CAD tip # 8618:

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Mapping Autodesk Cloud (AutoCAD WS) as a network disk drive.

Using WebDAV you can attach your cloud storage Autodesk 360 (resp. AutoCAD WS) as a network disk directly accessible as a standard desktop folder from your local environment in Windows 7 or XP.

Locate the item (or icon) Computer in the Start menu, right-click on it and select "Map network drive" (in Windows XP use "My network locations")
In the dialog, click on the link "Connect to a Web site..." - a wizard will be launched
Confirm the first step with Next
Select "Choose a custom network location" and click Next
In the field "Internet or network address" enter https://dav.autocadws.com and click Next
Enter the credentials for your user account on www.autocadws.com (or AutoCAD WS Mobile), check the option to remember the login
Give a name to this new network location and click Next
Click Finish to complete the wizard
A new Explorer window will open showing the contents of your AutoCAD WS online account

Mapped disk

You can assign a letter (e.g. "W:") to your new network drive.

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applies to: ACADWS · DWG ·

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