Using CAD software off line

[Anonymous]

I have run into an issue where we are using a networked installation of AutoCAD Electrical 2017.  I am finding I need to do things off-line. I can check out a license to get ACADE to run off-line but I don’t have access to my files, custom menu options, custom catalog or custom symbols because they are stored on the network server. Would there be a work-around/solution that might be available for this?

[natasha.l]

Hello @Anonymous,

You or your office could consider some of our cloud based storage options, like A360. Check out A360 - Home - Autodesk. 

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[Mark.Lancaster]

@Anonymous

If you're off-line and have no access to your network/information..  What did you expect?   Borrowing a license and where your information is stored are 2 totally different things.

Does your company allow for VPN connections?  Even if you use cloud storage as @natasha.l pointed out..  Do you have internet access when off-line?

Perhaps you want to configure another AutoCAD Electrical Configuration and copy your information locally for these instances when you go off-line.

[natasha.l]

Hello @Anonymous,

A360 Drive is a nice option with an offline feature: https://blog.a360.autodesk.com/how-to-manage-your-data-in-a360/

For custom user settings like printer settings, you can create & start AutoCAD with a profile. To Work With Saving and Using Profiles review this information, also FAQ: What are profiles of user preferences?. 

Let us know how it goes & what you decided. Thanks for reaching out to the community. 

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