Thank you for downloading the AutoCAD^® WS Plug-in.

AutoCAD^® WS web-based software allows you to edit and collaborate on AutoCAD drawings through a web browser or mobile device with colleagues and clients. This plug-in introduces the Online ribbon tab where you can access AutoCAD WS functionality from within AutoCAD^® software.

On the Online ribbon tab, you can find tools to edit the current drawing using the web application and view previous versions of the available drawings. You can also upload, manage and sync other drawings and files stored in your computer to the web. You will find tools to invite colleagues and clients to edit and review the comments made to the drawings in real-time.

Note: The AutoCAD WS collaborative design environment is an online service; please ensure you are connected to the Internet before using any of the AutoCAD WS plug-in features.

This document gives an overview of the tools supported in AutoCAD products. For more information about AutoCAD WS tools, visit the AutoCAD WS tutorials website. Note that the AutoCAD WS website and the user interface are currently available in US English only.

Note: The AutoCAD 2010 Help is not updated to include these new features, but you can find information about these features in this Readme. Pressing F1 from the icons on the Online ribbon tab and toolbar does not display the Help pages.

Contents

• Installation Information
• Work with AutoCAD WS Plug-in for AutoCAD 2010
• Online Ribbon Tab
• Procedures
• Commands
• Known Limitations

Applicable Products

This plug-in can only be applied to the following products (installed as stand-alone or as part of a suite):

• AutoCAD^® 2010
• AutoCAD^® Architecture 2010
• AutoCAD^® Civil 3D^® 2010
• AutoCAD^® ecscad™ 2010
• AutoCAD^® Electrical 2010
• AutoCAD^® Map 3D 2010
• AutoCAD^® Mechanical 2010
• AutoCAD^® MEP 2010
• AutoCAD^® P&ID 2010
• AutoCAD^® Plant 3D 2010
• AutoCAD^® Structural Detailing 2010

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To install the AutoCAD WS Plug-in for AutoCAD 2010 and AutoCAD-based products

1. Based on your operating system, download one of the following self-extracting executable files to any temporary location:
   • For 32-bit: AutoCAD_WS_plug-in_for_AutoCAD_2010_English_Win_32bit.exe
   • For 64-bit: AutoCAD_WS_plug-in_for_AutoCAD_2010_English_Win_64bit.exe
2. Double-click the EXE file and click Install. You may change the default destination folder of the extracted files.

Once the extraction of the files is complete, the installer (setup.exe) runs automatically.

3. In the AutoCAD WS plug-in for AutoCAD 2010 Installation wizard, click Install Products.
4. Follow the instructions on each page of the Installation wizard to complete the installation.

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To reinstall the AutoCAD WS Plug-in for AutoCAD 2010

When you add a supported AutoCAD-based product after installing the plug-in, do the following:

1. Uninstall the AutoCAD WS Plug-in for AutoCAD 2010.
2. Install the AutoCAD WS Plug-in for AutoCAD 2010.

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1. Unzip the self-extracting file, for example, AutoCAD WS_plugin_Win_32bit.exe, to a network share location;C:\Autodesk\AutoCAD_WS_plug-in_for_AutoCAD_2010_English_Win_32bit.
2. Copy the following text to a file:

   ' <script_begin>  ----------------------------------------
   ' Scripted installation for AutoCAD WS plug-in
   option explicit

   ' define variables
   dim shell
   dim productType
   dim strInstallLevel
   dim strSourcePath

   ' Script initialization
   Set shell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

   productType = "AutoCADWSplug-in"
   strInstallLevel=5      ' 5 installs everything, 3 installs typical
   '
   ' Source to install from (e.g. C:\Autodesk\AutoCAD_WS_plug-in_for_AutoCAD_2010_English_Win_32bit)
   strSourcePath = "C:\Autodesk\AutoCAD_WS_plug-in_for_AutoCAD_2010_English_Win_32bit"
   '
   RunStandaloneInstall()
   Wscript.quit()

   '
   Function RunStandaloneInstall
      shell.run DefaultCommand(),2,1
   end function
   '
   Function DefaultCommand
      dim retString
   ' /q for silent install ' /c [key] override parameters for the key
      retString = """" & strSourcePath & "\setup.exe " & """" & " /t /q /c " & productType & ": "
      retString = retString & "InstallLevel=" & strInstallLevel 
      DefaultCommand = retString
   end function
   '

   ' </script_end>----------------------------------------------------------------

3. Save the file as a VBS file; for example, InstallACADWSplugin2010.vbs
4. Execute the file to deploy this plug-in.

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To uninstall the AutoCAD WS Plug-in for AutoCAD 2010

Windows^® XP

1. In the Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs.
2. Select AutoCAD WS plug-in for AutoCAD 2010 and click Remove.
3. Click Yes when the Add or Remove Programs prompt is displayed.

