Frequent question: How much space do you get with Autodesk Drive?

Is Autodesk Drive free?

Autodesk Drive is a CAD-aware cloud storage that collects your design data together in the cloud. It is free to use when you subscribe to one existing Autodesk product.

What does Autodesk Drive do?

Autodesk Drive is a cloud storage solution that allows individuals and small teams to organize, preview, and share any type of design or model data.

Does AutoCAD have cloud storage?

Now Available: New Cloud Storage and Collaboration With AutoCAD Web App and Autodesk Drive. More and more often, teams are working remotely and collaborating in the cloud. We are excited to share that cloud-based storage solution Autodesk Drive is now available in the AutoCAD web app.

How do I download from Autodesk drive?

You can download files and folders from Drive:

1. Locate the item you wish to download, and select them.
2. Click the More Actions (three dots) menu, and select Copy.
3. To download multiple items, just hold hold “alt” or “command”, then select the files/folders you want to download.

Is 8 GB enough for AutoCAD?

AutoCAD (including Mental Ray rendering) is actually fairly light on RAM requirements and Autodesk only recommends 8GB of RAM. However, given the relatively low cost of RAM – and the fact that most users tend to have more than just AutoCAD running on their system – we feel that 16GB is a great starting point.

Is 256GB SSD enough for AutoCAD?

No, you don’t need a graphics card to run AutoCAD. AutoCAD is CPU intensive and not GPU intensive. The recommended VRam for AutoCAD is 128mb which is preinstalled in almost every pc.

How much SSD storage do I need for CAD?

Size matters



A popular choice in CAD workstations is to have two storage devices. An SSD for operating system, applications and current datasets, and a HDD for other data. A 256GB SSD is a good size for the primary disk, supplemented with a 1TB or 2TB HDD.

What is Autodesk Sharedview?

A shared view is an online visual representation of the view of the model or design uploaded from an Autodesk product. The shared view expires by default after 30 days. Note: Subscribe to upload a shared view. When you create a shared view, a pop-up window provides the link to the shared view in Autodesk Viewer.

What does Autodesk Desktop Connector do?

Desktop Connector is a desktop service that integrates an Autodesk data management source (or data source) with your desktop folder and file structure for easy file management. The files in the data source are replicated in a connected drive.

How do I access Autodesk drive on IPAD?

Solution: Yes, Autodesk Drive files can be accessed by visiting drive.autodesk.com from a web browser on a mobile device. Note: There is no mobile app for Autodesk Drive.

What is cloud CAD?

Cloud based CAD software offers many of the capabilities of the traditional CAD software. The difference is that it provides cloud services through an application or it runs in a browser. The great thing about cloud CAD is that it offers more flexibility, yet still being affordable and secure.

How do I save a CAD file?

Store all models and drawings in one location.



Preferably a shared network drive, if a PDM system is not being used. It’s essential to create a good product structure tracking system. When making changes to files, copy the file locally first instead of making changes directly to the models in the shared location.

Is AutoCAD a raster based program?

AutoCAD is a raster based program. The Base Point you select for Rotate and Scale is not important.