Android

What do you want to see in the next update for Android / iOS? – Poll

From this point forwards we will be releasing all updates for the mobile app simultaneously across all platforms. This means any feature added to AutoCAD WS for Android will also be available in AutoCAD WS for iOS and vice versa.

As always after a release, we like to ask you what you think is missing.

This time we’re going to take one item out of the list because we are already working on adding a function for turning Layers on and off in AutoCAD WS.

You should also check out our Facebook page and tag yourself alongside your mobile device. We’ll send some of the taggers a piece of AutoCAD WS swag in the near future.

As you know by now we try to introduce new features into our products based on the responses we get to polls likes these. Your vote counts. Tell us what you think and you might see your pick in a future release.

How To Upload Files Into AutoCAD WS

The good thing is that there is no one right way to do this. AutoCAD WS has a number of methods to enable you to upload your drawings into your online account.

Your Android or iOS Phone / Tablet

Android and iOS users: Any drawing that you receive as an attachment to your email client in an iOS or Android phone or tablet can be uploaded into your AutoCAD WS account. You can also open drawings that were stored in your Dropbox or Box.net folder when you access them through the appropriate mobile app.

Android users: when you browse your file management app, simply tap on any DWG files saved on your SD card to open it in AutoCAD WS and upload it to your account.

iOS users: Even if your email client appears unable to open the attachment, you should be able to tap “Open with…” and select AutoCAD WS to upload the drawing to your online account and view it.

The AutoCAD WS Web App (www.autocadws.com)

Point the browser in your PC or Mac to www.autocadws.com and register or login to your online account.

Once the app is running in your browser you can upload files from any of the main areas, Messages, Drawings and Editor, by clicking the appropriate button and browsing for the files you want to upload.

AutoCAD

Turning to the AutoCAD desktop product. Both AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012 (together with AutoCAD for Mac) were released with a new Online tab in the main ribbon.

When you open a drawing you can click the Upload button to copy the file into your online account. It can then be viewed, edited and share from any computer or mobile device running AutoCAD WS.

Furthermore, we have published a plugin for the past two versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT which you can download from here: http://autocadws.com/downloads

Once you have downloaded and installed the plugin, you will find an additional Online tab which will enable you to upload files directly to your AutoCAD WS account.

Available Now – AutoCAD WS for Android + New Web Version

It’s been a long time coming but AutoCAD WS for Android is finally available for download from the Android Market.

Now anyone with a phone or tablet running Android 2.1 or higher can enjoy the mobile CAD experience that AutoCAD WS brings. We’ve brought all the functionality over from the iOS version and we’re looking forward to ebmbracing a whole new community of AutoCAD users.

AutoCAD WS for Android is ready to use right now in nine  languages including English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. We’d love to hear from you as soon as you have it installed.

Read more on the AutoCAD WS for Android tutorial.

The AutoCAD WS Androids. Try the QR codes with your phone

Updates to the AutoCAD WS Web App

In addition to the new release of AutoCAD WS for Android, we’re also making a number of significant upgrades to the AutoCAD WS web app. These upgrades will be available to you regardless on which mobile device you use.

  • Anywhere Storage - Now you can connect your AutoCAD WS web and mobile account to a variety of storage sites. Click on the following tutorials to learn how to connect to: Buzzsaw, Box.net, Dropbox (via DropDAV), MobileMe, Egnyte and even your own Fille server or SharePoint site.
  • Plot-to-PDF/DWFx -- You can now create PDF or DWFx files from your DWG files for  plotting or sharing with others.
  • PDF Support -- You are now able to open markup and share a PDF in AutoCAD WS in the same way as a DWG file.

We will elaborate further on each of these updates in the coming days. In the meanwhile start exploring the new apps and features and let us know what you think.

AutoCAD WS for Android – Arriving April 20, 2011

Finally we can answer the question many of you have been asking.

Since the launch of the AutoCAD WS mobile app last September, we have received one question more than all others: When are you going to release AutoCAD WS for Android?

And so we are delighted to announce that this free app which has already been downloaded more than one million times will be available to download from the Android Market next Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

Here’s a brief teaser from the launch video:

Android Versions

The AutoCAD WS mobile app will work on all phones and tablets running Android version 2.1 and higher.

Features

AutoCAD WS for Android will include all the features already included in the successful iPad/iPhone app. There is a comprehensive set of tools for editing and markups and a Timeline for managing all previous versions of your design.

Sharing and Cross-platform Compatibility

AutoCAD WS allows you to share your files with anyone and collaborate in real-time. Using your Android phone or tablet, you can work with clients and colleagues using any other Android device or any iOS device or any desktop computer with a browser.

Languages

AutoCAD WS will be available for Android in eight languages besides the default of English -- Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. The language is determined by the settings of your Android device.

Countdown to Launch

We will be revealing more about the release in the coming days and you can register for a reminder at our Android page here: http://autode.sk/acad_ws_android

You can also follow us on Twitter or become a fan of our Facebook page to join us as we get closer to the launch.

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