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  • 1.  Syncing Problem between Autocad and MS SharePoint

    Posted 03-30-2023 02:17 PM

    My nine-person firm recently converted from an in-firm server to cloud-based storage via MS Sharepoint/One Drive.   Autocad creates two temporary hidden file extensions when a drawing is in use: .dwl & .dwl2. These files are not lock files. SharePoint will not recognize these file extensions, preventing a snyc.  Microsoft allows blocking of certain file types, but a recent post describes a negative result from blocking within SharePoint is numerous non-sync warnings.    We would like to sync files when we collaborate within our office without having to close out of the file. Does anyone have experience with issue? Any way to turn off the One Drive non-sync warnings?   

    Thanks.



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    Gregory Wiedemann, FAIA
    Wiedemann Architects LLC
    Bethesda MD
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  • 2.  RE: Syncing Problem between Autocad and MS SharePoint

    Posted 03-31-2023 08:22 PM

    Maybe it would help to reach out to your Microsoft rep for access to the new Autodesk integration? 



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  • 3.  RE: Syncing Problem between Autocad and MS SharePoint

    Posted 04-01-2023 08:06 PM

    According to Autodesk, AutoCAD only works with SharePoint/OneDrive if the folder/files are sync'ed locally. https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Microsoft-OneDrive-and-SharePoint-for-AutoCAD-products.html

    I occasionally work in AutoCAD files stored in OneDrive and sync'ed locally without issue.

    Since the dwl files are not lock files, it may be possible to prevent their creation via a registry edit mentioned here: https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/disable-creation-of-dwl-dwl2-files/td-p/5803374



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    Daniel Stine AIA
    Lake Flato Architects
    San Antonio TX
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