Installation
How can I use a Cloud Storage system with my HyDraw Library?
Standard Microsoft Access library does not work well with cloud storage. The reason is that with cloud storage the files are replicated locally/online and this creates conflict copies of databases. If you want to use library in cloud, you must: 1. ...
HyDraw CAD -- Leveraging your HyDraw CAD Investment
A document to introduce customers to license selection; library setup; online help, webinar, and video resources; and getting started with HyDraw CAD. Refer to this link.
How to import HyDraw CAD setting from old version to HyDraw CAD 2024
When attempting to import HyDraw CAD settings from one version to another, users may encounter an error indicating that the setting file is invalid. This issue arises because the exported file has a different name. For instance, when exporting ...
Can I automate the installation of HyDraw CAD using installation software?
The HyDraw CAD installation files include an msi file that can be utilized to automatically install HyDraw CAD using installation software. Since PDQ Deploy and SCCM use .msi files for installation, it indicates that our setup is compatible with ...
When starting HyDraw CAD, an error message appears stating that the username is not a valid short file path name
When installing HyDraw CAD on an Active Directory, there can be some permissions issues that do not allow the correct files to be configured in the proper location on the system when HyDraw runs for the first time. To resolve this, registry edits are ...
Creating Custom Symbol Thumbnails
To create custom symbol thumbnails 1. Create new custom symbol using the HyDraw CAD Symbol Build Mode tools, and add text if desired. 2. Add the symbol to the library. 3. Open the HyDraw Library Manager. 4. Find the newly created symbol in the folder ...
When browsing the file path, unable to see folder other than Desktop
While browsing the path for library or Templates in both MDTools and HyDraw CAD, user unable to see any folder other then Desktop To resolve the issue stop syncing your Desktop folder with OneDrive. Important: Before proceeding, copy the files in ...
Specific to HyDraw CAD 2021, applying Settings in HyDraw Options displaying Exception error
When user modifies the settings in HyDraw Options and click Ok, it displays Unhandled exception error as shown below: The error is coming because of blank Search Criteria settings present in HyDraw Options. The issue is hapening with both SQL and ...
When running the exe file from a network location I am receiving an error stating the file is untrustworthy
When running the .exe file from a network location, this error message appears stating the file is untrustworthy: This is not because the file is untrustworthy, but rather because the network location is not listed as a trusted location. All VEST ...
When running HyDraw CAD, a message appears alerting me that the 32-bit Microsoft Office is installed
When opening HyDraw CAD, the following message appears, and the library pane does not load symbols within it correctly: This is due to conflicting versions of the Microsoft Access Database Engine To resolve this issue, navigate to the control panel ...
Every time I open HyDraw CAD, it asks me to insert the license information and/or the library location?
The license information that is entered when starting up HyDraw CAD as well as the library's location is typically stored in an XML file located at C:\ProgramData\VEST\HyDraw CAD <Version> within the Config XML file. When starting HyDraw, this XML ...
What file permissions are required to run HyDraw CAD?
At the time of installation, please utilize an Admin account with antivirus turned off so as to not have the installation blocked. User Accounts will need full rights to the following folders: C:\VEST C:\Program Files\VEST C:\ProgramData\VEST ...
On attempting to open HyDraw CAD2021, receive the following error message, Exception in c:\program files\vest\hydraw cad 2021\hydrawoemarx….
Solution: Uninstall MDTools 960 & older versions, MDTools 770 & older versions if present Open Services by typing Services in the windows search and check for the following services: Flexnet Licensing Service Flexnet Licensing Service 64 Note: ...
Whitelisted IP Address for the VEST Desktop App
In case permissions need to be given for a firewall, the whitelisted IP address required to download update via the VEST Desktop App is 52.216.246.54
HyDraw CAD installation stuck at Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Error
Issue: While trying to Install HyDraw CAD 2021, the installation stops at Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 and unable to install HyDraw CAD 2021. Troubleshooting: 1. Downloaded HyDraw CAD 2021. 2. Tried to run the setup, it stops at Microsoft Visual ...
Add deselect option on Ribbon Menu
Follow steps below to add deselect option within the Ribbon Menu. To do so, type "CUI" on the command line. Once within the CUI interface, you will need to navigate to Partial Customization Files>HYDRAWCAD>Ribbon>Panels>Setup>Row1 within the ...
HyDraw CAD Starts Fine on opening New/Existing Drawing, but closes abruptly on loading HyDraw Library Explorer
Being built on AutoCAD OEM, AutoCAD stores some of the Pane and Pallet settings of HyDraw CAD users, like position, dock, size, loading behaviour etc. on ‘user.config’ file at the following location: ...
When I open HyDraw I get the message, “Cannot make database connection MS Access Engine 2010 64bit is not installed”. How to fix this?
HyDraw requires MS Access Engine 2010 64-bit to communicate with the library. It is installed by default with HyDraw. If you update your MS Office to a newer version there is a chance this may get removed. To reinstall MS Access Engine 2010 64-bit, ...
Unable to find Mapped Networks when setting library path
When a mapped network is not found, when setting the library paths for HyDraw Library. Use the following work-around: 1. Open HyDraw Options and proceed to the Library Path tab. 2. Change the start of the path from the mapped drive to the ...
How to sync HyDraw libraries?
The Local and Corporate library option enables you to easily switch between two libraries. Following are the two typical use cases: HyDraw users want to use two libraries, a Corporate library shared between all locations with common data, and a Local ...
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.
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.
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: ...