topic Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser in AutoCAD on the web Forum

🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

handjonathan — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:32:37 GMT

AutoCAD web is a browser-based application. You can get access to web through a stand-alone subscription or if you have access to ACAD desktop it's included as part of your subscription.

We recently released a feature that enables customers to access their locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser.

What is Local File Access? Local file access on ACAD web streamlines access to your DWG files saved on a local drive or Local Area Network (LAN), allowing you to make edits directly without worrying about duplicating files in the cloud. See screenshot below for more details.

Don't want to upload a file in order to view it in web? Now you can add a local location (folder) in web to access your files

Browse to select a locally stored folder you want to interact with in web. Once selected you'll see the folder available in web, nothing gets moved, you're simply enabling web to communicate with that folder

Once you add a local location, click on the drawing to open and edit as usual. Any changes you make will automatically save back to your local location. No more downloading a copy.

Have you heard of this new feature?

If yes, have you tried it? what do you think of it?
If no, is it something you see being useful for you? why or why not?

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

TheCADnoob — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:37:22 GMT

Nice!

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

handjonathan — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:02:36 GMT

Yep @TheCADnoob

A great addition 😁

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

jlblack — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:50:45 GMT

Doesn't work for me...

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

CGBenner — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:15:41 GMT

@jlblack

Welcome to the forum... can you elaborate a little more on what kind of problem you are seeing?

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

jlblack — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:31:20 GMT

As I stated I cannot add a local location. The software provides NO option to do so.

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

CGBenner — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:51:38 GMT

@jlblack

Apologies, as this is an older thread, I was trying to clarify exactly what was not working for you. Have you taken a look at this workflow, or do you not see these options (images below)?

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

jlblack — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:36:20 GMT

Thanks for the response! I’ve learned that it does not function properly in Safari as advertised.

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

CGBenner — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:11:37 GMT

@jlblack

Hello, again. 🙂

Are you using Safari 15.2 or above as noted in this Help document?

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

jlblack — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:53:20 GMT

Yes I am. The document is incorrect and the development people have confirmed.

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

pendean — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:03:56 GMT

@jlblack wrote:
Yes I am. The document is incorrect and the development people have confirmed.

You'll need to switch to CHROME if you wish to continue using the web-app for the foreseeable future.

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

CGBenner — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:04:36 GMT

@jlblack

Ok, thank you for confirming that. Even though this doesn't help you at this point, I'm going to mark that as a solution so others who come across it can find the same answer. Thank you!

Re: 🔊 Access locally stored files while using ACAD web in a browser

jlblack — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:28:20 GMT

Do not use chrome. Have already received a refund so I’m done with it. What a terrible experience. Autodesk shouldn’t lie about functionality.