revit 2025 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | |
| Revit 2024 | Fully supported | Fully supported | Fully supported | About Autodesk Docs Connected Drive Integration with Revit |
| Vault 2027 | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Vault Professional 2022-2026 | Partially supported | TBD | TBD | Desktop Connector 16 and later and Autodesk Vault Compatibility Desktop Connector and Vault Compatibility Project Sync Administration |