Windows 7 and Windows Vista^®

1. In the Control Panel, click Programs and Features.
2. Select AutoCAD WS plug-in for AutoCAD 2010 and click Uninstall.
3. Click Yes when the Programs and Features prompt is displayed.

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In order to upload and edit your drawings online, you need to first save the current drawing. If you are not logged in to AutoCAD WS, a login window will prompt you for your Autodesk login information. If you don't have an account, you can create one by clicking the Create an Account button.

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The Online ribbon tab provides access to the following options:

Upload Panel

• Upload
• Manage Uploads
• Upload More Files

Content Panel

• Open Online
• Online Drawings
• Timeline

Share Panel

• Share Drawing
• Get Link
• Messages

Mobile & Tablets Panel

• Mobile Apps

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To auto-upload drawings and files

1. Click Online tab > Upload panel > Upload.

The current drawing and any related reference files (xrefs), image underlays, fonts, and stylesheet files required to display the full drawing set will be uploaded to your AutoCAD WS web storage every time the drawing is saved.

To upload more drawings or files

1. Click Online tab > Upload panel > Upload More Files. The Choose Files to Upload dialog box is displayed.
2. Select the files. You can upload files of any type such as AutoCAD drawings (.DWG/.DXF), PDF documents or Microsoft® Office® files.
3. Click Open. The process to upload your files will start.

To manage uploaded drawings and files stored in AutoCAD WS

1. Click Online tab > Upload panel> Manage Uploads. The Manage Uploads window is displayed.
2. Select a drawing or file, and right-click. Click one of the options to stop the file from uploading or remove it from the uploading list.

To stop all drawings and files from uploading

1. Click Online tab > Upload panel > Manage Uploads. The Manage Uploads window is displayed.
2. Click the Stop All Uploads button. This will stop all uploads in process.

To pause the upload process for a drawing

1. Click Online tab > Upload panel> Manage Uploads. The Manage Uploads window is displayed.
2. Select the drawing and clear the check box to pause the upload process. This option is only available for drawings.

To re-start the upload process for a drawing

1. Click Online tab > Upload panel> Manage Uploads. The Manage Uploads window is displayed.
2. Select a drawing check box to re-start the upload process. This option is only available for drawings.

To remove a drawing or a file from the upload list

1. Click Online tab >Upload panel> Manage Uploads. The Manage Uploads window is displayed.
2. Select the file, right-click and select Remove from this list.

To open and edit drawings online

1. Click Online tab > Content panel> Open Online.

The current drawing is now open in the web application. You can use any of the available online tools to edit and collaborate in it.

To view your online drawings and files

1. Click Online tab > Content panel > Online Drawings. You can view all the drawings and files stored in the AutoCAD WS web storage.
2. Select a drawing.
3. Click Open. The selected drawing is now open in the web application.

To select a previous version of the current drawing in the timeline

1. Click Online tab > Content panel > Timeline. The Timeline window is displayed.
2. Select the version you want to review.
3. Click the View Online button to open the drawing in the web application.

To share the current drawing with AutoCAD WS

1. Click Online tab > Share panel> Share Drawing. The Share a File window is displayed.
2. In the "To" field, enter the e-mail address of the person you want to share the drawing with.
3. Define the permissions for the drawing by selecting any of the options to toggle the permissions on or off.
4. In the "Message" field, you can enter a message for others to read when opening the drawing.
5. Click the Share button to send the invitation to the specified recipients.

To get a link for the current drawing to post and share online

1. Click Online tab > Share panel > Get Link. The Get Link window is displayed.
2. Select the Share Link check box.
3. Define the permissions for the drawing by selecting any of the options to toggle the permissions on or off.
4. Click the Copy button. This will copy the link to your clipboard.
5. Click the OK button to close the window.
6. You can paste this link to any text editor and share it online with others.

