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Understanding the Role of Component Code and Component Group in HyDraw CAD
Component Code is used as a prefix in a symbol’s Item ID. It also helps in grouping symbols based on their component codes. To display the component code in the drawing, you need to enable the "Group by component code" option in the HyDraw settings. ...HyDraw should use discrete or high performance graphics card and not default to integrated UHD
HyDraw CAD does not automatically utilize the high-performance graphics card: Autodesk products have a limitation/issue where the high-performance graphics card is not always utilized automatically. This issue has been reported by many users across ...Line Type Not Reflected from HyDraw Library Manager – How to Create and Apply Missing Line Types in HyDraw CAD 2024
Issue: Line type set in HyDraw Library Manager is not reflected in HyDraw CAD even after resetting the connection. Description: This issue occurs when using a drawing created with a HyDraw CAD 2022 (or older) template that does not include the Drain ...Is HyDraw CAD 2024 compatible with Autodesk Vault 2024?
The Vault add-in for HyDraw CAD 2024 was developed to be compatible with Autodesk Vault 2023. However, HyDraw CAD 2024 can work with Autdoesk Vault Server 2024 if Autdoesk Vault Client 2023 is also installed on the same system as HyDraw. To use ...How can I change my background to white and my symbols and connections to black in the drawing space?
To change your drawing background to white and symbols and connections to black, follow the steps below, or view the attached video. 1. In HyDraw Options > Document Settings > Miscellaneous, uncheck "Symbol color - ISO 1219". Click OK. 2. In Options ...
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HyDraw CAD 2020 (or older) does not start when running the application
When starting HyDraw CAD 2020, the splash screen appears and then HyDraw suddenly closes on Windows 11 or Windows 10. Specifically, this is due to the Windows 11 22H2 update in which the .Net framework has been upgraded. The result of this upgrade ...VEST Network License Manager unable to start the Service
When VEST Network License Manager is started, it is unable to start the service and gives the below error message. Troubleshooting Steps: Add Port 7070 in Inbound and Outbound rules in Windows Defender Firewall > Advanced Settings. Check the ...HyDraw CAD Stuck in Symbol Builder Mode. How can I get back to regular Drawing Space?
Issue: Symbols brought into the HyDraw CAD workspace are in an exploded state with no Item ID asset tag displayed. Cause: This is due to the Symbol Build Mode not being closed correctly (For example, using undo to exit symbol build mode) Resolution: ...Can I use HyDraw CAD on a MacBook?
You can use Parallels Desktop software that allows you to run Windows OS on a MacBook. You can then install and run HyDraw CAD on that Windows OS.Cannot find HyDraw CAD in the Windows Apps and Features list to uninstall HyDraw CAD? How can I fix this?
Contact support@vestusa.com for assistance to receive a batch file to uninstall HyDraw CAD.