How to Share an AutoCAD Drawing?

How do I share CAD drawings?

AutoCAD is a robust computer-aided design (CAD) software used to create 3D models and technical drawings. Used frequently in the engineering and architecture fields, AutoCAD is most commonly used to create plans for buildings, cities, bridges, and other structures.

One of the primary benefits of AutoCAD is that it facilitates group collaboration and design collaboration. If you're part of a team of engineers or designers working on a global scale, the ability to quickly, easily, and securely share AutoCAD drawings with each other is essential. 

To help you do exactly that, we've put together a guide on how to share AutoCAD drawings and how CoralTree’s CADbox can make the process easier. Read on to learn how to securely send AutoCAD file sharing drawings with your team, no matter where they are located.

Which software is used for construction management?

Before we get into the basics of AutoCAD file sharing, let's take a look at why it's so important.

Construction management software helps to streamline the process of construction management by automating mundane tasks, managing document control, standardizing data collection and analysis, and integrating with other parts of a project or business.

Popular tools used in the construction industry today include Autodesk BIM 360, and Bluebeam Revu.

AutoCAD file sharing is an essential element of construction management software. AutoCAD is a software program used by designers and architects to create precise drawings of buildings, bridges, roads, and other types of structures.

By sharing files between different users in real time, it can speed up the process of design reviews and help to reduce errors caused by manual data entry or incorrect file versions.

Can multiple people work on one AutoCAD file?

Yes, multiple people can work on one AutoCAD file using a CAD file collaboration feature called Co-Authoring. AutoCAD file sharing can be simple and efficient with the right tools. 

Co-Authoring allows designers and architects to simultaneously edit the same drawing in real-time with changes visible to all participants in the file. This helps to speed up the design process and can potentially reduce errors caused by manual data entry or incorrect versions of files.

Additionally, Co-Authoring makes it easier for users to keep track of their work and the changes made by other collaborators.

This helps to ensure that everyone is working from the same version of the file and that any issues can be quickly identified and resolved during design review meetings.

Can AutoCAD be shared?

Yes, AutoCAD is capable of being shared for collaboration and Co-Authoring. CoralTree’s CADbox is designed to share AutoCAD and Construction drawing files with any number of users for collaboration in real-time. 

Additionally, there are various online tools specifically designed for remote access and collaboration in AutoCAD. With these programs, multiple users can open and edit an AutoCAD file in real time, allowing for efficient decision-making and problem-solving.

Finally, programs such as CADbox can be used for large-scale projects, allowing users to collaborate on a single file from multiple computers.

This is especially useful for large construction and engineering companies that must keep track of multiple design changes while working with multiple stakeholders.

How do you manage construction documents?

Managing construction documents can be a daunting task. The best way to do it is by using an electronic document management system (EDMS).

An EDMS is a software program that helps to store, organize and manage all forms of digital construction documentation, such as contracts, drawings, photos, and videos.

A cloud based EDMS makes it easier to share documents with all stakeholders, track changes and revisions, manage versions, store backups of important files, and search for information quickly.

It also eliminates the need to file physical forms or keep paper copies of documents manually.

How to send AutoCAD drawings by email

The most common way to share CAD drawings is by email. To send an AutoCAD drawing in this way, you need to export the file as a PDF  and then attach it to the email. This can be done with any common CAD software program like AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, etc.

If you are sending large files via email, it may be beneficial to compress them into a .zip file first. This will reduce the size of the files and make it easier for the recipient to open and access them.

When sending an AutoCAD file via email, be sure to include any related files that are needed to view or use the drawing correctly.

For example, if you are sending a drawing in the DWG format, the recipient may need to have AutoCAD installed on their computer. If they don't already have it, they will need to download and install it before they can open the file you sent.

The only downside to sharing CAD files by email is the lack of security. Simply attaching them to an email message exposes them to the possibility of being intercepted by a malicious third party. 

That's where CADbox comes in!

AutoCAD file sharing done quickly and securely using CADbox

CADbox is the fastest and most secure way to share CAD drawings as well as Construction drawings in PDF format with other users. Construction drawings and Punch Lists can be viewed on iPad and marked up to indicate corrections.

With CADbox, you can share and edit working files and sync the changes to all shared users automatically. This allows you to collaborate on projects much more efficiently.

CADbox also provides added security for your files. All files are encrypted using bank-grade 256-bit SSL encrypted links during transfer and stored in secure Amazon AWS cloud-based servers.

This helps prevent prying eyes from accessing sensitive information you might have included in the file. Contact us today to get started with CADbox and securely share your AutoCAD drawings.