To review messages

1. Click Online tab > Share panel > Messages. You can now review the messages in the web application.

To download the mobile application

1. Click Online tab >Mobile & Tablets panel> Mobile Apps. A web browser displays information on how to download the mobile application.

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• GETLINK
• MANAGEUPLOADS
• MESSAGES
• MOBILEAPPS
• ONLINEDRAWINGS
• OPENONLINE
• SHARE
• TIMELINE
• UPLOAD
• UPLOADFILES

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Provides an URL for the current drawing to post and share online.

Ribbon: Online tab > Share panel > Get Link

Toolbar: Online

Opens the Get link window. An URL link to your online drawing file is provided. You can use this link to allow other users to view the drawing even if they don't have an AutoCAD WS account.

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Manages and allows you to view files that are uploaded to the web.

Ribbon: Online tab > Upload panel > Manage Uploads

Toolbar: Online

Opens the Upload Manager window. You can start or pause the upload process for the selected files, or remove a file from the list.

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Opens the message section in AutoCAD WS.

Ribbon: Online tab > Share panel > Messages

Toolbar: Online

You will be able to see messages sent by your collaborators in the Messages section.

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Opens the AutoCAD WS Download Center to download the mobile or tablet apps.

Ribbon: Online tab > Mobile & Tablets panel > Mobile Apps

Toolbar: Online

Allows you to download the application for your mobile or tablet.

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Opens AutoCAD WS and displays your online drawings.

Ribbon: Online tab > Content panel > Online Drawings

Toolbar: Online

In the Drawings section, you can access and manage all drawings and files that you uploaded to AutoCAD WS, as well as drawings shared with you.

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Opens the current drawing in a web browser for online editing and collaboration.

Ribbon: Online tab > Content panel > Open Online

Toolbar: Online

Opens the drawing in the AutoCAD WS Editor and allows you to edit the drawing using the available online tools.

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Shares the current drawing with other users.

Ribbon: Online tab > Share panel > Share Drawing

Toolbar: Online

The Share File window opens. You can share the current drawing with others by specifying the recipient's names, setting the permissions and sending a message to your collaborators.

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Opens the timeline for the current drawing.

Ribbon: Online tab > Content panel >Timeline

Toolbar: Online

The timeline window shows the history for the current drawing. You can select any version of the drawing in the timeline and the drawing will open in AutoCAD WS.

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Enables automatic upload of saved changes to the current drawing.

Ribbon: Online tab > Upload panel > Upload

Toolbar: Online

Controls whether the current drawing is automatically uploaded each time it is modified and saved in AutoCAD.

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Browses for files to upload to the web.

Ribbon: Online tab > Upload panel > Upload More Files

Toolbar: Online

Opens the Choose Files to Upload dialog box and allows you to select files from your hard drive to upload without opening them first in AutoCAD. You can upload all types of files.

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AutoCAD WS supports only 2D drawings and uses RealDWG™ technology for reading and writing AutoCAD DWG™ and DXF™ files. But due to various limitations, there may be some entities that are not supported or might not display exactly as they would appear in the desktop application. For an updated list of unsupported features in AutoCAD WS, visit the AutoCAD WS Known Limitations website. The list is subject to change, and may not contain all the limitations.

Default Web Browser

When using any of the online features in a 64-bit version of AutoCAD to access AutoCAD WS services, Internet Explorer is launched regardless of your default browser.

Custom Ojects

AutoCAD WS does not support the editing of custom objects created by AutoCAD based products such as AutoCAD Civil 3D. These objects can be viewed online by enabling proxy graphics.

On the command line, enter proxygraphics and enter 1 to enable the proxy graphics to display custom objects created from an AutoCAd-based product in AutoCAD WS. Otherwise, a bounding box is displayed in AutoCAD WS. For more information about custom objects support, see the "Work with Custom and Proxy Objects" section in the AutoCAD 2010 User's Guide.

Online Tab

If the Online ribbon tab is not visible after you reinstall the AutoCAD WS plug-in, do one of the following:

• Switch to a different workspace
• Unload and reload AcAutoCADWS.cuix

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