DWGsync
Win32 and 64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
The DWGsync module contains several commands - as documented above. You can start them via the command line, the ribbon, or the toolbar attached to the master drawing.
The DWGsync toolbar attached to the master drawing can be used to control DWGsync - the "reset" icon re-initializes the master and slave views, the checkbox switches the live-link On or Off (the same as the ScrollLock key on your keyboard), the "refresh" icon performs the DWGSYNCUPD command, the "exit" icon switches DWGsync off.
Commands
Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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DWGSYNCOFF |
Terminate DWGsync |
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DWGSYNCUPD |
Update synchronized windows |
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DWGSYNC |
Synchronize zoom/pan for multiple windows (drawings). Init or re-init DWGsync. |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
Additional Information
- License: This is a full version of the application. See DWGsync for more information.
- You can set additional events (Windows messages) to update the views through DWGsync (via Registry, Windows message number as a string): HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R18.x\ACAD-xxxx:xxx\Profiles\ < >\CADSdwgsync WinMsg REG_SZ message number
- For DWGsync updates see the DWGsync homepage.
Known Issues
Minimize the Startup window in Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2016+ to tile both drawings side-by-side.
Contact
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Version History
Version Number | Version Description |
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1.1.0 |
DWGSYNCUPD after off-fixed 2018/2019/2020/2021/2022/2023/2024/2025 compatibility added without changing version. |